An Update Ob Bbmg Events And Happenings

Billboard Names Wes Orshoski Associate Editor, Among Shifts



As part of an ongoing editorial restructuring, Billboard editor in chief Timothy White announced several key shifts within "Billboard's highly talented and resourceful team." Wes Orshoski has been named associate editor, based in New York. The Cleveland-area native has been news editor with Billboard Bulletin for the past year, based in Los Angeles and then New York. Prior to that position, Orshoski was a reporter with the Orange County Register in Santa Ana, Calif. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Orshoski will handle feature writing and copy editing and report to executive editor Bradley Bambarger.

Former associate editor Wayne Hoffman's role will be expanded to deputy editor (reporting to Bambarger). Prior to joining Billboard as associate editor in March, Hoffman was managing editor for the New York Blade. His new duties include coordinating Billboard's weekly news coverage and copy flow, as well as writing feature articles and criticism, with a specialty in musical theater.

Ray Waddell, the Billboard touring editor since February 2000, has been promoted to senior writer, based in Nashville. And finally, Chuck Taylor has been named senior editor. Formerly a senior writer and the programming editor prior to that, the Billboard veteran of almost six years retains his longtime duties as editor of the single reviews page and adds to that news-editing responsibilities.


Billboard Dance Summit Sets Site



For the second year in a row, the Billboard Dance Music Summit will take place in New York. Now in its eighth year, the three-day event, which convenes July 24-26 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, will feature daily panels and nightly artist/DJ showcases.

For the July 24 opening-night party at the Shine nightclub, Billboard has secured Strictly Rhythm's Ultra Naté and Logic's Gloria Gaynor, both of whom will deliver live sets with bands. Expect both internationally revered singers to mesmerize summit attendees with a delicious mix of classic recordings and brand-new material. Before, between, and after the live performances, the Angel, DJ Smash, and King Britt will be supplying the supple turntable beats.

On Wednesday, July 25, the party moves outdoors to the Sunset Terrace at the Chelsea Piers, overlooking the Hudson River. DJ Dimitri From Paris kicks this evening off at 7:30 with a "sunset mix." New York DJs Steve Travolta and Danny Krivit will follow.

The July 26 closing-night party, at club-of-the-moment Centro-Fly, is sure to bring the conference to a bangin' close. With three separate rooms, Centro-Fly gives clubgoers the opportunity to experience a variety of moods and sounds. In the main room, Billboard has confirmed an international roster of DJs, including the U.K.'s DJ Paulette and Rhythm Masters and New York's Roger Sanchez and Erick Morillo. For this night only, the club's Pinky room will become 2-step central with London-Sire act Artful Dodger manning the turntables. Those desiring Paradise Garage memories are advised to head directly to the club's Tapioca Room, where New York DJs Bobby Shaw and Tony Troffa will be serving up classic sounds.




Billboard Dance Music Summit

Waldorf Astoria • New York City • July 24-26



Billboard/BET R&B Hip-Hop Conference & Awards

New York Hilton • New York City • August 28-30



Billboard/Airplay Monitor Radio Seminar & Awards

Eden Roc Hotel • Miami Beach • October 4-6



Billboard Music Video Conference & Awards

Beverly Hilton • Beverly Hills • October 31-November 2



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