Music Curation Through Artist Festivals
As the universe of music festivals continues to simultaneously expand and contract, one model that has had success is the artist-curated event. From Solid Sound to the Gathering of the Jugglalos there are many ways to approach this challenge. We'll discuss all aspects of the process particularly the sweet sauce of booking a lineup that both satisfies curator and audience with professionals who have pulled off the challenge successfully. We'll also discuss how the creators keep the concept relevant over time.
Presenters

Mark Kates
Founder
Fenway Recordings
Michele Fleischli
Artist Rel
The Windish Agency
Michele has been an artist manager for two decades, having guided the careers of Bad Religion, Sonic Youth, Beck, Tenacious D, Ryan Adams and Charlotte Gainsbourg, as well as provided support for F...
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Eric Mayers
Co-Mgr
Red Light Management
Eric is a manager at Red Light Management, where he manages Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and is also the touring and production director for My Morning Jacket, Flight of the Conchords, Preserva...
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Lead Singer
Black Angels