Monday, April 17, 9:00am / Tuesday, April 18, 9:00am
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville / 925 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201

Monday, April 17, 9:00am
Tuesday, April 18, 9:00am
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
925 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201

Monday, April 17, 9:00am
Tuesday, April 18, 9:00am
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
925 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201

Passes include:

2 full days of panels and conversations, breakfast, lunch, happy hours, and entry to nighttime events

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Schedule

DAY 1: MONDAY, APRIL 17th

9:00 am–10:00 am

Doors: Check-in, Coffee and Light Breakfast

Sound Check: The State of the Business (Part 1)
10:20 am–11:20 am

Sound Check: The State of the Business (Part 1)

A freewheeling, wide-ranging conversation regarding the state of the live music industry in 2023 with perspectives from a variety of verticals across the business.

Moderator
Dean Budnick (Relix Magazine)
Speakers
Aaron Frank (AMFM), Dayna Frank (First Avenue Productions / National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)), Josh Rowe (Ad.Ventures), Mary Catherine Kinney (Spotify), Tara Moore (PSBM)
In Conversation: Peter Frampton with Holly Gleason
11:30 am–12:30 pm

In Conversation: Peter Frampton with Holly Gleason

12:30 pm–1:30 pm

Lunch

Brand Aid
1:30 pm–2:30 pm

Brand Aid

Artists are a brand unto themselves and how they handle that across the stage, online, in the press, merchandise deals and through sponsorship often requires a deft hand, forethought and a thick skin. This panel explores how artists manage their brands and how commercial brands, merchandise and licensing fit into that task.

Moderator
Greg Knight (Greg Knight Music)
Speakers
Brian Schwartz (7s Management), Marcie Allen, Mark Weiss
Where Is My Mind: Mental Health & The Music Industry
2:40 pm–3:40 pm

Where Is My Mind: Mental Health & The Music Industry

Artists experience a unique set of challenges in their personal and professional lives. Although, historically, the mental health and wellness needs of musicians have been overlooked, this dire matter is now coming to the fore with an expanding amount of available resources.

Moderator
Hilary Gleason (Backline)
Speakers
Andy Frasco (Andy Frasco & The U.N.), Erica Krusen (Gibson Brands), Michele Augis (Neal Casal Music Foundation), Tatum Hauck Allsep (Music Health Alliance)
Afternoon Break
3:40 pm–4:20 pm

Afternoon Break

Cameron Smith (HUB International)
Breakout Location: Main Floor Restaurant

Americana Music Association Showcase ft. Autumn Nicholas, BOWEN * YOUNG

Presented by Americana Music Association
Location: The Patio

Point A to Point Z: Optimizing the Fan Experience
4:20 pm–5:20 pm

Point A to Point Z: Optimizing the Fan Experience

A roundtable of concert promoters and venue operators exchange ideas and approaches to optimizing the experience of attending a concert from the time a show announces to when fans leave the venue after encore.

Moderator
Pam Matthews (IEBA)
Speakers
Ben Lovett (tvg Hospitality), Chrissy Hall (Ryman Hospitality Properties), Peter Shapiro (Dayglo Presents), Tom See (Live Nation Entertainment)
5:20 pm

Happy Hour

Music and Opening Bowling

Live Music
7:00 pm

Live Music

7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
We B-E-E Spelling with special guest Andy Frasco and the U.N.

DAY 2: TUESDAY, APRIL 18

9:00 am–10:00 am

Doors: Check-In, Coffee and Light Breakfast

10:15 am

Opening Remarks by Matt Ford (Prism)

Sound Check: The State of the Business (Part 2)
10:20 am–11:20 am

Sound Check: The State of the Business (Part 2)

A second freewheeling, wide-ranging conversation regarding the state of the live music industry in 2023 with perspectives from a variety of verticals across the business.

Moderator
Dean Budnick (Relix Magazine)
Speakers
Ben Blackwell (Third Man Records), Braeden Rountree (WME), JC Curleigh (Gibson Brands), Jonathan Dworkin (UMG)
Child’s Play
11:30 am–12:30 pm

Child’s Play

One of the growth areas within the live music industry is performances by and for young people. What’s working, what’s not and what are the challenges and opportunities that come with working in this space?

Moderator
Mike Greenhaus (Relix Magazine)
Speakers
Jonathan Shank (Terrapin Station Entertainment), Stacey Ryan (School of Rock), Stephen Grybowski (The Rock and Roll Playhouse), Stephen Shaw (Round Room Live)
12:30 pm–1:30 pm

Lunch

Case Study: Wasserman Music
1:30 pm–2:30 pm

Case Study: Wasserman Music

Wasserman Music debuted in April 2021. At that time, with the live music industry still reeling from the impact of the pandemic, Casey Wasserman acquired Paradigm Talent Agency’s North American music business. Over the intervening two years Wasserman Music has continued to expand its scope, while also remaining true to its roots, which can be traced back to Monterey Peninsula Artists.

Moderator
Josh Baron (Project Admission)
Speakers
Chappel McCollister (Wasserman Music), Jonathan Levine (Wasserman Music), Lee Anderson (Wasserman Music), Molly Bailin (Wasserman)
Building Blocks
2:40 pm–3:40 pm

Building Blocks

It’s been a wild couple of years in what’s referred to as the Web3 space — blockchain, crypto and that three-letter acronym, NFTs. While the rollercoaster ride may not be entirely over for Web3, the practical application of NFTs in the live music space has grown considerably as artists, venues, promoters and ticketing companies look to capitalize on the ever-expanding tech.

Moderator
Patrick Workman (Unlock)
Speakers
Deana Burke (Boys Club), Jarrod Dicker (The Chernin Group), Vladislav Ginzburg (Blockparty)
Afternoon Break
3:40 pm–4:20 pm

Afternoon Break

Americana Music Association Showcase ft. Goldpine, Wyatt Flores

Presented by Americana Music Association
Location: The Patio

In Conversation: John Oates with Jewly Hight
4:20 pm–5:20 pm

In Conversation: John Oates with Jewly Hight

5:20 pm–7:30 pm

Happy Hour

Music and Open Bowling

Speakers

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Quotes

“Worthwhile and informative day.”
— Brooklyn Vegan

“Impossible to recount all of the knowledge imparted by (and to) the attending music industry movers and shakers.”
— Live For Live Music

“…compelling and educational while also fun. Getting to, not only listen to the best of the industry speak, but also interact with them was a unique experience unlike any other.”
— Baeble Music

“This conference has truly been a big inspiration and motivation for us and we can’t wait for the next one!”
— Florence Miller Agency

“Sold out and live-streaming on Nugs.net, this new conference progressed without a hitch before a mixed crowd of music industry professionals, journalists, aspiring yuppies, intrigued hippies, and NYU students.”
— Greenpointers

“Right here I have live music in New York at its best.”
— Rolling Stone
’s David Fricke

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Contact

For press inquiries, please contact:
Rebecca Shapiro | Shore Fire Media | rshapiro@shorefire.com
Jaclyn D. Carter | Shore Fire Media | jcarter@shorefire.com
Olivia Del Valle | Shore Fire Media | odelvalle@shorefire.com

To reach the Relix Conference producer, please contact:
Brad Tucker | Dayglo Presents | brad.tucker@dayglopresents.com

For partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Connor Falvey | Dayglo Presents | connor.falvey@dayglopresents.com

For group ticketing information, please contact:
relixmusicconference@relix.com

For general inquiries, please contact:
relixmusicconference@relix.com