NYC Event: BMS’ “The Independent Artist as a Startup” – Thursday, 5/28
Back in November, we told you about the debut of an event series from the New York City-based Business of Music Seminars (BMS).
BMS #2 is set for May 28th.
Response to their first foray was overwhelmingly positive, and now BMS is back. This time, they’ll be presenting “The Independent Artist as a Startup – Fundraising, Marketing, and Branding.” This extremely timely topic will take center stage on May 28, 7 PM, at Guitar Center’s Times Square location in New York City.
The event is free, with a sharp moderator and six strategically selected panelists to enrich your mind.
Here’s what they’ve got in store for you this time – read on for the complete details on this essential event, direct from BMS:
BMS will delve into the concept of mapping an artist’s career as a business and embracing an entrepreneurial spirit in fundraising and online promotion and distribution.
The BMS panelists will discuss issues vital to the indie artist such as:
- Effective Fundraising and Crowdfunding Strategies
- Basics of Digital Marketing for Music
- Building a team
- The Art of Multi tasking
- Maintaing your Independence
- Touring and on- the-ground promotions
EVENT DETAILS
“The Business of Music Seminars” (BMS) aims to make it easier for producers, engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs to know what’s happening now – and what’s coming next.
When: May 28th, 7pm
Where: Guitar Center’s flagship Times Square store in NYC
Cost: FREE to attend
Moderator: Kenyatta Beasly (Director of Audio Production- Long Island University)
Lineup: Our lineup of industry heavy hitters includes:
6 industry pros will show you how to think like a startup.
Benji Rogers — President, Pledgemusic
Faith Newman — Sr. Vice President, Reservoir Media
Fiona Bloom — CEO, The Bloom Effect
Bassy Bob Brockman — Grammy winning producer, Usher, D’Angelo
Stuart Matthewman — Twin Danger, Sade
Vanessa Bley — Twin Danger, Beast Patrol
BMS encourages strong networking. The audience will have ample time allocated after the live filmed panel to meet and have one to one conversations with the panelists.
Make a difference. Join us at BMS!
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