Global Mixx Music Retreat October 3rd through 5th 2008 captures the spirit of empowerment, engagement and educating for 2008
CHICAGO (September 3, 2008) – On the Street Promotions and Marketing officially announces the 2008 Co-chairs Global Mixx Music Retreat in Chicago. This year the GMIXX '08 Music Retreat "Empower Yourself" will kick-off Friday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 5th at various locations throughout the beautiful city of Chicago. The host hotel for the music seminars and luncheon will take place at the beautiful, historical Blackstone Hotel located in downtown Chicago. The events will range from VIP 'invite-only' events, music seminars and panels, a special brunch sponsored by the Hip Hop Journalist Association, indie artist showcases and the GMIXX DJ Awards ceremony.
Over the past three years, Global Mixx has had some of the most influential industry tastemakers involved including Grammy-award winning producer/rapper Kanye West, Common, Chris Lighty/Violator Entertainment(50 Cent, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes), DJ Kool Red Alert and Kelly Griffin-Music Director of BET Networks just to name a few.
Global Mixx 2008 co-chairs stand for integrity, longevity and quality as they support this national music retreat. This years co-chairs are: U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis - Illinois Alderman Walter Burnett 27th Ward - Chicago Steve 'Silk' Hurley - Legendary producer/Remixer (Janet Jackson, CeCe Peniston) DJ Timbuck2 - Heavy Hitter DJ/ WGCI-FM Mixshow DJ
Confirmed panelists are: Bryan Michael Cox - Grammy-award winning Songwriter/Producer (Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, Musiq and Britney Spears) Ezekiel 'Zeke' Lewis aka JQ from the Clutch - CEO/Songwriter/Producer (Luther Vandross, Pink, Trey Songz, Pussycat Dolls, Keri Hilson, Danity Kane) Tony Perez - Producer/CEO Relentless Management/Family Tree Management (Outkast, Nick Cannon) No ID - Producer - So So Def Island Def Jam/CEO NO ID Productions (Common, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys Jaime Foxx) Khao - Producer/CEO Khao Music (TI, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, R. Kelly) Dedra Davis - Entertainment Attorney Kenny Johnson - CEO/Richmond Group Terisa Griffin - National recording artist/CEO My Naked Soul Productions Boogie Boy – Heavy Hitter DJ/B96 FM Chicago Tom Lewis – Entertainment Attorney
The list continues to grow as the panels discuss multiple topics including Marketing and Branding, Songwriting and Production, DJ Culture & Mixshow radio, Artist Development, Music Video and Film Production and the very powerful and insightful 'Music meets Politics' luncheon integrating elected officials and music industry heavyweights.
Online media partners participating CoreDJs.com, AllHiphop.com, Digiwaxx.com, Ruby Hornet.com, Soundslam.com, Vivid-n-Urban.com, Whomag.net, Fusicology.com, Nightlifetmagazine.net and Windy City Word just to name a few. Sponsors include: On The Street Promotions and Marketing, Hilton, HHJA (Hip Hop Journalist Association), Remy Martin, Sony Music Group, S&S Productions, NYCE Marketing, The Firm, My Naked Soul Productions, Sonicbids, Red Bull, HHBJ (Hip Hop Business Journal), The Victor Hotel, Carnivale, the Blackstone Hotel, VSM (Video Star Magazine), and VSE (Vegas Style Entertainment), Violator All Star DJ's, and Industry Works with more pending.
Mary Datcher, Executive Producer and Creator says this year's GMIXX Music Retreat will be more diverse and more defined with the cultural richness of Urban Music along with the political component as we enter a historic election with native son US Illinois state Senator Barack Obama becoming the first African-American to run for president in November's election.
"The election year has opened an entire new generation of voters and a new movement that has engaged the entertainment industry. We are proud to integrate our public officials into this process this year because as we influence and grow, our knowledge of the legislative process both locally and nationally is vitally important. Our voice is important and it should be heard. Our influence over 'young America' through our music, lyrics, visual messages and broadcast influences numbers…many numbers. These numbers put people in office and this unyielding power should be held accountable."
