Below you can find the EuroSonic Noorderslag 2009 conference program. For an overview per day or location, you can check out the timetable.

Thursday 15 January - A5 - (the Factor.e tent)
16:00 - 17:00 uur

Whether you are browsing the web in search of new bands or you want to let the world know you have made a fantastic new song, the internet is the ultimate channel for musicians to promote their music these days.  
The Interactive Award will be handed out to an act who utilizes the internet in an original and innovative way to become famous. In this sessions five nominees will present their concept to the jury and a live audience.
During the second half of this session the jury members will discuss the role of the internet in the music industry and announce the winner of the Interactive Award 2009.

Moderator: Bas Koopman (theFactor.e, NL)
Develops interactive concepts for clients and runs the Marketing and Content team with theFactor.e.
Jury: Bob Baker (US)
Author, indie musician, and former music magazine editor who is dedicated to showing musicians of all kinds how to get exposure, connect with fans, sell more music, and increase their incomes through their artistic passions. His books include "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook," "Killer Music Press Kits," "MySpace Music Marketing," and more. Visit TheBuzzFactor.com for more details..
Bazz Barnasconi (VanKatoen, NL)
Hans Brouwer (Massive Music, NL)
Thijs Helfrich (theFactor.e, NL)

English Spoken

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