Online digest from "Colisium" International Music Conference in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan

1. According to the sta s cs of the conferences held in Saint-Petersburg, Minsk, Kiev and Almaty the total amount of
a endees was about two thousand specialists of music industry from 12 countries. Among speakers who were taking part
in conferences were famous promoters, producers, representa ves from record labels, music journalists, program directors
from TV and radio sta ons, representa ves from security and insurance companies and many other key players of music
market.
There were 92 panel discussions held covering all the hot topics in show business today. Approximately 84000 people took
part in the conferences via social media. 126 companies from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Germany, Poland,
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, England and Japan a ended Colisium in 2014.
In May Colisium Interna onal Music and Media Conven on gathered friends, partners and par cipants for a meet up in the
cozy and roman c art kitchen restaurant Helsinkibar. All the guests enjoyed a relaxed and friendly atmosphere listening to a
presenta on about the results of Colisium conven ons that were held already in four countries this year. Planning the future
and development-discussions also took place.
The main topics of discussion were:
- Colisium 2014 - Achivements
- Showcases - Why Ar sts need them?
- Partnership with “Light music” company
- “Colisium 3plet Select” – New means of communica on between ar st and promoter
- Opportuni es for students to volunteer at summer fes vals
- Educa onal seminars
- Colisium 11 – 14 September 2014 in Moscow, Sokolniki Exibi on Center, NAMM MusikMesse Russia. Registra on is
open!
- Colisium 6 – 8 November 2014 in Siberia, Krasnojarsk
- Expanding of Colisium to Latvia, Poland and India
Colisium 2014 Summary
Main organizers of Colisium conference Vladimir Kravchenko and Sergey Babitch were proud to report the achievements
made in the conferences held in Saint-Petersburg, Minsk, Kiev and Almaty. Special guests of the mee ng Ilya Bortnuk - CEO of
“Ligth Music” Agency of Cultural Communica ons, Michail Shurigin – CEO of NCA Agency, Inessa Konopleva – Project manager
of NCA Agency, Egor Egerev – CEO of Ticketscloud.ru, Vadim Sukhikh – Insurance Broker of “EIRB”, Alexei Prokaev – art
director of “Sibur Arena” venue, Sani Kontula-Webb - cultural specialist in General Consulate of Finland in Saint-Petersburg
and music journalist Max Hagen also shared there expert opinions.

2. A special effort was made to highlight Colisium's independence of current poli cal situa on. Organizers are convinced that
such events as Colisium have a huge interna onal cultural value in today's world and serve the purpose of helping
par cipants stay in friendly rela ons despite the poli cal situa on. “When poli cal situa on is tearing people apart our
main goal is to stay independent, try to stay close to each other and build cultural bridges between countries. We are
important to each other in all ma ers. We all felt this very strongly in the March conference in Kiev. That's why we will
keep developing our collabora ons and support the projects that started at our conferences”, - that is the opinion and
general principal of main organizers of Colisium.
Colisium 2014 – Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan
In 2014 Colisium was held in the following cities:
- Saint-Petersburg, Crowne Plaza, St. Petersburg Airport (21-23 February)
- Minsk, Palace of Republic (1-2 March)
-Kiev, Sport Complex Olympiisky (6-7 March)
-Almaty, Best Western Plus Atakent Park Hotel (12-13 March)
Facts about Colisium conference:
- 92 theme panel discussions
- 126 companies participated
- 249 speakers
- 1150 attendees
- 6920 visitors of the official web-site
- 84678 people took part via social media

3. Showcases. Why ar st need them?
Colisium conference is always happy to provide pla orm for development of a new upcoming ar sts in Russia, Ukraine,
Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Taking part in showcases is always a good opportunity for local and regional ar sts who are
looking for promo on and new fans and audiences.
These kind of showcases are held in different countries around the world and are the best opportuni es for ar sts and
promoters to find each other.
Partnership with “Light Music” company
At the May 2014 mee ng it was announced that Colisium starts collabora on with “Light Music” Agency of Cultural
Communica ons. Star ng from the year 2014 CEO of “Light Music” Agency of Cultural Communica ons Ilya Bortnuk will be
modera ng showcases' program for Colisium Music and Media Conference. Vladimir Kravchenko commented on this
partnership: “We have known each other for a long me and Ilya has a lot of experience in organizing fes vals and
undeniable professional taste. We are consul ng him about many things. We o en a end the same music conferences and
showcases in different ci es around the world. There is no be er person in our country to es mate the poten al of a new
ar st in showcase events than Ilya. He is a professional with enthusiasm and is inspired to do it. Not every promoter does it
the same way, which is why you can always trust his expert opinion. And of course we will always try to help each other to
find and promote new ar sts and names.”

