MXM2014: A New Music Industry Event

Silly Goose Records is proud to present MXM2014 Mix/Master, a new music industry conference and live showcase, sponsored by Five Bar and Tables, KJHK, Ink Magazine, Mass Street Music.

Forrester, Live at the Bottleneck

MXM2014 is a new day-long event that invites bands, musicians and songwriters to come and pick up some great info, connect with fellow local musicians, and hear some of the best talent Lawrence has to offer with a live show. On Saturday May 3rd, The Bottleneck of Lawrence will be home to music industry professionals, radio presenters, bands, songwriters, music journalists, record labels, bookers, promoters, bloggers, non-profits arts organizations . . . and YOU!

Silly Goose Records, in partnership with Midwest Music Foundation, Kansas City Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants for the Arts and InterUrban ArtHouse is offering a program that will give bands and artists the best info they need to bring their career to the next level, learn and connect with music industry professionals. Come to the daytime panels and info sessions to pick up tips on copyright, contracts, royalties, publishing, radio, bookings and promotions from industry experts. Then, join us at 7pm to catch some of the best local talent live, with the showcase gig until late!

Where: The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044

When: Day Program 12 noon – 5pm / Live Showcase 7pm til late

Tickets: $10 for all-day pass / $6 for showcase gig only

Proceeds from the event go to Abby’s Fund for Musicians Healthcare

This program is offered in partnership with:

Workshops & Panel Discussions

12 noon – Copyright, Contracts, Royalties & Publishing

Workshop by Don Simon of Simon Business Consulting, Inc., KCVLAA

1pm – Panel discussion: Radio in the Land of Digital

Featuring: Laura Lorson (KPR), Mark Manning (KKFI), Lucas Homer (KJHK), Mike Hannah (92.9 The Bull FM)

3pm – A Moving Target: Music Promotion & Growing Your Audience

Featuring: Fally Afani (IHeartLocalMusic.com), Chris Haghirian (Ink Magazine), Steve Ozark (Ozark Talent), Rob Schulte (Pipeline Productions), Kemet Coleman (The Phantom*, The Phantastics)