SAE Institute Hosts Annual IMSTA FESTA Music Industry Event

Come out and enjoy the largest music industry event in New York City. You can also ENTER TO WIN a CHANCE to perform for world known hip hop artist AKON! SAE Institute New York Hosts the Annual IMSTA FESTA Music Industry Event on September 25TH Appearance by 'Funky Drummer' of the James Brown Band, and On-Site Contest to Win Chance to Perform For Hip Hop Star AKON WHO: School of Audio Engineering (SAE INSTITUTE) and IMSTA (International Music Software Trade Association), Mr. Clyde Stubblefield from the James Brown Band, highly trained clinicians and product specialists, and experts in the music field. WHAT: The best and brightest on the cutting edge of audio technology host their annual music industry event where the top audio technology companies come together in an environment where they can interact with music makers face-to-face. (Full list of attendees: Here) Highlights include: Ӣ Appearance by 'funky drummer' from James Brown's band of the 60s and 70s, Mr. Clyde Stubblefield; who will be making a rare NYC appearance and be accessible to answer questions and sign autographs. Ӣ Opportunity to enter the Hitlab Song Competition, bring an mp3 file of your best recorded song and you'll have a chance to perform in front of Akon and winning a record label contract. The first, second and third place winners will receive software prizes given away by world-class music software companies. Ӣ Opportunity to meeting the top music technology companies in a hands-on environment. Ӣ Opportunity to ask questions and learn from highly trained clinicians and product specialists. Ӣ Opportunity to attend the Shocklee Innertainment Panel Series hosted by Shocklee Entertainment. These panels include industry heavy weights who will coach you on how to get the most out of your music. Just for attending, you will receive $100 of FREE software courtesy of IK Multimedia. ABOUT SAE New York: Located at 1293 Broadway (Herald Square). One of over 50 campuses around the world, SAE NY educates for careers in the audio industry with a focus on hands-on training and individual studio time. Students graduate with the experience and foundation necessary to enter the exciting and multifaceted entertainment industry. Graduates also gain the advantage of joining SAE's established alumni network built of industry professionals around the world. SAE NY occupies over 15,000 sq. feet with over 30 studios and workstations including SSL 4000G+ and Neve 88R control rooms, a Digidesign Icon 5.1 surround studio as well as Mackie analog and Yamaha digital control rooms. With exclusive AMS-NEVE and SSL training, as well as included SAE Audio Production Bundle for every student in the Audio Technology Program, SAE NY is the clear choice to jump start your career in the audio industry. Please visit the website: http://newyork.sae.edu/en-us/home/ For more information on IMSTA FESTA, please visit the website: http://www.imsta.org/imsta_festa.php