The days of exclusive distribution channels are gone. Today there are countless places to sell tickets through multiple channels and at different prices. Can going wide enhance your marketing reach and allow you to compe…
Presenters
Jim McCarthy, Larry Martin, Mark Achler, Barry Kahn
What happens when a multi-platinum, Grammy winning artist with a 4-decade career and two highly successful Nashville songwriters decide to form a band and put out their record independently? Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middle…
The rise of electronic dance music into the mainstream proves the music industry's resilience with a powerful, socially engaged community and sold-out arena shows. What are the secrets to success in building community, e…
Presenters
Drew Best, Julie Kim, Mike French, Nic Adler, Jaime Sarachit
In the current climate of the music industry, international acts are finding it increasingly difficult to get signed by a label. Join us on a two day workshop where industry experts will give 30 minute lectures on the va…
Presenters
Carlos Alvarez, Claudia Alarcon, Emmanuel Zunz, Humberto Carmona, Michael Gitig, Moj Mahdara, Marissa Lopez
There are countless cautionary tales of those who don’t last long enough to achieve success and those who do achieve it, but aren’t careful with the money that they earn. There are also equally important success stories …
Presenters
Andrew W.K., Bart Dahl, Brian Joseph, Josiah Albertsen
Press releases and bios are the foundation stones of any publicity campaign. These materials are often the first information writers, editors and other content producers encounter on an artist and their decision to want …
Presenters
Jim Fusilli, Mike Greenhaus, Randy Alexander, Sarah Mary Cunningham, Howard Wuelfing
60's legends such as Ringo Starr and Eric Burdon have embraced social media to engage with their audience like never before. Acts from the 90's such as Urge Overkill are self-releasing albums and re-launching their care…
Presenters
Beth Winer, Elizabeth Freund, Greta Morgan, Michael Allen, Emily White
The five separate royalty income streams that are essential to music producers, recording artists, and songwriters are: Music Publishing Royalties, Master Royalties, Sound Recording Royalties, Home Taping and Rental Roya…
Presenters
Ashley Calhoun, Lauren Danzy, Scott Cupolo, Travis McFetridge, Tiffany Almy
Mobile technologies have enabled music executives to understand as never before how people are consuming music. What people are listening to is just the tip of the iceberg – now, labels can see where they are and even wh…
Presenters
Alex White, Brett Alperowitz, David Lowery, Marie-Alicia Chang, Will Mills
More than any other sport, baseball has a mythical, mystical quality which lends itself perfectly to music. From beloved team anthems to players' personal "at bat" music; from in-stadium sing-alongs to the countless song…
Presenters
Billy Altman, Dan Bern, Joe D'Ambrosio, Mike Mills, Steve Earle, Judy Tint
An increasing number of up-and-coming and established artists are writing original music for brands and advertisers. Though still suffering from more of a credibility stigma than composing for films, writing for brands i…
Presenters
Amos Newman, Gabe McDonough, Michael Fitzpatrick, Stephan Altman, Michael Frick
In the current climate of the music industry, international acts are finding it increasingly difficult to get signed by a label. Join us on a two day workshop where industry experts will give 30 minute lectures on the va…
Presenters
Carlos Alvarez, Claudia Alarcon, Emmanuel Zunz, Humberto Carmona, Michael Gitig, Moj Mahdara, Marissa Lopez
EDM has exploded in the U.S.. After years of being a huge force in European music, what has made the music so popular here? Is it the fact that the industry has perfected tapping into the underground and bringing it to t…
Presenters
Ken Jordan, Lee Anderson, Michael Cohen, Richard Bishop, Tim Smith, Jeff Pollack
The Zombies were one of the first and most influential of the first wave of bands to hit the U.S. during the British Invasion of the 1960’s, led by founding members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent. Their music has had a p…
Learn everything you should know about the UK music market, one of the most influential, creative and fast-changing musical environments in the world. Hear practical ideas for developing your act in the UK. Success in th…
Presenters
Amul Batra, Joanna Ashmore, Matt Wilkinson, Stephen Taverner, Jules Parker
Anything can happen when the best and brightest comedians, improvisors and storytellers present the strangest, most terrifying, most hilarious night of their life. Stories and surprises that are too crazy not to be true,…
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Anthony Atamanuik, Chris Gethard, Jon Gabrus, Neil Casey
Austin Convention Center Artist Central in Ballroom E
Thursday, March 14
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Kickstarter seems like the EASY button for funding your project. It isn't. Only 50% of Kickstarter projects are funded and there is no margin for error - or a learning curve - the remains of your failed projects will app…
Austin Convention Center Artist Central in Ballroom E
Wednesday, March 13
11:00AM -12:00PM
Bands usually don't form with business in mind, but once a band starts packing rooms, business surely intrudes. The practical aspects of touring, recording and inter-band relationships can destroy the fun and creativity …
Image-based platforms have exploded in the past 18 months, as tumblr, Pinterest, and Instagram change how we view and share items, and dominant services like Twitter and Facebook continue to adjust to meet this shift in …
Presenters
Dorothy Hui, Nate Auerbach, Shannon Schlappi, Vince Bannon, Scott Perry
Austin Convention Center Artist Central in Ballroom E
Friday, March 15
3:30PM - 4:30PM
We're constantly being told that the music recording landscape is changing, and that every artist is more empowered than ever since they own a computer. But what does this really mean for the quality and cost of recordin…
Presenters
Adrian Quesada, Dan Workman, Erik Wofford, John Congleton, Kevin Augunas, Larry Crane
In the ever-evolving music landscape, brand/band partnerships have become more important for all members of the value-chain. Find out what constitutes a successful partnership and the recommended best practices for ideal…
Presenters
Afdhel Aziz, Brad Haugen, Daniel Martinez, Scott McCune, Daniel Sena
