June 10th, The W Hotel: Soundstage, 6th floor
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION (9:00am - 9:30am)
OPENING REMARKS (9:30am - 9:40am)
SYNC + SWIM (9:45 am - 10:45am)
Domestically created TV shows are generating buzz and reaching audiences around the world.
CanCon is having a resurgence.
Whether a show was produced with existing global distribution, or was sold internationally at the 11th hour, Canadian productions always aim to export. This panel will discuss how music supervisors balance needle drops with recognizability beyond our borders with authentic Canadian stories. We will examine case studies of homegrown productions that, alongside their soundtracks, have become international sensations!
Panelists to be announced soon.
SYNC + CLEAR, Presented by LoveCat Music (10:50 am -11:50 am)
Like famed investigators Indiana Jones or Sherlock Holmes, music supervisors, and copyright owners, must go to the ends of the earth to hunt down approval parties or chase clearances. Part “what not to do” and part storytelling, our panelists share licensing nightmares and the most bizarre circumstances they’ve encountered in the name of locking in a song. The audience will leave with a heightened appreciation of the P.I. work that folks must do to get the deal done…. and with a long list of tips and tricks to ensure that they don’t fall prey to these licensing dealbreakers!
Panelists to be announced soon.
LUNCH, Sponsored by SOCAN (11:55 am – 12:45 pm)
Lunch is included for all attendees.
SYNC + IMPACT (12:50 pm -1:50 pm)
So, you’ve landed a sync placement – now what?! This panel will dive into suggestions and best practices for maximizing the impact of a sync placement and leveraging that momentum into additional career opportunities. Whether background use or viral music moment, all artists and music representatives will take something away from this informative session that covers metrics, royalties, cross-promotion and audience building.
Panelists to be announced soon.
SYNC + DISCOVER (1:55 pm - 2:55 pm)
With a starter DAW in nearly everyone’s pocket, creating and releasing music has never been more widely accessible. Consequently, music supervisors are receiving more music from ever - from around the world. How does one break through the noise and get heard? This panel focuses on both the tangible and intangible steps that artists, songwriters, and their teams can take to attract the attention of music supervisors, and how to go beyond cold emails to build real relationships. We’ll cover discoverability, best pitching practices, and when and how sync agencies or representation might be the answer. Above all, our panelists will discuss the importance of authenticity in the music itself, and the quality needed to truly be sync-ready.
Panelists to be announced soon.
SYNC + PRESENTATIONS (3:00 pm - 4:25 pm)
A selection of Sync Awards/Sound + Vision sponsors will present their catalogues to attending music supervisors and audience members. These labels, publishers, and sync agencies will show and tell their repertoire in five minutes, providing real-life examples of best pitching practices.
This session is open to all attendees.