Less than two weeks away, MixShow Live is set to be the largest urban music conference of the year. Scheduled August 10th – 13th at the W Hotel (Buckhead), MixShow Live Atlanta is bringing an unparalleled learning, networking and socializing experience for attendees. MixShow Live has partnered with sponsors including Hot 107.9 (Atlanta), The Source Magazine, indie label sponsor Perfect Music Records, Hip Hop Weekly, (BET’s hit show) Master of The Mix, Digiwaxx, Nuvo, Atlantic Records, Grand Hustle, Island Def Jam, Interscope/Geffen, and Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes to create a eventful weekend of workshops/panels, artist showcases, artist listening suites, and parties for participants.

The music industry continues to support MixShow Live, involving their expertise and brands in the conference. Industry heavy hitters like Reggie Rouse (recently named on Billboard’s Urban Power 30 List), Deborah Atney, DJ Greg Street, DJ Drama, and Source Magazine Publisher L. Londell McMillan, are among the confirmed panelist speaking this year. The list of confirmed talent for MixShow Live is growing daily, with T.I. (and Grand Hustle) being the most recent addition. Talent including Big Boi, DJ Sense (of the Aphilliates) Currency, and Too Short are confirmed to host social events and judge showcases.

As the final touches to the schedule are made, MixShow Live Atlanta is on pace to raise the bar for conference to follow. For more information on how to attend or get involved visit http://MixShowLive2012.com or call The Core DJ Hotline 877 333 9940

(UPDATED) MixShow Live Schedule Highlights

FRIDAY

CoreModel Panel“Building The Brand”

Panelists: Amina Diop(Melanzh Enterprise, Founder), Sheneka Adams(Model/Actress), Olori Swank (Swank Consulting),Stephanie Ogubu(BallerAlert.com)

“The Programmers POWER Panel” Tony Neal & Amir Boyd, Moderators

Panelist: Reggie Rouse(WVEE), George Cook(KKDA), Hurricane Dave(WHAT), Jill Strada(WPOW), Al B Sylk(WGCI), Derrick Baker(WEDR), Devin Steel(WHRK, KJMS, WHAL & WDIA), Big Sue (WHRK),Reggie Hawkins (Sirius Hip Hop Nation), Rob Neal(WJZD, WQID), Woody Woods (WRVZ), Derrick “Lil D” Greene (WAGH, WBFA, WDAK, WHAL, WGEX, WGSY, WJIZ, WMRZ, WOBB, WSHE, WSTH, WVRK), DJ Fresh(WHWT), Bill Black(WHTA), Frank White(WJWZ), Sherita Saulsberry (KVEG)

Coast 2 Coast presentsIndustry Mixer & Showcase

Guest Judges: Trae tha Truth, Currency, Jazzy Pha, Too Short, Nitti Beatz, Yung Joc & Gangsta Boo

WINNER will receive feature from media partner Hip Hop Weekly.

Island Def Jam Listening Suite featuring Big Boi

DJ’s vs. Artist’s Bowling Tournament hosted by: Big Boi

SATURDAY
IAHWEH Entertainment presents
DJ POWER Panel: Beyond the MixShow DJ Impact, Moderator
Panelist: DJ Drama (Gangsta Grillz), DJ Kay Slay (Hot 97/Sirus XM66), DJ Scratch (Legendary DJ/Producer), DJ A Bay Bay (K104 Dallas/Producer), DJ Juggie (Q93 New Orleans), DJ Green Lantern(V103/Sirus XM Hip Hop Nation), DJ Greg Street(V103/Hittmen DJs President/Cash Money Records), DJ Bigga Rakin(WRNR/Hittmen DJs/Cool Running DJs), DJ Finesse(WMJI/Core DJs President), DJ Nina 9 (Sirus XM44), DJ Dimepiece (WGCI Chicago/Sirus XM/iHeartRadio), DJ Bill Black (Hot 107.9 Atlanta), DJ Kool Killa (Mediabase DJ/Producer), DJ Chris Coleman (98.7 Kiss Birmingham), DJ D Tec(Super Friends DJs)

Interscope/Geffen/A&MListening Suite

Epic Records Listening Suite

Mix Show Live & Furious Entertainment Presents:Kay Slay & Drumma Boy’s Official Birthday Bashhosted by Diamond

SUNDAY

Source Magazine presents
“Meet The Press” Media & PR Panel informational for indie talent & brands Cherrell Rene, Moderator

Perfect Music Records & The Source Magazine presents

“The New Artist Showcase”

Guest Judges: Tony Neal (CEO of Core DJs), Deborah Atney (CEO of Mizay Entertainment), DJ Sense (CEO of Aphilliates/Hot 107.9/Aphilliates Show SHADE 45), L. Londell McMillian (Publisher of Source Magazine) & Surprise Celebrity Guest WINNER will receive feature in The Source Magazine

The Core DJs & DigiWaxx presents

“The Core Models’ Nuvo Pool Party” hosted by DJ Dimepiece, Shay “Buckey” Johnson, and Delishis

Schedule Appearances include:T.I., Rasheeda, L.E.P. Bogus Boyz, Twista, Teirra Marie, MYKO, Blow, D.O.P.E. & Mitchelle’l

MixShow Live Legends Old Skool Skate Jamhosted by Sky & Jason Weaver

Scheduled Appearances include: Erick Sermon, Lord Jamar, DJ Scratch, DJ Red Alert, Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, Diamond D, Christopher Williams, Soul 4 Real, DJ Hurricane, Larry Blackman, Vaughn Mason, Kenni Burke, Silk, Davy DMX, Grandmaster D, Whodini, MC Shan, The Cut Creator, Daddy O, YZ, The Awesome 2, MixMaster Ice, Spyder D, & Sparky D