Hearken Studios and Industry Leaders Host Artist Promotion Conference

By John Ma

On July 1-3, just before the national holiday of Independence, Hearken Studios is hosting "The Connection", a Christian music conference for independent artists at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

The purpose and mission of Hearken Studios is supporting Christian artists wanting to further the kingdom of God through music by developing their music ministry or expanding a currently existing ministry. The conference features a handful of independent artists who will have their performances broadcasted and taped on television camera crew on a concert stage for future promotions on TV and the internet. TBN, who will also be attending the event will be looking for potential artists for broadcast performance opportunities. Food For the Hungry and Extreme Tours will be recruiting artists to open upcoming tours.

The Director of Hearken Studios Audrey Brooks says, “The Connection is designed to be a launch pad for Christian artists wanting to develop their music ministry into a career. Every artist is seeking something different and their goals are as diverse as their style of music."

The leaders of the music industry will gather to hold a series of workshops called “It's the Ministry, Not the Industry" that will be covering a variety of topics about music ministry handling for artists, including self-management and promotion, legal aspects, distribution, and even the spiritual aspect of being an artist and developing artist testimony.

Industry leaders confirmed for the event include:

Ross Asher, BMG Publishing

Jeremy Bachtel, Independent Promoter

Israel Barry, Israel Barry Agency

Ted Brum, Extreme Tours

David Carter, Virtuous Entertainment

Al Denson, Spring Hill recording artist

Dennis Disney, Cross Driven Records/Here2Him Music

Holly Durtschi, Fervent Records

Michelle Duffy, Light Records

Tiffany Dunn, Loeb & Loeb LLP

Steve Ford, Inpop Records

Tad Fowler, Grandma Gerber Records

Janey Gardener, TBN

Mark Goff, Vocal Coach

John Graham, The Still Small Voice

Clay Houdashell, Studio 66

Randy Humphries, Jeff Roberts & Associates

Michael Johnson, Top 5 Radio Promotions

Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group

John Mays, A&R Consultant

Sam Mizell, Producer/BMG Songwriter

LeAnn Moorehead, Spirit Sound Music Group

Keith Mohr, Indieheaven.com

Josh Niemyjski, Illect Records

David Neuve, Music Biz Academy

Greg Oliver, GOA Inc.

Christopher Redner, Food For the Hungry

Rick Rooney, Maximedia Production Group

Richard Sams, Samson Sounds

Hyman Stauski, Harbor House Studios

Mike Stitts, Renaissance Group

Darren Tyler, Platform Artist Management

Kim Ulmer, Depot Music

Cindy Wilt, Word Music Publishing

For information, visit www.HearkenStudios.com.

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