Aspiring music professionals
are expected to attendl this year’s Worldwide Music Producers’ Listen and Exchange
music conference. The
gathering, which takes place Feb. 23-24 at the Houston Marriott West Loop in Houston,
Texas, offers a way for artists, writers, managers, agents and other entertainment
industry business executives to get their music heard, as well as meet, talk and
do business with one another. Events
include the Listen and Exchange showcase/networking extravaganza, platinum producer’s
panel, VIP reception, a "Crunk or Skunk" CD listening session and closing
night soiree (open mic and artist’s showcase) Created
by entertainment attorney Dedra Davis, the Worldwide Music Producers’ Listen and
Exchange has attracted attendees from all over the world, including Croatia, Yugoslavia,
Italy, Sweden, Brazil, and Canada. "’Listen
and Exchange’" was created as my way of contributing back to the community,"
Davis told AllHipHop.com. "I am providing producers and artists the opportunity
to have their music heard, while meeting and making deals with like-minded people
from all over the USA, as well as persons from other countries." In
conjunction with the event, a music producer contest is being held. Deadline
to enter is Friday (Jan. 12). For registration information, visit www.listenandexchange.com.
