STUDIO CITY, CA — PMA members, non-members and guests are invited to attend “The Future of Production Music:  Opportunities, Challenges & Threats,” a discussion with representatives from the PMA, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and others who will look at some of the most pressing issues facing the business. 

The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 7 at 6pm at the Sportsmen's Lodge (12833 Ventura Boulevard) in Studio City. Attendees will learn about the DMX case, the carve-out license, copyright challenges, foreign royalties, and direct licensing, among other topics. The PMA held a similar event in New York and the positive feedback led them to bringing a comparable event to Los Angeles. 

 

PMA Members can attend for $10. Non-members and guests may attend for $15. RSVP to Debra@pmamusic.com. The following is a list of panelists set to appear: 

  

John Coletta  

AVP - International Legal & Business Affairs, BMI

 

Gary Gross 

Worldwide President, Universal Publishing Production Music

 

Al Kennedy

Vice President – Post Production, CBS Broadcasting

 

Shawn LeMone

Vice President - Film & Television / Visual Media Department, ASCAP

 

Randy Thornton, Moderator

Chief Executive Officer and President – Warner/Chappell Production Music

 

Hunter Williams 

Senior Vice President, Strategic Development/Distribution - SESAC