Yes you read correctly. This year’s highly esteemed event, The Core DJ’s Retreat will be held in Miami, FL. Continuing in its tradition of premier networking and interactive presentation of talent, Tony Neal (CEO of The Core DJs) has teamed up with B Major Music Group (owned by Miami based Minnesota Viking Bryant McKinnie) to make this year’s retreat an undoubtedly special event. Here is more information regarding the proceedings via the event’s press release:

Why Are
Your Favorite Professional Athletes Registering for The Core DJs Retreat
XIV?
 


Houston, TX
Tony Neal, CEO of The Core DJs Worldwide, has confirmed that
Core Retreat XIV will be in Miami May 6th– 9th,
2011 at the Marriott Hotel Biscayne Bay, presented by B Major Music
Group.  This installment of the internationally known conference
will focus on record labels and entertainment companies owned by athletes,
while maintaining its platform to introduce new talent and promote established
talent to the largest active DJ pool in the world.  Attendees can
register and get information for the conference at www.coredjs.com
 


Always a high profile entertainment
industry event, The Core Retreat is known for attracting the biggest
names and brands.  Previous participants include Diddy, Jive Records,
Akon, BET, Bad Boy, Erykah Badu, Ciroc, Interscope Records, and J Records
just to name a few.  The initial response to this year’s theme
has been outstanding, with confirmed participation from athlete label
owners including Bryant McKinnie (Vikings), Carmelo Anthony (Knicks),
Amare Stoudemire (Knicks), and Nick Barnette (Packers). “I’m approached
all the time by my friends who play professional sports trying to gain
a better understanding of the business side of music.  This conference
will serve to get them on the right track,” Neal explains.
 


Entering its 7th
year, the Core DJs Worldwide is the premier coalition for DJs, with
a membership of 500 of the country’s most influential DJs, as well
as international DJ Talent.  Some of its most well known members
include actor Idris Elba, DJ Low Down Loretta Brown (aka Erykah Badu),
and syndicated personality Big Tigger.  The retreat seeks to provide
knowledge and resources to labels and artists, while also introducing
their music to the multitude of DJs, media, major label executives,
brand reps, and thousands of patrons that attend each retreat. This
retreat will also offer new features to enhance the experience for participants
including the Core Press Room, where talent can be interviewed &
present single to media covering the event.   

Interested in attending? Hurry to your computers and register via TheCoreRetreat14.Eventbrite.com. Over 800 DJs have already registered so do not be the one left out of this monumental event. Keep close to myself and 24HourHipHop.com for more coverage on the event.

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