////////////////////// Welcome to I MMERSE 2016 /// I believe the future of Christian & Gospel music rests in your desire to surrender your talents and gifts to God’s high calling. Innovation, creativity, new relationships, open doors, fresh insight and unexpected opportunities are all in store for you this week at IMMERSE.
Development. It’s the business buzzword you hear all the time in the music world especially as we reference “Artist Development”. As you start this conference, here is the question we want to ask - What is God developing in your heart?
You’re here for a purpose; many of you have dreams you are pursuing or you’re on a road of exploration. IMMERSE is a stage set for you to develop the seed that’s planted within you and a safe place for discovery, spiritually and creatively. Every effort you’ve made to get here will be worth it. I recommend that you soak it all in. Look past the diversity of musical styles and take advantage of the wisdom offered and like-minded people around you. Make the most of IMMERSE and its rich atmosphere. Reach out and share your story with others. Watch for divine connections and unexpected inspiration. The GMA staff and I are here to help you have the best experience possible, feel free to call on us.
Most of the time, the music business thinks about how an industry can develop something or someone. At the IMMERSE conference, our mindset is quite different. Our goal is - we want God to develop something in YOU. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10 As you sit through this week, take lots of notes. Pray. Ask God what He is working on in your heart. What is He preparing to do? How is He going to use you in ways that you haven’t imagined? Let HIM develop YOU. Let HIM birth something fresh, new and exciting in your heart. Our prayer is that God develops something in you that only HE can do.
All the best,
Jackie Patillo Blessings,
President and Executive Director, Gospel Music Association
Chris Erlanson
President, 168 Management Chairman, IMMERSE 2015 Board of Directors Gospel Music Association
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Schedule Event Info
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Map
Sponsors
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Artists, Speakers & Panelists Special Thanks
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CREATE WHAT’S NEXT. As an IMMERSE attendee, you clearly want to use your gifts to God’s glory. At Lipscomb University’s new College of Entertainment & the Arts, grow from someone with a gift into an independent, artistic entrepreneur who creates challenging and uplifting content for the marketplace, even before you graduate.
Consider a bachelor’s or master’s degrees that can include: • • •
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Fashion and design Visual arts Graphic design
Learn from artists-in-residence like music producer/songwriter Charlie Peacock and writer/director Steve Taylor, both of whom have had successful careers producing creative, nationally recognized work for decades. Plus, connect with corporate partners in the business, like the GMA, that offer must-have internships and learning experiences you likely can’t access anywhere else.
For more information, contact Dean Mike Fernandez at 615-966-5186, mike.fernandez@lipscomb.edu.
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL…CREATE WHAT’S NEXT! COLLEGE OF ENTERTAINMENT & THE ARTS
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Monday Time
Track
Class Title
8:00 - 10:00
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Registration
Teacher
Location
Collins Worship Leader: Lauren Daigle; Speaker: Jeremy Cowart
10:00 - 11:00 gen
Worship & Opening Session
11:15 - 12:00 gen
Small Groups
12:00 - 1:00
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Lunch
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Networking Lunch: Publishers & Songwriters (Meal Plan + Upgrade Required)
Bennett
1:15 - 2:15
RVYOU
reVIEWyou Orientation, Vocal Warm-up & Worship
Collins
2:30 - 6:00
RVYOU
Songwriter
Burton 184
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Male
Burton 214
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Female
Burton 324
RVYOU
Vocalist - Male
Burton 117
RVYOU
Vocalist - Female
Burton Music Hall
1:15 - 2:15
Artist/Biz Booking...Like a Boss:
What it Takes to Get Your Show on the Road
Collins
Collins
Micah Watson, Clementine Agency; Dara Easterday, 25 Live; Mike Snider, William Morris Endeavor
Swang 108
Moderator: Justin Fratt, GMA
Artist/Biz Inside Gospel Radio
Clyde Duffie, D3 Entertainment; Eboni Funderburk, EFG Promotions
Swang 112
Moderator: Demetrus Alexander, CW Entertainment
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Song
Production Basics: A Songwriter’s Weapon
Seth Mosley, Full Circle Music
Swang 102
Worship
What Does The Bible Say About Worship?
