2015 Schedule
Interactive: March 13–17  •  Film: March 13–21  •  Music: March 17–22

Independent Labels Then & Now: Looking Back and Looking Forward

Friday, March 20
12:30PM - 1:30PM

Austin Convention Center
Room 12AB
Austin Convention Center

How have indie labels evolved? Are there similarities amongst the challenges that labels face now as compared to the late 70s/early 80s? How have label service deals and direct artist deals altered the picture? Key figures who have helped shape the indie label landscape into what it is (and where it is heading) will discuss.

Hashtags

#sxsw #ThenXNow

Presenters

Brandon Schmidt

Owner

B23 Management

Richard Gottehrer

Chief Creative Officer

The Orchard

Rob Abelow

Pres/Owner

Roll Call Records

Seymour Stein

Co-Founder

Sire Records

Thaddeus Rudd

Co-Pres

Mom+Pop Music

Vincent Clery-Melin

Managing Dir

Kobalt Music Group

Details

Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband
Type
Solo / Dual / Panel
Theme
Labels
Level
Intermediate

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