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(LIVE STREAM) 1st annual Viral Movements Music Seminar this Weekend!
By The Bahamas Weekly News Team
Feb 4, 2011 - 1:08:08 PM

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island   - The panelists, organizers and guest artists have arrived in Grand Bahama for the Viral Movements Music Conference which takes place all day Saturday, February 5th at the Pelican Bay Hotel in Lucaya at their newly opened Canal House conference and meeting center.

A press conference was held on Friday, February 4th and was streamed via Ustream.tv/channel/viral-movements

Tonight's Meet & Greet to be held at Neptune's Cocktail Lounge, Friday, February 4th from 7pm - 10pm will also be streamed.

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During the Livestream, which was facilitated by Africa Allah of @DIRadioCast, persons viewing from other locations were given the opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming conference to a panel made up of Sophia Lightbourne (Da Lioness), event organizer; PJ Sands, founder of DS3 Entertainment Group; Terneille (Tada) Burrows, recording artist; and Scharad Lightbourne. 

When asked to give an overview of what the conference is all about, Tada responded by saying, "It doesn't matter where you are from, you can promote yourself, and even collaborate on music with others in other locations by the technology at our fingertips today. Promote yourself no matter where you are by doing so 'virtually' ".

Persons wishing to register that have not yet done so can come out to Pelican Bay as early as 8am and prior to the start time of 10am.

If you do not live on Grand Bahama you can also participate in the event by signing up on the Webinar Hub HERE

Wrapping up the  day long conference on Saturday evening will be the Round 3 Viral Movement closing concert at Club Amnesia featuring Rock City, Rapp Quelle, Sammi Starr, Raquelle Oliver, and TaDa.

Register for the 1st annual Viral Movements Music Conference, Saturday, February 5th

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The Viral Movements Music Conference organizers at the Pelican Bay Canal House after a press conference was not only held for visitors in person, but for those on the web via UStream and Twitter. Left to right: Africa Allah, Adra 'GAMFace' Miller, PJ Douglas Sands, Da Lioness, Terneille 'Tada' Burrows, and Scharad Lightbourne Photo: The Bahamas Weekly

Viral Movements aims to introduce to the Bahamian entertainment industry the power of new media by facilitating  this seminar via Voice-over IP  and distance learning tools. Viral Movements offers  access at a fraction of the cost  with  similar goals to that of the Power Summit hosted during 2005 in Freeport.  The seminar allows for  more intimate networking and showcasing opportunities, while providing a digital footprint for all participants.  

The main objective is to facilitate the growth of a viable entertainment industry in the Bahamas and export that product internationally. The primary goal is to educate virtually and physically provide  attendees with information that they use to position themselves and brand on a global scale.   After attending the groundbreaking MUMO Summit in October 2010 in Nassau, it was very evident that the second city of Freeport could benefit from a similar event.

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A press conference panel made up of Sophia Lightbourne (Da Lioness), event organizer; PJ Sands, founder of DS3 Entertainment Group; Terneille (Tada) Burrows, recording artist; and Scharad Lightbourne not only answered questions and talked about the event on February 5th to local media, but also answered questions coming in via UStream and Twitter. Photo: The Bahamas Weekly

The event is 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.


Panelists for this Seminar include but are not limited to:

  1. DJ Aaries -  Rocawear spokesmodel, traveling DJ with repeat appearances on MTV & BET Mixtape DJ & Music marketing.  CEO of Hood Hard DJ's | This DJ knows the power of a  digital foot print and how to garner support via digital means.
  2. Rock City “R. City” - Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands recording artists/ songwriters with credits including Akon, Usher, Rihanna, Sean Kingston,  the Pussycat Dolls , & Ashlee Simpson
  3. CL of Digiwaxx - Owner of Digiwaxx Media a digital distribution company . CL is formerly an A&R for Warner  music group and has 15 years of experience in the music industry
  4. DIRadioCast New Media Network  - [Headed by Bahamian native K. R Baker aka Africa Allah] The network acts as a platform to support independent content producers, urban artists & small business, currently servicing 500,000 monthly with a 10% audio download rate.
  5. Donnie “DScantz” Scantlbury - Founder of ‘State of Emergency,’ a music and extreme lifestyle allegiance dedicated to producing R&B, Pop, Hip Hop and Rock music and partner in The DS3 Entertainment Group. He is a producer, musician and songwriter with credits including Chris Brown, Aaliyah, Ideal, Ludacris, Danity Kane, Chante Moore, Jagged Edge, J Holiday, Dave Hollister, Toni Braxton, & JoJo. DScantz is a two time Grammy nominee for work on Usher’s 2004 LP “Confessions” and a Dove Award recipient for Out of Eden’s 2003 LP “This Is Your Life”.

Viral Movements Music Seminar will be held in Freeport, Bahamas on February 5, 2011 at the Pelican Bay Conference Center.  Registration is $50 and can be paid locally in Freeport by contacting Sophia Lightbourne (242)727-3944, Nassau with PJ Sands (242)424-4977  or via the internet at http://viralmovements. eventbrite.com .

Special thanks to all sponsors including Pelican Bay Hotel, The Bahamas Weekly, MUMO Summit, DIRadiocast New Media Network, Adnil Marine Supplies, Club Amnesia, Hardour Collection, MangoTree Media, Digiwaxx Media, Monster Cable, TwitScreens, Stylezine, eLife242, Hood Hard DJs and all others that have contributed to making this event a success.


DA LIONESS: The Woman Behind the Music

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 .

During this time, Lioness decided to further her  passion for music by attending S.A.E Institute in Miami to obtain a degree in audio engineering and production. Upon completion, Lioness decided to make a leap of faith and moved to Los Angeles, California to intern with some of the best engineers in the music business such as Bobby Brooks, personal mix engineer for Stevie Wonder, Rick James, Teena Marie and freelance engineer for the late Michael Jackson.  

After gaining information and knowledge from these engineers, Lioness decided to move back home to Freeport, Bahamas in 2010 to establish Lioness Music Group. Lioness Music Group is an urban, independent production company, that focuses on developing and promoting Bahamian talent. Lioness Music Group aims to produce quality music while educating, empowering and developing Bahamian artists and producers.


More info can be found at:

Web Site: http://www.wix.com/ viralmovements/viralmovements


Trending Twitter Topic: #ViralMovements

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event. php?eid=174711962554612

UStream for Showcase & Listening Lounge: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ viral-movements

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