"This is our 4th year producing the GMIXX Music Retreat and we weather through the difficult challenges that the music industry face. We are here to "Empower" established music veterans and aspiring music professionals alike with the necessary survival tools to maintain their role in this rollercoaster business that we're in," she explains.
The Global Mixx Music Retreat is an exclusive music & marketing conference that educates and empowers the Urban Music community in a relaxed environment. Over the past three years, the Global Mixx has targeted the top club, street and radio mix show DJs from around the country and overseas to allow them to network among themselves and industry executives from various music and technology companies. It has grown to encompass recording artists, managers, producers, songwriters, marketing agencies, attorneys and various brands connecting into this exclusive 'trend influencer' gathering.
"Chicago has a historical place in the music and entertainment industry and we are committed to continue that legacy through this special 3-day weekend," said Datcher.
About Global Mixx: The Global Mixx Music Retreat is an exclusive music and marketing retreat that educates and empowers the Urban Music community in a relaxed environment. Over the past three years, the Global Mixx has targeted the top club, street and radio mix show DJS from around the country and overseas to allow them to network among themselves and industry executives from various music and technology companies. It has grown to encompass musicians, Artist managers, producers, songwriters, marketing agencies, attorneys and various brands trying to connect into this exclusive 'trend influencer" gathering.
Past Co-chairs have included: Chris Lighty-CEO of Violator Entertainment, Kelly Griffin-Music Director for BET Networks, Grammy-Award Winning Artists, Kanye West (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam) and Common (GOOD Music/Geffen) Global Mixx has honored legendary music pioneers DJ Kool Red Alert in 2005 and Steve 'Silk' Hurley in 2006.
Special events have included: the opening VIP receptions hosted by The National Recording of Arts and Science Academy (NARAS), Bad Boy Entertainment, Atlantic Records, Def Jam Music Group, Courvoisier, Jive Records, Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records and Universal Music Group. Global Mixx brings an a diversity of National DJ Coalition participants which includes the famed Heavyhitters, Turntable Assassins, Violator All-Star DJs, The Core, Bum Squad, Murda Mamis, Hitt Men, TJs DJs, Soul Selectors, Full Impact, Spin Club, Club Bangers and the Aphilliates.
About On the Street Promotions and Marketing: Mary Datcher is the principal and founder of On the Street Promotions & Marketing and has 20 years of experience in the music & entertainment industry. After holding positions at WGCI FM (Chicago), BMG Distribution, UNI Distribution (Universal Music), Def Jam Music, and Georges Music Room. In 1992, she formed On the Street Promotions and Marketing. OTSPM specializes in executing field and event marketing programs with its primary focus on the music industry. Within 18 years of the company duration, Ms. Datcher has worked with over 150+ companies, consulting and developing strong street marketing campaigns, producing national and local events, branding lifestyle concepts and music artist development.
In 2000, On the Street Promotions & Marketing created and executed the Chicago DJ Summit conference that targeted over 500 DJs throughout the Midwest. In 2004 she launched the successful Down to the Core DJ Retreat thus launching the successful Global Mixx Music Retreat every year in Chicago. Ms. Datcher and her staff has produced several music driven events in the past that have included celebrated industry leaders such as Jaheim, Eve, Chingy, Faith Evans, DJ Tony Touch, KRS-One, Grammy-Award winning artists, Luther Vandross, Kanye West, Common, NBA star Antoine Walker and the list goes on. With the success of working with incredible talent, Ms. Datcher formed a management agency which developed and assisted the careers of up & coming talent from which included popular on-air personality, DJ Pharris of Power 92 Radio, Frayne and Bobby Lewis (sons of Jazz legend, Ramsey Lewis) and R&B entertainer, Terisa Griffin.
Ms. Datcher continues to raise the bar of urban marketing concepts to the next level through her unique & diverse knowledge on various campaigns. Clients have included: American Family Insurance, My Naked Soul Productions, Rushmoredrive.com, Tanqueray, Baileys, Nike, KBA Marketing/Draft Worldwide, Salem (RJ Reynolds), Seagram Americas, K Cider, Target, Cingular Wireless, UBO, Effen Vodka, Frontline Marketing, ICEE Inspirational and DreamWorks. On the Street Promotions & Marketing, Inc. is currently headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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