The South Sound Music Summit 2026
(brought to you by the South Sound Block Party, Inspire Olympia and a lovely group of Volunteers
Join us at the South Sound Music Summit - an event for bands/performers and music industry professionals to exchange ideas, make new relationships, learn, share resources and more.
Sunday, November 22nd
@ the Olympia Ballroom
116 Legion Way SE
2:00PM
Free, all-ages event ---> PLEASE RSVP
Attendees should bring their preferred note-taking method and something to drink.
@ the Olympia Ballroom
116 Legion Way SE
2:00PM
Free, all-ages event ---> PLEASE RSVP
Attendees should bring their preferred note-taking method and something to drink.
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Panels, break-out sessions and topics we’ll cover include but are not limited to:
> Modern methods of releasing music and albums.
> Resources for artists at all levels: products, groups and affiliations that can help you navigate the industry.
> Marketing, fan and community building 101.
> De-mystifying the processes and metrics that industry professionals use when signing and booking bands.
> The Team: what is a manager, agent, talent buyer and promoter and how do I work with them to grow my career?
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Panels, break-out sessions and topics we’ll cover include but are not limited to:
> Modern methods of releasing music and albums.
> Resources for artists at all levels: products, groups and affiliations that can help you navigate the industry.
> Marketing, fan and community building 101.
> De-mystifying the processes and metrics that industry professionals use when signing and booking bands.
> The Team: what is a manager, agent, talent buyer and promoter and how do I work with them to grow my career?
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Location
The Olympia Ballroom
116 Legion Way SE
Olympia, WA 98501
116 Legion Way SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Date & Time
November 22, 2026
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free, All-Ages Event
Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
2pm - 6:30pm
Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
2pm - 6:30pm
2026 South Sound Summit Panelists
K. Van Petten
musician & marketing director, sonic guild
seattle, wa
seattle, wa
Jane Halldorson
talent buyer, jane damage productions
minneapolis, mn
alaska
minneapolis, mn
alaska
Andy Moreno
booking agent & talent buyer, capcity presents & mcmenamins
olympia, wa
olympia, wa
Chris Martell
talent buyer, mcmenamins
portland, or
portland, or
Christen Greene
founder & owner of south sound block party
seattle, wa
seattle, wa
Moderator
Cam Joslyn
talent buyer, the chameleon
spokane, wa
spokane, wa
SCHEDULE
1:45 pM
Arrival & Meet up
Doors open, grab name tags, coffee/tea service, say hello and settle in! Attendees should bring their preferred note-taking method and something to drink.
2:30 pM
Welcome from CG
2:45 pM
Panel begins
MUSIC INDUSTRY PANEL
A moderated panel covering some basic Do's and Dont's, How To's, and more. Get to know the panelists and their roles in the industry, learn about modern resources in the music business and more.
An audience-led open Q&A session will follow the 60-min panel.
A moderated panel covering some basic Do's and Dont's, How To's, and more. Get to know the panelists and their roles in the industry, learn about modern resources in the music business and more.
An audience-led open Q&A session will follow the 60-min panel.
4:15PM
SNACKS & COMFORTABILITY BREAK
Meat, veggie and vegan snack options available. Free free to bring your own snack as well.
4:30pm
Break Out Sessions
Small groups will rotate between 6 breakout sessions led by some of our panelists. See details below
Breakout Sessions:
PANEL REVIEW AND RESOURCES:
Digging deeper on any panel topics that peaked your interest and resources for the aspiring band and industry professional.
Digging deeper on any panel topics that peaked your interest and resources for the aspiring band and industry professional.
- Christen Greene
TALKING ABOUT YOUR MUSIC:
What's makes a good bio? How do you describe and market your project to various stake holders across the industry? How can this translate to socials?
What's makes a good bio? How do you describe and market your project to various stake holders across the industry? How can this translate to socials?
- K. Van Petten
NOT ON STAGE:
Exploring some of the roles in the industry that aren't performing and how they work: Manager, Agent, Tour Manager, Publicist and more.
Exploring some of the roles in the industry that aren't performing and how they work: Manager, Agent, Tour Manager, Publicist and more.
- Ian Imhof, Xavier Industries
ASK ME ABOUT MY SPREADSHEETS
Simple budgets for shows, tours and other spreadsheet and organization tips
Simple budgets for shows, tours and other spreadsheet and organization tips
- Jane Halldorson
TBD
TBD TBD TBD TBD
TBD TBD TBD TBD
- Chris Martell
THE FINE LINE:
How to balance ambition and goal-setting to achieve small wins and career growth
How to balance ambition and goal-setting to achieve small wins and career growth
- Cam Joslyn
South Sound Music Summit 2026
VISION AND MISSION:
- To create a space where bands/performers and music professionals can gather and learn from one another as we navigate the industry as a region.
- To expose artists to booking agents, talent buyers, managers, labels and more who may be interested in their music or projects.
- To create an impactful and intentional space for professional growth in the music industry.
- To create a welcoming space for artists, music industry professionals, and interested parties to network, ask questions and gain resources to further their careers.
- To create a space to build relationships amongst working bands and industry professionals in an effort to broaden and diversify the music community.
Thank you to the the South Sound Block Party volunteers and staff, Inspire Olympia, and Pacific Stage for helping us offset costs for this summit.