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Innovation & Inspiration

Cutting Edge C.E. (formerly the Cutting Edge Music Business Conference) will again discuss “Hot Topics†and “Current Trends†in today’s entertainment business. Attend conference sessions on Entertainment Law, Music Business, Film financing, and tax credits, Roots Music, and the NewWorks Showcases. Check out the NOLA Downtown Festival and Cruisin’ New Orleans Pro Gear Show return to the streets of Downtown New Orleans' Central Business District.

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Entertainment Law & Music Business Speaker

John F. Bradley is the founding partner of the Bradley Legal Group, P.A., located in the heart of do

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Entertainment Law Speaker

Former, District "C" Councilmember Nadine M. Ramsey represented the largest and most diverse distric

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Edgar D. Gankendorff, born Lafayette, Louisiana, 1965; admitted to bar, 1991, Louisiana. Licensed to

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Entertainment Law Speaker

Mr. Zegarelli has practiced law for almost 30 years as Managing Shareholder of the Pittsburgh-based

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Entertainment Law & Music Business Speaker

Scott Keniley’s legal career has given him the opportunity to work in the most cutting-edge and ne

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Former Louisiana Red Hot Records’ Executive. Award-winning singer/songwriter Lilli Lewis is known

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Entertainment Law Speaker

Todd Brabec, Esq., former Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Membership for ASCAP (t

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Brian D. Caplan has more than 33 years’ experience litigating a broad range of entertainment, in

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Entertainment Law Speaker

JEFFREY BRABEC is Vice President of Business Affairs for BMG Chrysalis (representing the catalogues

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Entertainment Law Speaker

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Music Business Speaker

Strategic Business Leader, and lifelong professional in the music industry, with strong experience i

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Edgar D. Gankendorff, born Lafayette, Louisiana, 1965; admitted to bar, 1991, Louisiana. Licensed to

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    What Members Are Saying

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    “The best place to be to learn and network!”

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    "Every local musician should sign up for this conference!"

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    "Don't sleep on this! Well worth the investment."

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    "If you are an artist, you should definitely attend this conference. I learned more in one day with the panels/guests than over the past couple of years. I appreciated getting to play at The Allways Lounge. It is by far my favorite venue!"

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    35.00 $
    NewWorks Artists Showcase
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    Bring on the Bands! Play for the professionals. An artist’s best publicity is performance. In addition, these artists get an opportunity to attend panels and network at the conference. Provide EPK and sample of your music for full consideration. Artist must play at least three original songs.
    150.00 $
    Cutting Edge Conference Sessions (One Day Fee)
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    The Conference Sessions feature successful music/film/digital/legal professionals who address “hot” topics and “new” trends – everything from getting your music in films, raising funds for film projects, to booking, touring, publicity and promotions.
    200.00 $
    CE Entertainment Law CLE Conference Sessions (One Day Fee)
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    150.00 $
    CE Entertainment Law CLE (3 CLE cr. hr. Fee)
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    Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar examines the latest in Entertainment Law including litigation trends, publishing, current contractual agreement safeguards as well as film contracts and digital agreements.
    100.00 $
    Student 3 Days Rate (Valid ID Required)
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    Good for 8/19 – 8/22, students must show a valid ID at the time of the event.
    35.00 $
    Student Daily Rate (Valid ID Required)
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    Students must show a valid ID at the time of the event.
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    Educators Rate (50% Discount)
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    Join us at the 33rd Cutting Edge Conference | AUGUST 13 - 16, 2025