William McDowell, Artist
Swang 110
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Track
Class Title
2:30 - 3:30
Artist/Biz 4 Cornerstones of Being
a Great Performer
Teacher
Location
Tom Jackson, Tom Jackson Productions
Shamblin
film
A TV Casting Director’s Wish List Mark Fincannon, Motion Picture Casting: Director/Film Producer
song
Writing for Worship
Swang 110
Swang 108 Dustin Smith, Songwriter Worship Leader; Chris Estes; William McDowell, Artist Moderator: Sue C. Smith, Songwriter
Break
3:30 - 4:00
gen
4:00 - 5:00
ARTIST/BIZ How to Use Radio & Streaming
for Artist Development
Jeff McClusky, Entertainment Promoter
Swang 108
Moderator: John Butler, Curb Records
Film
The Power of Networking
Torry Martin, Actor & Screenwriter
Swang 102
Worship
Worship Trends & Registering with CCLI
Paul Herman, CCLI
Swang 110
5:30 - 6:30
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Dinner
7:00 - 8:00
gen
Evening Concert Steven Curtis Chapman
Collins
8:00 - 8:45
gen
Small Groups
Collins
8:30 - 9:30
gen
IMMERSE Open Mic Night
Shamblin
Tuesday Time
Track
Class Title
Teacher
Location
9:00 - 10:00
gen
Worship & General Session
Worship Leader: People & Songs; Speaker: Tasha Cobbs
Collins
10:00 - 10:45 gen
Small Groups
Collins IMMERSE 2016 | 7
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Tuesday Time
Track
Class Title
11:00 - 12:00 Artist/Biz Vocal Coaching
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 6:00
1:15 - 2:15
Teacher
Location
Brett Manning, Singing Success
Swang 108
Jennie Lee Riddle, Songwriter
Swang 110
Song
Building Community Through Songwriting
Gen
Lunch
gen
Networking Lunch: (Meal Plan + Upgrade Required)
Bennett
RVYOU
Songwriter
Burton 184
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Male
Burton 214
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Female
Burton 324
RVYOU
Vocalist - Male
Burton 117
RVYOU
Vocalist - Female
Burton Music Hall
Artist/Biz There’s Nothing More Important
Than the Team
Demetrus Alexander, CW Entertainment; Janet Bozeman, Bozeman Media; Greg Lucid, Lucid Artist Management; Loren Mulraine, Belmont; Tim Trudeau, Syntax Creative
Swang 102
Moderator: Chris Erlanson, 168 Management
Artist/Biz Understanding & Developing
Your Identity as an Artist
film
2:30 - 3:30
Swang 108
Dave DeBoard, Lipscomb; Torry Martin, Actor & Screenwriter
Swang 110
Artist/Biz Meeting of the Minds: Marketing Gabby Jones, eOne
film #GMAIMMERSE
Writing & Producing for Film
Anthony Brown, Artist; Janice Gaines, Artist
the Stars of Gospel Music
Nashville; Phil Thornton, eOne Nashville; Stephania Wilkinson, eOne Nashville
Discovering Your Calling
Torry Martin, Actor & Screenwriter
Swang 112
Swang 102
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Time
Track
Class Title
Teacher
2:30 - 3:30
Song
How to Co-Write & Live to Tell the Tale
Dave Clark, Songwriter; Swang 108 Joseph Habedank, Artist & Songwriter; Kenna West, Songwriter
Location
Moderator: Sue C. Smith, Songwriter
Worship
Engaging Your Congregation in Worship
3:30 - 4:00
Gen
Break
4:00 - 5:00
Artist/Biz Independent Branding from
Travis Ryan, Artist
Swang 110
