Olivia was recently invited to participate in the "Master Class: Women in Music" panel discussion at The 2006 Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Film & TV Music Conference, held on November 14-15 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
Olivia joined some of the top female artists and film and television music executives to discuss the increasingly important role of women in the entertainment industry. The panel was moderated by Tamara Conniff, Billboard's executive editor and associate publisher, on November 14. Here are some pictures from the event with Olivia, Melissa Etheridge, Tamara Conniff and the rest of the music industry experts.
MASTER CLASS: Women in Music
From selecting the right artists and negotiating deals to writing and performing songs, this line-up of the top film & television music executives and artists discuss the state of the business.
Moderator:
Tamara Conniff
(Associate Publisher/Executive Editor, Billboard)
Speakers:
Maureen Crowe
(Music supervisor/LA Chapter President, NARAS)
Laura Engel
(Partner/Agent, Kraft-Engel Management)
Jody Gerson
(EVP/U.S. Creative, EMI Music Publishing)
Olivia Newton-John
(Recording Superstar)
Starr Parodi
(Composer/songwriter, ParodiFair Productions)
Alexandra Patsavas
(Music Supervisor, Chop Shop)
Annette Strean
(Artist, Venus Hum)
Kris Weiner
(Director of Music & Celebrity Licensing, Deutsch)