NEW YORK, June 8, 2015 -- Today, REVOLT announced the return of the highly anticipated, one-of-a-kind, second annual REVOLT Music Conference (RMC) to the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, October 15–18, 2015. Themed, "The Merging of Music, Technology and Innovation", RMC 2015 will provide attendees with an interactive experience that explores how technology influences the music industry, executives, recording artists, and fans. Returning to Miami, after an extremely successful inaugural year, event planners are taking the 2015 REVOLT Music Conference to the next level with more music, more stages and heightened new experiences.
"REVOLT is leading a revolution. Last year, RMC brought together the hottest acts and the most influential leaders and speakers in entertainment, media, and digital to start a new conversation about the future of music," said REVOLT Chairman Sean "Diddy" Combs. "This year with the new lineup of speakers we will bring the conversation to the next level, as we explore new ideas and important innovations that will further engage new audiences and open up new frontiers of success."
The three day event will provide attendees with the opportunity to personally interact with leaders from both the music and technology industry, hear keynotes from industry trailblazers, and enjoy exclusive performances from some of the largest names in music. Andre Harrell, REVOLT Music Conference Chair, tapped the following industry innovators to join Sean "Diddy" Combs, REVOLT Chairman, for this year's conference as panelist: Scooter Braun, Founder and CEO of SB Projects; Jay Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Roc Nation; Abe Burns, Digital Operations at Maverick; Troy Carter, Chairman and CEO of Atom Factory; Jeff Harleston, General Counsel and EVP, N. America; NO I.D., EVP of Def Jam; Charles King, CEO and Founder of Macro; Anthony Saleh, CEO at Emagen Entertainment; Vania Schlogel, CIO of TIDAL; and Sickamore, Vice President, A&R and Creative Development at Epic Records; with additional names to be announced.
"The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is delighted to welcome the return of REVOLT Music Conference to Greater Miami and The Beaches," said GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME. "Our dynamic and diverse multicultural community looks forward to sharing our spectacular state of the art music venues, beautiful beaches and world-class amenities with the many fans of this extraordinary event."
"As the music business continues to evolve, technology and innovation are at the forefront of how we listen to music, stream content, and do business. RMC will focus on the intersection of music with the business of content while building brands, creating culture, and inspiring the next generation of leaders," added REVOLT CEO Keith Clinkscales. "After an incredible inaugural year, we couldn't be more excited to bring this unique conference back to Miami Beach to focus on the power of music and to experience the true power of innovation and collaboration."
For more on the 2015 REVOLT Music Conference and to purchase early-bird ticket packages, available for a limited time and starting at $199.00, visit WWW.REVOLT.tv/RMC. Join the #RMC2015 conversation on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @REVOLTtv.
ABOUT REVOLT MEDIA & TV
REVOLT is the new #1 name in music. Focused on expertly curating the best of the best in music and engaging youth in social conversation, the multi-genre, multi-platform network offers breaking music news, videos, artist interviews, exclusive performances, and original programming. Attracting over 50 million young adults through television, digital properties, social and mobile, REVOLT is accessible 24/7 – anytime, anywhere, any screen. Launched in broadcast on October 2013, REVOLT is available on Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Verizon FiOS, CenturyLink and Suddenlink in 46 of the top 50 U.S. markets including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, and DC.