The GRS will run from April
4-5, 2014 and will take place in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Roosevelt
Hotel, where the first Oscars ceremony was held in 1928, among many
other iconic music and entertainment events.
The GRS will feature a
cross-section of expert panelists spanning all aspects of the global
rock industry. The event will discuss the future of the industry and
look at solutions to further bolster and expand business
opportunities. The conference will also discuss key topics with some of
the most respected minds and figures within the rock sector, plus a
number of keynotes with some of the industry’s most renowned and
innovative figures. The evenings will feature key artist showcases from
some of the best new rock acts from across the globe.
The GRS also will be
inclusive of all areas of rock music, from classic rock and metal to
screamo, AOR, alternative rock, black metal, progressive rock, doom,
stoner, blues, punk, emo and hardcore.
GRS organiser Seven Webster
states: “If it’s heavy and it rocks and you want to network, trade and
expand your business opportunities, then the Global Rock Summit will be
the perfect community for you to connect with the world of rock.”
SPEAKERS ALREADY CONFIRMED:
Andy Gould – Founder, Spectacle Group (worldwide manager Rob Zombie)
Billy Anderson – CEO, TeamRock
Chris Ingham – MD of Publishing/Content, TeamRock (publisher of Metal Hammer/Classic Rock magazines)
Jim Morewood – Owner, EGO Booking Agency
Jordan Berliant – Partner, The Collective (worldwide manager Linkin Park and Slash)
Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment
Mike Walsh – Deputy Program Director and Head Of Music Xfm (UK)
Ron Burman – President, North America, Mascot Label Group
Steve Strange – Partner/Agent, X-Ray Touring
source: classicrockmagazine.com