6/18/2012

New Music Seminar 2012

NEW MUSIC SEMINAR 2012 KICKS OFF WITH RED CARPET OPENING NIGHT PARTY

 
 
 
 

Photo caption #1: Andrew W.K at NMS Opening Night Party, Andrew W.K. will be speaking on the NMS Artist Panel Presented by Pandora on Tuesday, June 19 along with Wyclef Jean, Tommy Ramone, Chuck D, JD Samson (MEN/Le Tigre), Hoodie Allen and Garland Jeffreys. (photo credit: Matt Eisman)
Photo caption #2: Alek Sandar and Yozmit Performing at NMS Opening Night Party (photo credit: Todd Owyoung)
Photo caption #3: Diane Birch Performing at NMS Opening Night Party (photo credit: Todd Owyoung)
Photo caption #4: NMS Founder/ Executive Director Tom Silverman (photo credit: Todd Owyoung)

New York, NY (June 18, 2012) - New Music Seminar (NMS) kicked off last night with a theatrical and musical red carpet and performance at the NMS Opening Night Party at Webster Hall.

The Fiery Sensations ignited the night with a blazing performance that fused light, drums, fire and snakes, followed by an exotic ritualistic show by Alek Sandar and Yozmit. Performances by singer-songwriter, Diane Birch; classical pianist Evan Shinners; singer-songwriters The Pierces; hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen; and indie alternative group, The Royal Concept were a standout addition to this year's Seminar festivities.

DJ/Designer Donna D'Cruz and DJ Andy Rourke (of The Smiths) started the night's festivities by spinning eclectic sets in the Grand Ballroom.

The first NMS Movements also began last night with the "Songwriters Hall Of Fame Presents: Songwriters-in-the-Round" conducted by hit songwriter Desmond Child and featured Eric Bazilian, Claude Kelly and Jodi Marr as well as the "Producer's Movement: Producing Music For a Connected Society" conducted by Def Jam's Joie Manda, and featuring Benny Blanco, Just Blaze, Luke Ebbin and David Kahne.

Tom Silverman, Founder and Executive Director of NMS, presented the New York City NMS Proclamation, officiated by Mayor Bloomberg, declaring June 17-June 20, 2012 as "New Music Seminar Days."

The seminar continues with the first NMS NY Music Festival that is scheduled to take place in 17 venues tonight at 8pm through Wednesday June, 20. New Music Seminar, along with their Partners, are bringing together 150 of the best and brightest artists of the next generation for four nights of performances in NYC and Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

NEW MUSIC SEMINAR- June 17-19
June 18 @ 8:00am Badge Registration Opens; 9:00am Opening Remarks

NMS NEW YORK MUSIC FESTIVAL: June 17-20

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