PANELS
CONFERENCE INFO
One of the most important things an artist can do at LAUNCH is to gain insight from the music industry professionals doling out advice on a number of topics. The following panels are open to all Conference Badge holders. Panelist bios can be found on pages 14-15.
Friday LAUNCH Music Conference Panels
Saturday LAUNCH Music Conference Panels
11:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
MAKING THE MOST OF CONFERNCES/FESTIVALS AKA: Lift Off!
Saturday, April 27 11:00-12:00pm
So you’ve been accepted - now what? Our panelists will discuss how to make the most of a conference and/or festival appearance such as your time at LAUNCH. How not to get lost in a crowd of other performers, how to network and make the contacts and connections that can help your career and more will be discussed. PANELISTS: Rick Gadd, David Silbaugh, Jim Thorpe, Chris Walters, Bryan Weber, Mike Ziemer, Jeremy Weiss
Promoters, Talent Buyers, Managers and Record Labels warn you what not to do when you pitch them. How best to get the attention of people and how to build the right team around you to help your career take off.
MEET THE TALENT BUYERS AKA: Close Encounters
PANELISTS: Chuck Andrews, Todd Erickson, Jesse Korman, Jospeh Marro, Mike Mowery, Mike Schleibaum, Kristen “Gypsy” Schlosser, Chris Walters 12:15pm
Like almost no other industry, the music business is undergoing a constant evolution as methods of creating, distributing, monetizing and building a lasting fanbase continue to change. Our panelists will discuss various aspects of the industry comparing them to how those things worked in the past and where they see things heading in the future.
Talent buyers from Texas to Virginia, Chicago to Philadelphia, and Boston to Lancaster discuss various aspects of booking known and developing acts including a discussion on the often used term “Pay To Play”. PANELISTS: Gregg Barley, Tyler Greene, Cory Hadje, Jason Malhoyt, Adam Merola, Jim Thorpe, Mike Ziemer
A discussion about the when, where, whys and hows of touring. From booking, to promoting, to making sure you have the right merch - successful touring is about working smart. PANELISTS: Andrew Buck, Spencer Carpenter, Dan DeFonce, Matt Friction, Ryan Nagle, Andrew Reitz, Ben Witkowski
2:00pm
CONVINCE ME TO WORK WITH YOUR BAND AKA: Take Me to Your Leader Friday, April 26 2:00-3:00pm
The concept is simple... The results are unpredictable. An array of panelists will listen to artists try to convince them of why they should work with them. Artists are given a maximum of 3 minutes to make their case be it through music (be creative - no music will be played through the PA system!), a list of accomplishments, or a Billy Mays style pitch. When it is all said and done the question remains... can you convince any of these professionals to work with your band? A great way to get direct feedback on how you might present yourself to others in the future. PANELISTS: Terry “Buzz” Brown, Amy Buck, Andrew Buck, Dennis “Aganee” Jenkins, Jenn Littleton, Bill O’Brien, Chris Walters
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PANELISTS: Nyeri Azablar, Amy Buck, Steve Ceragno, David Silbaugh, Nick Storch, Chad Taylor, Rich Warwick
TOUR SMART AKA: A Space Odyssey Friday, April 26 1:00-1:45pm
2013 LAUNCH MUSIC CONFERENCE
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FESTIVAL OFFICIAL GUIDE
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY AKA: Into The Unkown... Saturday, April 27 12:15-1:15pm
Friday, April 26 12:00-12:45pm
1:00pm
HOW TO BUILD A TEAM AROUND YOUR BAND AKA: All Systems Go!
Friday, April 26 11:00-11:45am
1:30pm
CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH? AKA: The Empire Strikes Back Saturday, April 27 1:30-3:00pm
Our most popular panel returns for its fifth year! Artists will submit their music to be played in front of everyone in attendance where the panelists will give their honest and uncensored thoughts to those in attendance. After each critique, the band will be revealed to the crowd. Get the critique you’ve always wanted from people who are making their living in the music business... but only if you can handle the truth! PANELISTS: Chuck Andrews, Nyeri Azablar, Andrew Buck, Patrick Dahlheimer, Ace Enders, Dennis “Aganee” Jenkins, Jospeh Marro, Kristen “Gypsy” Schlosser, David Silbaugh, Nick Storch, Chad Taylor, The Unknown Critic