9th Annual Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) Set To Return To New York City July 8th- 12th , 2008

NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ LAMC) - With a warm welcome from the Big Apple, the biggest event in the world for cutting-edge Latin music will return to the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City from July 8th - 12th. Featuring leading artists as well as many of the music industry's most prominent decision-makers, the ninth annual LAMC is a "must play" event for developing and established acts alike.

"Major music events like the 9th Annual Latin Alternative Music Conference draws music fans from around the world to New York City," said Mayor Michael Bloomberg. "Through the work of the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission, New York has been able to attract and retain major Latin events generating millions in economic activity for our City. As we continue to showcase the talent and rich cultural diversity of Nueva York, hosting events like the LAMC helps us as we stake our claim as the Latin media and entertainment capital of the world."

Among the events planned for LAMC 2008 are free concerts at Central Park SummerStage and Celebrate Brooklyn Festival, as well as numerous showcases, industry panels, film screenings and art exhibits for LAMC registrants. With past conferences averaging more than 1,250 music industry attendees and 25,000 concert fans each year, LAMC 2008 promises to be an exciting year. This five-day conference providing networking opportunities with the genre's leading artists, label executives, journalists, marketers, managers, retailers and programmers, is the most extensive to be offered by a music conference to date.

Online registration for LAMC 2008 will begin on March 4th. Panels and additional concert information will be announced shortly.

LAMC will return for its second year to Mexico City and Buenos Aires on September 5th and September 25th/26th, respectively.