This Weekend the first ever Viral Movements conference hit the shores of the nation’s second city Grand Bahama. As local artist from all over the country converge on the newly opened Pelican Bay Conference Center to learn more about promoting their music on a world wide scale using Internet Based (Viral) methods. The event was hosted by Sophia Lightbourne formerly known as DJ Shorty,currently known as Da Lioness developed an interest in music at the age of 5, when she began piano lessons. But it was’t until her senior year of high school in Florida, when she truly got in tune with her musical passion, when she took up the DJ craft. Lioness partnered up with Chip Lee formerly of Black Chiney and began to play for Lee’s Unlimited sound system. Lioness was the first female DJ out of the Bahamas to tour internationally, performing all over the Bahamas, Caribbean, US and Canada.
The conference covered many topics including “Building your Brand”, Digital Distribution, and Live Performances. Local artist were treated to information from international panelist such as hit song writers ‘RockCity’ and international DJ – Dj Aaries that gave top notch advice , that all the attendees agreed was well needed for them to further their musical aspirations.
The Conference was deemed a success by all involved and is sure to see a part 2 in 2012 … Check out the photos below (provided by scharadl.com) and look out for our video features from the conference coming soon.
