New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ On the Street Promotions & Marketing) On the Street Promotions & Marketing officially announces the 6th Annual GMIXX
Music Retreat taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from May 27th - 30th , 2011. This year the Global Mixx
Music Retreat aka GMIXX
Music Retreat celebrates the theme "NO PASSPORT NEEDED", honoring some of the most influential music and marketing professionals in the business. These events range from an exclusive VIP opening reception, "The Breakfast Club" featuring Urban Radio's top programmers, the Indie Hip Hop & R&B Showcase, the Gospel Sunday Rooftop Brunch, Electric Soul Dance Party, and an all day music seminar with a host of influential industry heavies. This year's host hotel, the newly built Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino will paint the canvas for on-site registration, high-powered panel discussions, workshops and the "Money,
Music & Power" luncheon for GMIXX registrants.
As Global Mixx Founder and Executive Director, Mary Datcher promises this 6th Annual Global Mixx will be memorable as well as impactful for GMIXX attendees. "Having skipped 2010 to focus on building and strengthening the Global Mixx brand, we are excited to embark on a new city for the 6th Annual GMIXX Music Retreat. The beautiful island of Puerto Rico is deep in culture but also has a nurturing spirit for music and beauty. We are teaming up with several event promoters from around the country to introduce both 'networking' and 'play' during the fun-filled Memorial Day Weekend. GMIXX attendees will be introduced to a diverse array of genres from the areas of R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel, Electronica and House Music."
Companies in music, marketing, technology, media and production will be able to take advantage of our specialty events and coverage by registering early, please visit globalmixxmusic.com early bird registration online ends on April 11th. GMIXX badges are available to secure the 'Early bird' registration rate of $125 (3-Day Badge) & $175 (4-Day Badge). All Badges after April 11th will be $200. To pay online with Pay Pal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express: https://globalmixx2011.eventbrite.com
The introspective panel discussions will cover topics including 'The Breakfast Club: Radio is the Important Meal of the Day', 'The Blog; The New Tactics of PR', 'The Next Level DJ', and back by popular demand 'A&R Sessions' a Song & Artist Development Revue headed up by the music & entertainment top producers and artists.
To increase event and advertising awareness, HYPE Magazine will also provide attendees with The Official HYPE Magazine GMIXX Guide. The Official HYPE Magazine GMIXX Guide will dictate where GMIXX sponsored events and parties will be held throughout the weekend. This guide, which will be dispensed to GMIXX visitors and the privy entertainment circle, will give advertisers a poignant opportunity to expose hundreds of thousands of potential consumers and increase brand awareness to those already loyal.
About Global Mixx: The Global Mixx Music Retreat is an exclusive music and marketing gathering that educates and empowers the Urban Music community in a relaxed environment. Over the past four years, the Global Mixx has invited the top radio, college, club and street DJs from around the country and overseas to participate during this impactful weekend. The conference has grown to encompass record label executives, marketing agencies, aspiring artists, songwriters, producers, artist managers, entertainment attorneys and various brands trying to connect with key 'trend influencers'.
Companies that have participated with Global Mixx have included: Myxer.com, Bad Boy Entertainment, Atlantic Records, Remy Martin, Vitamin Water, Def Jam Music Group, Courvoisier, Jive Records, Patron Liquor, Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records, Capitol Records, Red Bull, The Recording Academy (NARAS), Digiwaxx, Microsoft Zune and Universal Music Group to name a few.
About On the Street Promotions & Marketing: Mary Datcher is the Principal and Founder of On the Street Promotions & Marketing and has 22 years of experience in the music and marketing industry. Ms. Datcher has worked with over 200+ companies, consulting and developing strong street marketing campaigns, producing national and regional programs, branding lifestyle concepts and artist development projects. On the Street Promotions & Marketing has produced several music driven events in the past that have included the Chicago DJ Summit and VIP events that featured artists such as Jahiem, Eve, Chingy, Faith Evans, Raphael Saddiq, Alicia Keys, DJ Tony Touch, KRS-1, Luther Vandross, Kanye West, Common, and former NBA star, Antoine Walker. On the Street Promotions continues to raise the bar of developing Urban marketing concepts to the next level through a unique and diverse approach on various campaigns. Clients have included: American Family Insurance, Rushmoredive.com, Tanqueray, Baileys, Nike, Salem (RJ Reynolds), Seagram Americas, Cingular Wireless, Effen Vodka, Target, HBO and Frontline Marketing among others. On the Street Promotions & Marketing is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
