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What to learn more about 360 Deals direct from the people in the industry who work with this controversial business plan? Want to find out what other directions the industry is headed technologically? You’re in luck because the fantastic organization SOLID Nashville (Society of Leaders in Development) is producing another one of their “After Work(shop) Educational series today August 12, 2008. It’s free and open to the public.

SOLID After Work(shop) 2: 360 Deals & The Modern Music Business

Join us Tuesday, August 12th at 6:30pm at The Flying Saucer (111 10th Ave. So. - behind Union Station) for a conversation with a prominent business manager, an attorney, and a label executive about the infamous "360 Deal."  Whether you are on the talent or label side of the business, you won't be able to avoid 360 Deals these days.  Learn how these creative minds are making the best of what has sometimes been a very polarizing issue.  Love them or hate them, these deals are quickly becoming the norm in some circles.  Join us for this SOLID continuing education event, presented by the SOLID Education Committee (part 2 in a series of workshops presented by SOLID for SOLID), or risk getting passed by.  (Please validate to receive $2 parking.)

Further Reading:

• Music Labels Becoming More Like Venture Capital with 360 Deals?

Note: Full disclosure, I am a SOLID Alumni.

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