Seminars / Workshops
Think the music biz is all fun & games?
Nope… it’s serious biz! Although we do actually believe you can have fun while learning!
Join us for a full afternoon of seminars & workshops
Saturday Aug 28th
1pm – 7pm
Ottobar
Sample product giveaways and drink specials, and engaging industry dialogue with guest speakers, nationally known artists and professionals from the music industry
1:00 PM – MD Musician’s Network Meeting
Industry professionals including David Andler (Morphius Records), Ian Jones (Sun King Records), Rob Hyman (Lens Records, former mgr of Invisible Records), Neal Conway (songwriter/DJ), and Keith Center (Figmental Records) talk with MD Musician’s Network members and others about overcoming the challenges of operating as artists in the music business in 2010
2:15 PM – Guerilla Promotion
Emily McDonough (Rabbitfoot PR) talks about the art of event promotion and networking strategies for live shows and touring. Guest speaker 12-year old guitarist/lead singer Cheska Zaide, whose band A+ Dropouts opened for Public Enemy @ Summerfest 2010, talks about how young bands are self-promoting in 2010
3:30 PM – Web Marketing for the Music Industry
Jay McCutcheon (Missionmedia.net) speaks and answers questions about artist and record label strategies for creating a web presence, managing a commerce site, and when to hire outside help, with participation from design professionals Branden Funkhouser (Morphius.com), Mic Mell (Full Self Expression), and other special guests
4:45 PM – Future of Music Coalition
Kristin Thompson (Simple Machines, Tsunami, Future of Music Coalition), heads a seminar about digital distribution models and other strategies for artists. Ari Stern (Underwater Peoples Records) discusses the financial challenges of running a vinyl+digital download label
6:00 PM – Serrato & Turntable Demonstration
Paul “The DJ” (Serrato) presents a Serrato demonstration, with guest turntablists Booman, and Club Kingz’ Rod Lee, who will also discuss urban marketing and new products.
This event is all ages.
Admission to the entire day of seminars is free for All Access pass holders.
Advance tickets to the event – $15
Available here!
For questions about the seminars, please contact us at bimafest@gmail.com
