To kick off the Fall season, H2MI™ will hold the first ever “How To Make It” in the
Entertainment Industry Conference.
DATES:
Friday, September 17 – Sunday, September 19, 2010
LOCATION:
Meadowlands Exposition Center (located in the Harmon Meadow Complex)
355 Plaza Drive
Secaucus, NJ
More than 8,000 people - from the tri-state area and beyond - are expected to
attend the three-day event that is designed to provide valuable information to
individuals interested in acquiring the knowledge and steps necessary to break into,
and attain success in, the entertainment industry, whether as a performer or on the
business side.
The H2MI Conference promises to be not only a valuable source of information
about the entertainment industry but also an unparalleled networking opportunity.
It will deliver a strong community-based experience, uniting some of the most
powerful, successful and knowledgeable members of the entertainment industry in
the service of a noble, common goal: to share their insight to ensure the continued
success and vitality of the entertainment industry long into the future.
HIGHLIGHTS:
★ Live performances by both up-and-coming and established artists
★ Series of panels that will focus on the some of the largest segments of the
entertainment industry (Music, Film & Television, Fashion and Sports) and
teach the business fundamentals of each
★ Access to industry leaders - including representatives from major record
labels, media and technology companies, managers, promoters,
advertisers, publicists, attorneys, image consultants, authors, entertainers -
who will share their invaluable knowledge on how to succeed in this fastpaced,
evolving industry
★ Exhibit Hall featuring 200 vendors
★ Book signings at the “Author’s Corner”
★ Competitions in dj-ing, dance, fashion, music, gaming, and film
• “Battle of the DJs”
• “Can You Move?”
• “Passion for Fashion”
• “Listen to My Music”
• “Gaming Battle”
• “Should We Watch?
PARTICIPANTS AND JUDGES include:
★ AZ, MC and Rapper
★ J Alexander, “America’s Next Top Model.”
★ Tara Bedard, Co-Founder, Harrison Williams
★ DJ Kid Capri
★ Cheo, Desert Storm
★ Tasha (TC) Cooper Coleman, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, UpwardAction®
★ Hip Hop Artist Jason Fox, “Aunt Jackie”
★ DJ Grandmaster Flash
★ Cavario H., Senior Editor of Hip-Hop Weekly magazine
★ Ed Holmes, Music Manager
★ DJ Kay Slay
★ Jesse Kirschbaum, CEO, Talent Agent, New Universal Entertainment
Agency
★ Darcell Lawrence, Blessed One Entertainment
★ Kevin “Coach K” Lee, Music Manager
★ J. Alexander Martin, Owner and Creative Director, FUBU/FB and Crown
Holder
★ Micheal “Sugar” Ray Richardson, Former NBA Player
★ DJ S&S
★ John Starks, NBA player
★ Treach, Rapper and Actor
★ Klay Williams, Co-Founder, Harrison Williams