Canon, Artist; Derek Swang 110 Some of Hip Hop’s Top Underdogs Minor, Artist & Songwriter; Doc Watson, Reflection Music Group; Chad Horton, Syntax Creative/Rapzilla.com Moderator: EJ Gaines, Pathlight Entertainment
Artist/Biz Social Media: 5 Things Every
Artist Needs to Know
Film
From the Small Stage to the Small Screen
Jason Elkins, 100 Cups Consulting
Swang 102
Alan Powell, Actor; Beau Swang 112 Davidson, Actor; Mark Fincannon, Director/ Film Producer; Christy Sutherland, Artist & Songwriter Moderator: Torry Martin, Actor & Screenwriter
Song
Anatomy of a Lyric
5:30 - 6:30
Gen
Dinner
7:00 - 8:30
Gen
Evening Concert: BMI Songwriters Showcase
Tony Wood, Songwriter
Swang 108
Seth Mosley, Danny Gokey, Collins Ed Cash, Matt Armstrong, Darrne Mulligan, Josh Bronleewe, Jim & Melissa Brady, Jordan Feliz, Lindsey Sweat, Jacob Sooter, Josh Wilson, Ross King, Anthony Brown IMMERSE 2016 | 9
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Tuesday Time
Track
Class Title
8:30 - 9:00
gen
Small Groups
9:00 - 10:00
gen
Evening of Worship
Teacher
Location
Collins Ed Cash
Collins
Wednesday Time
Track
Class Title
Teacher
Location
9:00 - 10:00
Gen
Worship & General Session
Worship Leader: Chris McClarney (Presented by WorshipTogether.com) Speaker: Al Andrews
Collins
10:00 - 10:45 Gen
Small Groups
11:00 - 12:00 artist/biz Mastering the Small Stage
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 6:00
1:15 - 2:15
Collins Amy Wolter & Lang Bliss, Shamblin Tom Jackson Productions
song
The Melody Map: Crafting Your Way to a Great Song
Ian Eskelin, Songwriter & Producer
Worship
Worship Vs. Performance
VaShawn Mitchell, Artist Swang 110
Gen
Lunch
GEN
Networking Lunch: Managers & Record Labels (Meal Plan + Upgrade Required)
Bennett
RVYOU
Songwriter
Burton 184
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Male
Burton 214
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Female
Burton 324
RVYOU
Vocalist - Male
Burton 117
RVYOU
Vocalist - Female
Burton Music Hall
Song
Developing Your Idea
Sue C. Smith, Songwriter
Swang 102
Swang 102
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Wednesday Time
Track
Class Title
1:15 - 2:15
Artist/Biz Industry Power Panel: A Look
Inside the Minds Shaping the Gospel Music Industry
Location
Teacher
Shamblin Mike Snider, WME; EJ Gaines, PathLight Entertainment; Rod Riley, Word Entertainment; David Smallbone, Smallbone Management; Wally, The Wally Show Moderator: Jackie Patillo, GMA
Jamie Miley, Ascension Worship
Swang 110
Artist/Biz IMMERSE Parents: Mike & Kate
Mike & Kate Battistelli
Swang 230
The Perfect Record
Daniel Weatherspoon, Producer
Swang 112
Artist/Biz Transitioning with Laughter
Bone Hampton
Swang 102
Artist/Biz New Artist Session
Maximum Artist Group Swang 110 (Penny Railey, Kristi Brazell, Mitchell Solarek, and Artists)
Worship
2:30 - 3:30
Team Dynamics: The Heart & Tools for Cultivating a Worship Legacy Battistelli on Fostering the Creative Spirit in Your Home
song
Moderator: Dennis Disney
Break
3:30 - 4:00
gen
4:00 - 5:00
artist/biz Redefining Success
5:30 - 6:30
gen
Dinner
7:00 - 9:30
Gen
reVIEWyou Finals Live!
