Gospel Industry Network
National Conference 2024
NASHVILLE, TN
Friday, September 27 – Saturday, September 28, 2024
Host Hotel | Hyatt Place Nashville, 3818 Bedford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37215
Host Church | Strong Tower Bible Church, 5253 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN
Pastor: Dr. Christopher Williamson
“Syncing Sounds Blending Technology, Radio & Social Media In Music”
D A I L Y S C H E D U L E
Thursday, September 26, 2024
“GIN SOIREE & NETWORK”
7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet/Photo Opportunity/Greetings/Location TBD
Friday, September 27, 2024
Location – Hyatt Place Nashville Hotel
8:00 a.m. Vendor Set Up
9:00 a.m. Check-In/Sign-In
9:00 a.m. Official Welcome: Tammy Taylor
9:10 a.m. Prayer: Dr. Deborah Brown
9:20 a.m. Bishop Kenneth Wells
10:00 a.m. Opening General Session
10:00 – 11:45 a.m.
“A.I. Takeover at G.I.N.” presented by Guest Facilitator – Dr. Jeff Robinson
Suggested Material: Laptop/Tablet/Phone (but not necessary)
11:45 a.m. WRAP UP
Noon Lunch
1:05 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Sessions (2 classrooms)
Branding Your Name with Good Marketing
From product placement to the mention of a name, how to build name recognition to getting paid.
Facilitators: Dr. Leonard J. Thompson III
President & C.E.O. M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records Inc. & GODRadio1.com
Podcast
How to get started, set up, content, and make a profit.
Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Robinson & Aviola Agoro
2:05 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Let’s Talk Radio, Internet and Music Charts
Take an inside look at how radio, decides what to play, post, secure content and lock in interviews.
Facilitator: Sheilah Belle, Mark Ballard and Vickie Hill
DJ 101 Back to Basics
Know the basics: Learn the music, have the right equipment, know the difference
between analogue and digital, Intros and Outros and know the R’s: Remix, Reproduce, and Replay
Facilitator: Dr. D
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. On Your Own
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Gospel Industry Music Friday Night Showcase
Location: Strong Tower Bible Church
Special Guest: Missy Billups, Tommy Kodel,The Twin Clark Sisters,
Walter Butts, Anishia Christie, Minister Earl Bynum,
Josh Bracey & Power Anointed
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location – Hyatt Place Nashville Hotel
9:00 a.m. Check-In/Sign-In
9:05 a.m. Opening Prayer
9:15 a.m. Music Ministry Moment
9:45 a.m. Looking Ahead
10:00 a.m. Opening General Session
10:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Executive Super Session
As Radio, TV and the entertainment industry continues to evolve and adapt to changing to listener habits and technology, it still remains an important and influential part of the media landscape. So how do we stay relevant and current with what we do? Hear from these music executives who sit in the hot seats every day!
Moderator: Benita Bellamy-Kelly
Panelists: Ebony Funderburk, Rogerick Jemison, Mark Ballard, Ricky Burshell, Sheilah Belle, Earl Bynum
Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:05 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.– Sessions (2 classrooms)
Artist & Career Development
Take an inside look at artist management, marketing, and what it takes to building a successful music career.
Facilitator: Earl Bynum & Bishop Josh Bracy
It’s the ReMix
Navigate spinning on the 1’s and 2’s and the art of producing tracks
Facilitator: Al Hot Mix Holmes
2:05 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Film Making 101
Are you an aspiring film maker? Get real answers and pro advice on the most innovative cinematic techniques and production equipment, distribution and licensing and script writing.
Facilitator: Ricky Burchell
The Beauty of Holiness
Explore the spiritual significance of dance in worship and how it reflects holiness
and reverence
Facilitator: Ms. Jackie Kendrick and Teresa Caldwell
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wrap Up
Affiliate Presidents Meet Bishop Wells
Grow your GIN community from the inside out.
Facilitator: Bishop Wells
Close/Prayer over the GIN Body
8:00 p.m. – Midnight
GIN After Party
Location: The Pyramid
3634 Clarksville Pike
Nashville 37218
Fee: GIN Convention Members FREE Access
