NOLA MusiCon Schedule

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NOLA MusiCon / October 28-30
New Orleans

Conference

Schedule

*Schedule subject to change
  • Day 1 / Mon, Oct 28
  • Day 2 / Tues, Oct 29
  • Day 3 / Wed, Oct 30
Day 1 / Mon, Oct 28
9:00 | Gravier Foyer

Registration

10:00 | Gravier C/D

Spotlight Conversation: Samantha Fish

Samantha Fish
11:00 | Gravier C/D

Sync Success

Sarah Bromberg, Holly Burns, Sierra Jordan, Robin Kindrick, Stephen Stallings
11:15 | Gravier B

Take Ownership and Futureproof Your Brand Leveraging Web3 Strategies

Wayne Marcel
11:30 | Gravier A

Unpacking the New Orleans Music Census: What Did We Learn and What Happens Next?

Julia Heath, Lou Hill, Ashlye Keaton, Jan Ramsey
12:00 | Gravier C/D

Soundtrack Production in New Orleans

Ashley Irwin, