2015 Cutting Edge – Gets Back To The Music • Songs • Musicians

August 27 – 29, 2015

New Orleans is the home of the Cutting Edge C.E. In New Orleans, music is more than business; it’s also cultural expression. Every artist that performs during the Cutting Edge C.E. becomes a part of New Orleans cultural history.

Cutting Edge Music Business Conference Featuring successful music professionals who address “hot” topics and “new” trends–everything from getting your music in films, to booking, touring, publicity and promotions.	Continuing Legal Education The 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.
NewWorks Showcase Bring on the Bands! Play for the professionals. A band’s best publicity is performance. In addition these artists get an opportunity to attend panels and network at the conference.	Roots Music Gathering The roots of New Orleans music are the Cutting Edge, even when the backbeat is a half beat behind. The Roots Music Gathering is about the world communities that like New Orleans produce music as a part of their cultural expression.
Film and Interactive The Cutting Edge Film and Interactive Media Workshops show independent filmmakers how to finance films and garner distribution deals. Those interested can have their film critiqued in the Film Showcase.	NOLA Downtown Festival The Music Business Institute (MBI) introduces the nola DOWNTOWN music and arts festival presented with the Cutting Edge: CE. Taking place in the Central Business District and the Warehouse Arts District the festival celebrates the revival of Downtown New Orleans.