Archive for April, 2006

Nizlopi, Raul Paz and Talvin Singh announced for Midem's 40th celebrations

Originally posted Dec 29, 2005. As 2006 is the 40th anniversary of Midem, there will inevitably be celebrations in addition to the regular concert programme. As well as the enigmatically-titled Mozart Cloud and a special concert in the Palais, Midem has booked a number of “pop” acts. These include Spain’s new singer-songwriter Bebe, Cuba’s salsa [...]

Finland unveils pre-Midem mini-site

Originally posted Dec 7, 2005. This year’s host for the opening party at Midem is Finland. If you’re a little fuzzy on your musical geography, think Värttinä (yes, I checked the spelling), The Rasmus and Nightwish. According to the mini-site they have just unveiled, Finland will be represented by 50 companies in 2006 – the [...]

Steve Harrison to head Cannes Lions Direct jury

Originally posted Dec. 5, 2005. Steve Harrison, MD and creative partner of Harrison Troughton Wunderman (HTW) is to head up the Lions Direct Jury in 2006. Harrison began his career at Ogilvy and Mather Direct (now OgilvyOne) in 1985 and has won more Lions direct trophies than any other creative director, with his agency HTW [...]

Harvey Goldsmith to address Live Music Network

Harvey Goldsmith to address Live Music Network

Originally posted Dec. 2, 2005. </span> For the second consecutive year, the Live Music Network at Midem will bring together professionals from the live music sector for a series of discussions. Two panels will focus on world-wide touring and the exposure of artists and repertoire within the major world markets. The day will kick-off with [...]

MidemNet offers digital smorgasbord

Originally posted Nov 24 2005. Like all the entertainment trade fairs, Midem gives a large slice of its attention to mobile and digital opportunities. It’s true that since ringtones and i-Tunes became so popular, digital and mobile have piqued the curiosity of a new range of operators. Many of these new entrepreneurs have been a [...]

Cannes Lions Int'l Advertising fair gets new jury president

Originally posted No. 17, 2005. Australian David Droga has become the youngest jury president to helm the Cannes Lion International Advertising fair (June 18-24 2006). After senior creative positions in Australia and Singapore, he worked with Saatchi & Saatchi London before becoming Worldwide Chief Creative Officer of the Publicis Network in 2003. He has since [...]