Sounds of Victory & Earl Bynum Ministries with Independent Gospel Artists Alliance will present 3^rd Annual Conference from July 19, 2012, till July 21, 2012, at The Mount, Chesapeake, VA. The goal of the conference is to educate, motivate and inspire independent gospel artists. 2012 conference will feature courses, showcases, and 2^nd Annual Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards.

Courses set for the 2012 conference are:

Distribution 1

Distribution 2

Marketing

Artist Branding

Best Practices in E-Mail Marketing

Power of Publicity

Licensing and Royalties

Structuring Contracts

Small Business Set-up/Independent Label Operation

Artist Management/Managing Yourself

Radio Relationships (Internet)

Radio Relationships (Terrestrial)

Promotional CD/Artwork Design

Performance Do's and Don'ts (Panel Discussion)

Special Session: "Balancing Church Ministry & Music Career"

To view the full schedule, go to http://www.indiegospelalliance.com/#/features-events/4560448763.

Some of the presenters are, Thomas Rollins from New Day Distribution, Ike Owens from The Adonai Music Group, Benita Bellamy from The Bellamy Group, Andrea R. Williams from Tehillah Enterprises, LLC, Andrea R. Williams, Tehillah Enterprises, LLC, April Washington-Essex from, Habakkuk Music, Reggie Richardson from Rejoice America Radio, and many others. To view the full list of presenters click here.

2^nd Annual Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards will be held Friday, July 20, 2012. The Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards is not based on popularity but on merit and works achieved. For the categories and nominees click here.

Saturday night showcase will feature Stellar nominated gospel artist Earnest Pugh at new Testament Church, located at 403 Rapidan Str, Portsmouth, VA.

For more information about the 3^rd Annual Conference, visit http://www.indiegospelalliance.com/. The conference is presented by Sounds of Victory and Earl Bynum Ministries, LLC.

Registration for the 3^rd Annual Conference can be done here.