Advance RSVP is available to Primary Entry badge types only. Walk-ups may be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Mentor Sessions offer 15 minutes of one-on-one interaction with industry leaders and professionals from a variety of fields spanning interactive, film, and music.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in music tech, marketing/PR, and merchandise.

Chandler is a Chicago-based music business teacher, industry consultant, connector, and an integral part of his artist clients' teams. He spends his days helping artists find more fans, make more money, and get to spend more time on their music. Chandler has been teaching bachelor and MBA level music marketing and music business courses for Berklee College of Music's Berklee Online since 2012. He also provides digital expertise to the fan engagement agency Music Geek Services.

You can see Chandler’s full bio on his speaker page.

Registrants who sign up online must check-in 30 minutes before their mentor time slot to guarantee their spot. Limited on-site sign up is also available for a small number of Mentor Sessions spots and will begin 30 minutes before the first time slot of each session.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.