4. Our first digital compilation of best upcoming Artists from 5 countries: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Estonia
proudly presents
The fastest tool for Artists, fans, managers
App for Android, iPhone and iPad. Search Colisium
select
and promoters to connect each other
“Colisium 3plet Select” Applica on. New Instrument in Communica on Between Ar st and
Promoter
Among all other things discussed on the mee ng in May organizers of Colisium presented new “3plet compila on
Colisium 2014” together with Valery Mifodovsky - CEO and founder of digital music publishing “3plet”.
3plet is a new standard and for sure the peak of evolu on in music publishing nowadays. It's a format that combines
music, lyrics, video and illustra ons in one digital applica on for all current pla orms such as Android, iOS, Symbian and
other. Visualiza on with pictures that can be chosen to ones choise of gadget expands the music experience and makes
immersion into music much deeper than just sound.
Having such a great tool as “Colisium 3plet Select” applica on available a promoter can at any me get familiar with new
upcoming ar sts from different countries to consider them for fes vals, showcases and other events. The applica ons user-
friendly and easy to use interface makes it very simple to find and demonstrate content to colleagues without the need of
search engines, e-mails and other on-line services. With this applica on you also get direct access to ar sts and managers
contact informa on.
A er summarizing the results of all conferences “Colisium 3plet Select” compila on was released. Most of the bands
presented on this compila on took part in Colisium showcases. There are 15 ar sts of various genres from five countries
(Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Estonia) on the compila on. It is already available worldwide for free download via
iTunes and Google Play.
The following ar sts are presented in the complita on: Dubsinthe, Yellow Brick Road, Aldaspan, Jacuzzi Project, Rocco, Four
Phonica, Anissa, Vox Mira, Jenia Lubich, Stoned Jesus, Avias, Digital Digital, OdnoNo, Vivienne Mort, Dominia.
A er the release of the first compila on it was announced that collec ng tracks from ar sts worldwide for the next
compila ons will be started. It is worth the men on that the content is carefully selected and controlled by experts from the
five countries listed above.
Applica ons for the next compila ons can be send to colisium3plet@gmail.com
Only studio quality material will be considered!

5. Opportuni es for students to volunteer at summer fes vals
Another important topic of discussion in the mee ng was an announcement of opening opportuni es for students to intern in
the main concert agencies and big summer fes vals such as Stereoleto (Saint-Petersburg), Vozdux (Petrozavodsk), Ostrov
(Archangelsk), Usadba Jazz (Saint-Petersburg).
This year Colisium conference established partnerships with such universi es as Saint-Petersburg University of Culture and
Arts, Smolniy University (Saint-Petersburg), Saint-Petersburg University of Humani es and Social Sciences (Profsoyzov
University), Saint-Petersburg State University of Film and Television, State University of Management (Moscow).
Colisium conference offers intriguing and exi ng projects to young specialists and students from universi es, which will
help them understand how music business really works. Every intern has an opportunity to experience “from the inside”
how an organiza on works. This will help them in choosing their own professional path in the future. Internship is a
perfect way to get to know possible future employers and realize professional goals.
To take part in Colisium projects for students register here www.colisium.org
Educa onal Seminars
This year various educa onal seminars are being held under the supervision of Colisium in many ci es for example in
Saint-Petersburg and Kiev. Also establishing of a video channel for special webinars with specialists is discussed. It will be a
good opportunity for people from far regions who can not a end the conference.
Organizers have also shared their plans about the expansion of Colisium in the next two years.
It is worth no cing that except ci es that are already confirmed there are nego a ons about Colisium been held in Latvia,
Poland and India (Goa) which is an exci ng possibility.

7. C O L I S I U MOOPERATION PPORTUNITIES EADERSHIP NFORMATION TRATEGY NNOVATIONS NITY ODERNIZATION
September 11-14
Sokolniki
Moscow
Register now at www.colisium.org
And that is what we expect this autumn!
Colisium Moscow, 11-14 September
Main Colisium conference is going to be in Moscow in connec on with NAMM MusikMesse Russia in Sokolniki Exhibi on
Center 11-14 September
Colisium Siberia, 6-8 November, Krasnojarsk
First me in Siberia, 6-8 November, Krasnojarsk, Interna onal Exhibi on Center “Siberia”
Early Bird Registra on is already open at www.colisium.org