Berlin
They are young, they are creative. They have earned attention: young companies. For the fourth time the Popkomm is inviting entries for the Innovation in Music and Entertainment Award (IMEA). Companies and projects can apply online until 15th July at www.popkommawards.com.
Developing fresh ideas for marketing in the music and entertainment branch - the 7th May is the start of the Popkomm IMEA 2007. With this call for invitations the international music marketplace in Berlin is addressing projects and companies bringing new impulses to the music business through the creative use of new technology and media. ,,Innovation and creativity play an important role at the Popkomm on both artistic and business levels. With the Popkomm IMEA we want to shine the spotlights on those with creative business ideas to form and strengthen the future of the music business, ensuring artist and fans continue finding each other and fair payment for creative ideas flows", Popkomm Director, Katja Bittner, explains the motivation behind the award.
Just for the best: the next round
Once again the award boasts prominent jury. International branch specialists, journalists, market researchers and venture capital companies will select the eight best entries for the next round. On the afternoon of 19th September, the chosen finalists will compete against each other. They will present their business ideas at the Popkomm 2007 IMEA Finalist Screening Session where the jury make their decision that will be officially announced that evening. Up for grabs is, among others, a stand at Popkomm 2008.
Awarded ideas in focus
Especially attractive for the finalists is the opportunity to present their ideas to a renowned specialist audience, to get feedback and make contacts - and of course the interest of the international media that attend Popkomm every year. In 2006 the awards went to Briton Pascal Grierson of UBC Media for his project DABradio - DMD Digital Music Distribution and the company Royalty Share. The firm offers an online platform simplifying the complex royalties from digital music distribution for artists and publishers. Bob Kohn, president and director of Royalty Share: ,,We're honoured to have received such a distinctive award that underscores our commitment to innovation in everything we do for our customers."
Popkomm - plug in to success
The 19th Popkomm takes place from 19 to 21 September in Berlin. As an international platform for the music and entertainment industry Popkomm attracts thousands of trade visitors from around the world. Its integrated event concept is unique, Popkomm being the only industry meeting place worldwide to have a trade fair, congress and festival. This is why Popkomm is a magnet not only for those representing the core activities of the music business. It also attracts the concert industry, the film world, mobile entertainment and consumer electronics to the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. This is the fourth time that Popkomm will be taking place in the German capital. Popkomm 2007 is organised by Popkomm GmbH, Berlin.
Source: Business Wire (Business Wire India)