Florida Entertainment Summit

Thursday, March 11, 2010

5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit RECAP

Florida Entertainment Summit, if the name does not ring a bell you have done yourself a great disservice. This year the Florida Entertainment Summit took place Dec. 10-12, 2009 in Miami, Fla. culminating it's 5th year as Miami's premier entertainment conference for filmmakers, fashion designers, models, actors(es), and recording artist.

Florida Entertainment Summit provides aspiring entertainment professionals and entrepreneurs the opportunity to network with the movers and shakers of the entertainment industry, allowing them to gain insight on selling products, promoting a brand, while staying connected and aware of the ever changing trends.

This year Florida Entertainment kicked off with the Cinema Lounge with a private film screening of Malcolm R. Jones "", then the One In A Million Model search were finally all contestants chosen during Southwest Florida rapper Sho Zoes One In A Million Model Search met in beautiful Miami, to hit the catwalk in front of Machevilli Branded's own, Rick Edwards.

Models, actors, film directors, producers, singers, rappers, investors you name it were in attendance for Florida Entertainment Summit's Entertainment Mixer. Hosted by the Street Connect DJ's. Celebrating TheJuiceReport's one year anniversary the Entertainment Mixer was the biggest entertainment networking event of the year.

Video recap by: Halo Media

Day 2
After networking and attending workshops with industry leaders at the Hyatt in downtown Miami, the night finished off with the Florida Entertainment Summit Chuncky Chickz Artist Showcase with powerful performances from some of the best Indie Artist from around the country.

Day 3

Panels began with the SoundLab, moderated by J Hatch of iStandard Producers. Artist were able to have their music listened to by A&R's, Record Label Executives, producers, writers, marketing and advertising agencies.

Again if you were not in attendance you missed valuable industry insight from CTE A&R Bigga Rankin as he shared during the SoundLab with artist, that he's "looking for that 'it'...something has to grab me" followed by VP of Slip & Slide Records Jullian Boothe stating that now more than ever the industry is "looking for an artist that can do it all."

After the SoundLab everyone headed over to The Business of Hip-Hop: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly to find out if in a multi-billion dollar business that Hip-Hop has become is "Beef" necessary or even good for the business.

Entertainment industry executives like the author of Trick Daddy's autobiography and award winning journalist Peter Bailey, and Maybach Music Recording artist Young Breed among others examined the conflict within Hip-Hop while providing creative and professional direction to assist entrepreneurs and recording artist with obtaining their goals.

The day ended with the Maybach Music artist showcase, hosted by YoungBreed & The Chuncky Chickz.

Miami New Times said "The Florida Entertainment Summit Shined in 2009"

If you missed this year's 5th Florida Entertainment Summit follow this blog for all the reasons why you need and want to be at the 6th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit December 9-12, 2010

Friday, January 29, 2010

Almost Famous Meets the Grammy’s

Celebrating half a decade of connecting emerging artists with music industry professionals, Verseus Entertainment Group (VEG) extends its networking event and music showcase, Almost Famous, to the West Coast. The event will kick-off the 2010 Grammy weekend, Friday, January 29th at 8PM in Los Angeles at the UCLA Campus Grand Horizon Ballroom.

Founded in 2004, the Atlanta-based Almost Famous Show is an outlet for artists to be introduced to prominent music industry professionals. Many successful artists have graced the Almost Famous stage such as Kaleena (Dirty Money), Gucci Mane, Killer Mike, B.o.B., and Rock City (Konvict/Interscope) among others. Previous attendees of the show include award winning producers Rodney Jerkins (Beyonce, Brandy), Bryan “Michael” Cox (Usher, Mary J, Mariah Carey), DJ Toomp (T.I., Kanye West, Jeezy, Jay Z), Mr. Collipark (Ying Yang Twins, Soulja Boy, Jamie Foxx); artist managers and A&Rs Chaka Zula (DTP), Kawan “KP” Prather (John Legend) Orlando Mc Ghee (Gucci Mane, OJ the Juice) and industry tastemakers TJ Chapman (TJ’s DJ’s) and Core DJs founder Tony Neal.

The West Coast Edition of Almost Famous will be sponsored by Outta Pocket Entertainment, which is a label owned and operated by New York Jets running back Thomas Jones. Jones will introduce R&B Vocalist Myko and Midwest Rapper T-Tone, who are both signed to his label. Los Angeles Rapper Roccett, SF Bay Area Rapper Willie Joe, Houston Pop/R&B Vocalist Miss Mykie, Florida Rapper Sho Zoe, North Carolina Rapper B Stacks, R&B Vocalist Bertell, Grammy Award Nominated Singer and Songwriter Nate Walka (Blame it o the Alcohol) and other exceptionally talented recording artists from across the country will grace the stage as well.

Additional event sponsors include Hittmenn DJ's, Faculty Entertainment, New Music Seminar, and Pocket Style Entertainment. Verseus Entertainment Group is a boutique entertainment firm with an emphasis in public relations, event management, promotions and artist consulting. Over the years, Verseus Entertainment Group has produced over 50 Almost Famous Shows in Atlanta, New York City, Miami, Mississippi and Alabama. VEG has also provided publicity, event management and promotion to New York Times best-selling author Omar Tyree, Billboard Hip Hop and R&B Conference, Atlantis Music Conference, and a host of others.