The International Music Conference (IMC) hosted an Artist Showcase last Friday, September 12th at Harlem Nights Ultra Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia. Talents of all genres competed for the coveted prize of personal meetings with Atlanta A&R executives. As you could imagine the artist showcase differed greatly from the previous night's producer showcase. In the artist showcase, judges had several additional factors to consider outside of production such as image, stage presence, vocal talent, lyrical ability, etc. The judge panel consisted of Associate Director of Writer/Publisher Relations of SESAC, Greggory Smith; Manager & A&R, Charles Connor; and Membership for ASCAP, Joncier Rienecker. Drawn from the remarks of the judges, we compiled 4 lessons learned from the artist showcase. You can use these tips to improve your next performance.

The International Music Conference (IMC) returned to Atlanta for it's 4th Annual conference congregating prominent industry professionals and aspiring creatives together for four event packed days beginning Wednesday, September 10th.

Thursday, September 11th, IMC hosted an exciting and entertaining Producer Showcase at Harlem Nights Ultra Lounge. The showcase allotted an opportunity for up & coming producers to present their material to a judge panel and compete for one-on-one meetings with the IMC industry professional network in London. “The IMC provides invaluable feedback and advice about taking your career to the next level,” says IMC CEO/Founder Julia Huie-Martin to Allhiphop.com. “A lot of our registrants [...] are still in contact with panelists from last year."