Collins
John J. Thompson, Trevecca University Performance by: Jonathan McReynolds Host: Bone Hampton
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/////////////// Ar tists , Speake rs & Panelists /// Alan Powell Actor Amy Wolter Tom Jackson Productions Anthony Brown Artist Beau Davidson Actor Benita Bellamy The Bellamy Group Benji Cowart Songwriter/Worship Leader Bone Hampton Comedian Brett Manning Singing Success Canon Artist Chad Horton Syntax Creative/Rapzilla.com Chris Erlanson 168 Management Chris McClarney Artist Christy Sutherland Artist/Songwriter Clyde Duffie D3 Entertainment Daniel Weatherspoon Producer Danny Gokey Artist Darren Mulligan Artist/We Are Messengers Dave Clark Songwriter Dave DeBoard Lipscomb David Smallbone Smallbone Management Dennis Disney Maxximum Artist Group Demetrus Alexander CW Entertainment Derek Minor Songwriter/Artist Doc Watson Reflection Music Group Dustin Smith Songwriter/Worship Leader Eboni Funderburk EFG Promotions Ed Cash Songwriter/Producer EJ Gaines Pathlight Entertainment Gabby Jones Entertainment One Nashville Greg Lucid Lucid Artist Management Heinz Winckler Artist Ian Eskelin Songwriter/Producer Jackie Patillo Gospel Music Association Jamie Miley Ascension Worship Janelle Lopez Faculty Artist Management Janet Bozeman Bozeman Media Janice Gaines Artist Jason Elkins 100 Cups Consulting Jayme Thompson The Worship Initiative Jeff Mathena Jeff Mathena Studios
Jennie Lee Riddle Songwriter/Analyze My Song/The Emerging Sound Jeremy Cowart Photographer Jim & Melissa Brady Artists John Butler Curb Records John J. Thompson Trevecca University Jonathan McReynolds Artist Jordan Feliz Artist/Songwriter Joseph Habedank Artist/Songwriter Josh Wilson Artist Kolby Koloff Artist Kenna West Songwriter Lang Bliss Tom Jackson Productions Lauren Daigle Artist Loren Mulraine Belmont Mark Fincannon Motion Picture Casting: Director/Film Producer Micah Watson The Clementine Agency Mike & Kate Battistelli Authors Mike Snider William Morris Endeavor Mitchell Solarek Maxximum Artist Group Paul Herman CCLI Phil Thornton Entertainment One Nashville Rod Riley Word Entertainment Sean Carter Artist/Songwriter Seth Mosley Full Circle Music Stephania Andry-Wilkinson Entertainment One Nashville Steven Curtis Chapman Artist Sue C. Smith Songwriter Tasha Cobbs Artist Timothy Trudeau Syntax Creative Tom Jackson Tom Jackson Productions Tony Wood Songwriter Torry Martin Actor/Screenwriter Travis Ryan Artist VaShawn Mitchell Artist/Songwriter Wally The Wally Show Will Yates Songwriter/People & Songs William McDowell eOne Entertainment Recording Artist IMMERSE 2016 | 17
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on-site: Student Activities Center
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Burgers & More
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//////////////////////////////////////////// Event Info /// When do I need to wear my name badge?
All day, everyday. Your badge allows you to get into the sessions, competitions, and evening concerts. Oops - I lost my name badge. What do I do?
Stop by the main customer service desk and the kind folks will replace your lost badge. Cost for replacement is $25. How will I know if a class or speaker changes?
Change happens. So if a location or teacher gets revised, an announcement will be made during the morning general session. You can also check the schedule at www.ExperienceImmerse.com/ schedule/
I have a request and need to talk to a GMA rep. How do I find them?
The GMA staff is always happy to help answer any questions you may have. Stop by the main customer service desk and they will do their best to touch base with a staff member. I’d like to purchase additional tickets to the event concerts. How do I do that?
Tickets for open seats can be purchased at the customer service desk. REMINDER: Standing in line is not normally pleasant. Please do not cut in or save positions for friends in concert or session lines. We appreciate your consideration of others. IMMERSE 2016 | 19
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