Timmy Trumpet and More Announced for EMC 2015

Timmy Trumpet, currently ranked Australia’s #1 DJ (inthemix Awards 2015) and whose hit single “Freaks” this year became Ministry of Sound’s highest ever selling single. Joining already announced speakers Carl Cox, Gilles Peterson and Ta-ku, will be breakthrough 19-year-old Australian rapper Tkay Maidza, YouTube sensations Mashd N Kutcher, rising stars Slumberjack, Melbourne Producer/DJ Benson, ‘r u a cop’ producers The Meeting Tree, electro-pop breakout artist Michelle Xen, plus many more game-changers and decision-makers in the electronic music industry. EMC are proud to announce JMC Academy as the official presenting partner of this year’s Masterclass Theatre, unpinning their commitment to deliver inspiring and technologically sophisticated programs that cater to the global needs of creative industries. This JMC Masterclass program will also include tailored interviews and panel discussions focusing on the needs and interests of emerging artists and industry members. Delegates will get the chance to join some of the biggest names in electronic music including Tigerlily, Mashd N Kutcher, Slumberjack, Benson, The Meeting Tree,songwriter Chris Arnott, Founder and Director of Tiny Monster Jess Beston, Artist Manager Ali Tomoana, Blink and General Manager of 120 Publishing Karen Hamilton as they offer aspiring music producers and fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to find out how some of the best in the industry create their music. And that’s not all: the acts above are joined by a host of other industry heavyweights including Jeff Drake (Head of A&R, Ministry of Sound AUST), Ben Dennis (Manager, Peking Duk, Benson, Myriad Management AUST), Katie Cunningham (Editor, inthemix AUST), Matt Stafford (Manager, Timmy Trumpet / Artist USA), Monique Rothstein (Director, Positive Feedback AUST), Trent Grimes (General Manager of Touring, Ministry of Sound AUST), Jess Beston (Director, Tiny Monster AUST), plus many more yet to be announced. For the first time in 2015, EMC is making the event more accessible to aspiring artists, managers, promoters and others wanting to break into the industry with the EMC Academy pass which offers buyers access to just the JMC Masterclass Theatre at a reduced rate compared to the EMC Pro pass which gives buyers full access to all EMC keynotes, masterclasses, panels, networking events and parties. “EMC offers unmatched networking opportunities for both aspiring and established industry members,” said EMC founder Neil Ackland. “In addition to career-building and agenda setting conference programming, EMC is the only time you’ll find Asia-Pacific’s biggest electronic players all in the one place, making it an essential event on the electronic music industry calendar.” Second Release EMC Pro & EMC Academy delegate passes are available here. EMC is supported by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, a key strategic partner with the aim of helping to grow the event, and attracting interstate and international visitors and creative professionals to NSW. EMC’s Incoming Visitor’s Program, a partnership program between EMC and Australia Council for the Arts, hosts numerous leading talent buyers at EMC from international markets such as North America, Asia, UK and Europe. EMC SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT LINEUP Timmy Trumpet – Artist (AUST) Tkay Maidza – Artist (AUST) Nina Agzarian – Artist/Radio Presenter, Nina Las Vegas/Triple J (AUST) Mashd N Kutcher – Artist (AUST) Slumberjack – Artist (AUST) Benson – Artist (AUST) The Meeting Tree – Artist (AUST) Jeff Drake – Head of A&R, Ministry of Sound (AUST) Ben Dennis – Artist Manager, Myriad MGMT (AUST) Katie Cunningham – Editor, inthemix (AUST) Matt Stafford – Manager, Timmy Trumpet / Artist (USA) Chris Arnott – Songwriter/Artist (AUST) Monique Rothstein – Director, Positive Feedback (AUST) Trent Grimes – General Manager of Touring, Ministry of Sound (AUST) Jess Beston  – Director, Tiny Monster (AUST) Michelle Xen – Artist (AUST) Ali Tomoana – Director, Soul Has No Tempo (AUST)]]>