What Works for Artists

10:00am – 10:50am, Main Auditorium

Erin McGrane (Victor & Penny, Heartland Song Network, Ensemble Iberica) outlines key principles and concepts for sustainable careers in the arts and music. What Works is an introductory workshop outlining best practices for artists to create a sustainable career, based on sharing the common behavior of successful artist entrepreneurs.

Sponsored by Mid-America Arts Alliance

Careers in Music

11:00am – 11:55am, Main Auditorium

What are the possibilities for careers in music? A panel of musicians outline their experience over decades in the music industry.

With Nick Carswell (Carswell & Hope), Erin McGrane (Victor & Penny), Sean Hunt (Approach), Tricia Spencer (Spencer & Rains)

LUNCH & NETWORKING

12 noon – 1:00pm, Main Auditorium

Grab lunch, meet your fellow music community and connect with organizations supporting our music ecosystem

Get Booked, Get on Stage

1:00pm – 1:55pm, Main Auditorium

Getting the gig is just the beginning. Learn how to book better shows, improve relationships within the industry and create memorable live experiences.

With Mark Manning (KKFI 90.1FM), Shaun Crowley (Manor Records), Maria Cuevas (Maria the Mexican), Max Indiveri (The Whips, Funkhouse Productions)

Music Promotion: Growing Your Audience

2:00pm – 2:55pm, Main Auditorium

There is an audience out there for your music. This panel discusses how to find it, and how to build lasting connections with fans.

Moderated by Patrick Sprehe (Center Cut Records), Jerod Rivers (Folk Alliance International), Jass (Jass & The Boys, The Contraband), Kadesh Flow (Splatt, Brass & Boujee)

Demo Dip Workshop

3:00pm – 3:50pm, Main Auditorium

Got new music to share? This is your chance to hear live feedback from a panel of experts, in real time, with an audience of your peers. Trust us, it’s fun!

Demo Dip submission is live:

With Sarah Bradshaw (The Bridge 909), Ali Madden (KJHK), Fally Afani (I Heart Local Music)

Networking Speed Sessions

4:00pm – 5:00pm, Main Auditorium

Connect with your music industry and community and practice your elevator pitch. Don’t forget those business cards!

Do you work in the industry and want to participate? SIGN UP FOR A MENTOR SPOT

Grant Funding for Music

1:00pm – 1:55pm, Meeting Room A

What grants are available to support your music or community project? An overview of grants from a panel of music funders and grant-makers.

With Kimi Katada (Charlotte Street), Porter Arneill (City of Lawrence), Kate Van Steenhuyse (Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, Christine Bial (Mid-America Arts Alliance)

Music Ecosystems with The Lawrence Music Alliance

2:00pm – 2:55pm, Meeting Room A

The impact of our music ecosystem is wide-reaching and require strategic development to realize our music community’s full potential. Learn about efforts to support our wider music ecosystem in Lawrence and across the region.

With Nick Carswell & Fally Afani (Lawrence Music Alliance), Kate Van Steenhuyse (KCAIC)

Video & Digital Content

1:00pm – 1:55pm, Meeting Room C

Grab some tips and tricks from a panel of video creators.

With Fally Afani (I Heart Local Music), Jackson Goodrich (KJHK), Cody Boston (Coop Sessions, KCPBS)

Artivism (Artist + Activism)

2:00pm – 2:55pm, Meeting Room C

Protest remains a major theme in art across art history, mediums, genres and industries. Alex Kimball Williams, a community organizer and musician, will speak on the ways art mobilizes communities and catalyzes change in environmental, social, and political arenas.

Kimball Williams is joined by fellow members of B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence (Black Literature & Arts Collective of Kansas) to discuss their artivism and lessons learned from the field.

Sound + Vision Studio Tours

12:00pm – 12:55pm, Sound + Vision Studios

Tour the amazing facilities that your local public library has to offer!

With Joel Bonner and Jim Barnes (Lawrence Public Library)

Audio Mixing Psychology

1:00pm – 1:55pm, Sound + Vision Studios

During this hour-long session, we’ll take a fresh look at mixing techniques that will help you discover and enhance emotions locked within your song.

We’ll talk about the psychology behind how listeners perceive emotion from sound and music and how you can incorporate audio engineering techniques that
help to maximize the listening experience.

Join David W Taylor for his presentation on how you can gain new perspective on how to approach mixing your songs in the recording studio.

Whether you are new to mixing or a seasoned recording studio pro, all levels of proficiency are welcome to attend.

With David Taylor (Dream Street Productions)

Audio in Film, TV & Commercials

2:00pm – 2:55pm, Sound + Vision Studios

Learn about ways to use your music on big and small screens.

With PJ Kelley (The Post Haus)