Vancouver, BC , May 17, 2008 –- New Music West is one of the largest and most influential new music events in North America, and the only annual public new music showcase in Western Canada. Operating since 1990, New Music West showcases over 200 bands to the public and industry. The event includes a conference, networking opportunities, educational workshops, and artist performances. Past performers have included: Nickelback, Marilyn Manson, Gene Simmons, Perry Farrell, Swollen Members, Sam Roberts, The Flaming Lips, Frank Black, Hot Hot Heat, Matthew Good, Run DMC, Metric, Mark Farina, Blind Boys of Alabama, Midnight Oil, The Trews, Stars, Liz Phair, and Modest Mouse.

Patrick Sullivan (President & CEO of RightsFlow) will participate in the “Marketing & New Media” panel discussion being held at Stadium Club at Edgewater Casino on May 17th (12 pm), alongside Nova Koocher (Nova Music Services), Aaron Zon (MMS), MiShawn Williams (LA), Gary Greenstein (Wilson Sonini Goodrich & Rosati), Brian Shuster (Utherverse), and Bryan Potvin (Mercury Mobile).

For more information, please visit: http://www.newmusicwest.com/