Your Roadmap to L.A.

Date & Time: Fri Apr 29th 16:30
Venue: Suecia
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An increasing number of Danish writers and producers go to L.A. to write and produce music, either for their own projects or for other artists. DPA, the Danish Songwriters Guild, in collaboration with Aarhus Calling and MXD-Spot, are presenting a panel of industry experts to give you a head start into the L.A. music scene and the American market.

After the seminar there will be drinks and the opportunity to meet the panelists.

Panel: Frederik Thaae/songwriter living in L.A (DK)., Jaime Neely/A&R, BMG Publishing (US), Madison Norris/Zync Music (US) & Damon Sharpe/Songwriter and producer (US) and Michael Angelo/songwriter and producer (UK). Moderator: Tobias Stenkjær/songwriter (DK).

Presented by DPA-The Danish Songwriters Guild, MXD – Music Export Denmark, Aarhus Calling, Promus & SPOT+

Frederik Thaae

Producer, musician and composer, L.A. (DK)

His experience range from chamber music to intense dance pop. Key talents are creative collaborations, adding natural edge and personality to each recording. Hes had #1 platinum selling records, +15 radio hits, placements in film and tv around the world, as well as scoring, performing and teaching experience within the commercial and art worlds. Moved to L.A. in 2013 and focused on alternative artist development.

Jaime Neely

Senior Director of Creative, BMG (US)

He is originally from San Francisco, studied Music Business at the University of Southern California, and started in Marketing at Warner Bros. Records in Los Angeles in 2006. He went on to work under Mentor Rob Cavallo, 3 time Grammy Award-Winning Producer and former Chairman, WBR. As Director of A&R at Warner, he signed Atlas Genius who earned a #1 Alternative Song & Gold Single with Trojans. He is overseeing The Strokes and Death Cab For Cutie among others.

Madison Norris

Vice President, Zync Music (US)

She is VP of Zync Music, a music licensing and publishing company with offices in LA and NY. Madison celebrates her 10 + years at Zync Music in NY! Zync has a focus on pitching independent music for advertising, TV, film, trailers and video games.
Madison focuses on creative pitching, general management, A&R and more.
She is also an independent recording artist/singer/songwriter.

Damon Sharpe

Songwriter and producer (US)

Damon Sharpe is a Grammy award winning producer/songwriter working with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Alesso, Kylie Minogue, Nelly, Anastacia, American Idol, The GRAMMY AWARD WINNING Chicago soundtrack, Natalie Cole and New Edition and superstar artists in Asia like SHINee, Crystal Kay, B1A4, Fairies and others. His songs have been featured in many feature films, television shows and commercials around the world.

Michael Angelo

Songwriter and producer (UK)

Michael Angelo is a British songwriter and producer. He was Grammy nominated twice for his work with Sam Smiths US million selling Platinum Album In The Lonely Hour and hit #1 on the US iTunes chart with Hilary Duffs album Breathe In Breathe Out. Angelo also worked with Parson James, Krishane, Tinie Tempa and recently co-wrote and co-produced Danish Nabihas latest single Weapon.

Tobias Stenkjær

Songwriter (DK)