CHARLOTTE, NC (ENCHANTED PR) - WorldWide Flava Television and Bo2 Productions will host the '1st Annual Southeastern
Music Community Fest' in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 11, 2006. The conference will award proceeds to a New Orleans family now residing in
Charlotte that was affected by Hurricane Katrina.
The Southeastern Music Community Fest is a one- day entertainment conference that focuses its efforts to educate, empower, and elevate awareness to aspiring entertainers / artist on "How to Make It Happen in the Entertainment Industry" and a 'Music Appreciation' segment for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte. Over 300 children from local Boys & Girls Clubs will be treated to performances from several A-list artists and then will have the opportunity to ask questions about pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. "This conference is dedicated to educating up and coming artists, but we also want to give the artists a chance to give something back to the community," says Bo2 Productions president Lenora Bobo. "Hip hop is such an important influence on children today. We feel it is our responsibility to put out some positive messages through the music," says Mecca, 1/2 of duo Most HiFi, the new rap duo introduced by Chuck D (Public Enemy). Most HiFi is just one of the groups that will be performing and speaking to the participants from the Boys & Girls Club.
Registrants will have an opportunity to interact with the panelists and other music professionals from all aspects of the entertainment industry. The conference will honor the 'Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon' for his contributions to the Charlotte community and tenure as a City Councilmen. In addition, Mayor Pro Tem will present Anthony Hamilton with the SMCF Achievement of the Year Award and Brentson Buckner(Carolina Panthers) with the SMCF Industry Trendsetter of the Year Award. SMCF will also award DJ Toomp with the 2006 SMCF Legendary Achievement Award.
Panelists and guests for the 2006 SMCF will include:DJ Toomp (Grammy Nominated Producer), Tremayne Anchrum (ASCAP), June Grant (Warner Music), Chris Williams (Clear Channel), Terry Avery (WPEG Power 98), Ric Ross (Atlantic Records), BJ Murphy, Rick Walk (Purple Ribbon), DJ Drama (Aphilliates), Jay Jackson (Virgin Records), DJ Shakim (So So Def / Super Friends), Allen Johnson (Music Specialist), Platinum Bros, Break Magazine, Street Masters, Tap Money (102 Jamz), Enchanted PR & many more....
