The South Sound Music Summit
(brought to you by the South Sound Block Party, Thurston County EDC and a dedicated 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.
Panels, break-out sessions and topics we’ll cover include but are not limited to:
> Modern methods of releasing music and albums.
> De-mystifying the processes and metrics that industry professionals use when signing and booking bands.
> Marketing, fan and community building 101.
> What are music festivals/venues/booking agents and more looking for in bands?
> Band resources for all levels: the products, apps, groups and affiliations that can help you navigate the industry.
> The Team: what is a manager, agent, talent buyer and promoter and how do I work with them to grow my career?
Panels, break-out sessions and topics we’ll cover include but are not limited to:
> Modern methods of releasing music and albums.
> De-mystifying the processes and metrics that industry professionals use when signing and booking bands.
> Marketing, fan and community building 101.
> What are music festivals/venues/booking agents and more looking for in bands?
> Band resources for all levels: the products, apps, groups and affiliations that can help you navigate the industry.
> The Team: what is a manager, agent, talent buyer and promoter and how do I work with them to grow my career?
Location
The Olympia Ballroom
116 Legion Way SE
Olympia, WA 98501
116 Legion Way SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Date & Time
November 17, 2024
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free Event
Sunday, November 17th, 2024
2pm - 6pm
Sunday, November 17th, 2024
2pm - 6pm
2024 South Sound Music Summit Panelists
Amelia Day (she/her)
@ameliadaymusic
@ameliadaymusic
Singer/Songwriter
(Seattle, Wa & Nashville, TN)
(Seattle, Wa & Nashville, TN)
Ryan Crowther (he/him)
@everettmusicinitiative
@everettmusicinitiative
Fisherman's Village Music Festival, Taste of Edmonds, Music at the Marina
(Everett, WA)
(Everett, WA)
Andy Moreno (he/him)
@capcitypresents
@capcitypresents
Talent Buyer and Event Producer
CapCity Presents, McMenamin's
(Olympia, WA)
CapCity Presents, McMenamin's
(Olympia, WA)
Mackenzie McAninch (he/him)
@mackenziemcaninch
@mackenziemcaninch
Management, Booking, Consulting - National Seat Filling
(Tacoma, WA)
(Tacoma, WA)
Nathan Walker (he/him)
@indiewalker
@indiewalker
Treefort Music Festival and Duck Club Booking
(Boise, ID)
(Boise, ID)
Moderator:
Christen Greene (she/they)
OWNER, SOUTH SOUND BLOCK PARTY (Olympia, Wa)
THEATRE MANAGER - STG, The Neptune Theatre (Seattle, Wa)
THEATRE MANAGER - STG, The Neptune Theatre (Seattle, Wa)
Schedule
1:45 pM
Arrival & Meet up
Doors open, grab name tags, coffee/tea service, say hello and settle in!
2:30 pM
Panel begins
MUSIC INDUSTRY PANEL
A moderated panel covering some basic Dos and Donts, How Tos, 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 65-min panel.
A moderated panel covering some basic Dos and Donts, How Tos, 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 65-min panel.
4:15PM
MEAL and COMFORTABILITY BREAK
A light lunch will be provided by Bite Me Catering. Veggie, vegan and meat options will be available. Drinking water will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.
4:30pm
Break Out Sessions
Small groups will rotate between 5 breakout sessions led by some of our panelists.
Breakout Sessions
Panel Review and Resources:
Digging deeper on any panel topics that peak your interest and resources for the aspiring band and industry professional.
Digging deeper on any panel topics that peak your interest and resources for the aspiring band and industry professional.
- Christen Greene
Booking Agent Metrics:
How and when to get a booking agent and what are agents looking for in clients?
How and when to get a booking agent and what are agents looking for in clients?
- Mackenzie McAninch
Touring 101:
How will I know when it's time to hit the road? How do I budget for touring? Touring strategies for bands of all sizes?
How will I know when it's time to hit the road? How do I budget for touring? Touring strategies for bands of all sizes?
- Nathan Walker
DIY and Thrive:
Lessons, strategies and branding ideas for developing and active bands.
Lessons, strategies and branding ideas for developing and active bands.
- Amelia Day
Festival 101:
How to approach and successfully book festival performances and what festival buyers are looking for in performers.
How to approach and successfully book festival performances and what festival buyers are looking for in performers.
- Ryan Crowther
Closing
6:00 PM
1 on 1 sessions - BY REQUEST
Are you interested in pitching, meeting or interning with one of our panelists? Do you have a project, song or show idea that you'd like feedback on? Contact us at info [@] southsoundblockparty.com and we'll schedule a short, 1-on-1 for you.
These appointments must be scheduled in advance. Please email us at the address above to schedule.
These appointments must be scheduled in advance. Please email us at the address above to schedule.
South Sound Music Summit 2024
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.
KICK OFF SHOW:
Join us Saturday night for a night of live music in Downtown Olympia
Join us Saturday night for a night of live music in Downtown Olympia
Thank you to the Thurston EDC, the South Sound Block Party volunteers and staff, CapCity Presents and Pacific Stage for helping us offset costs for this summit.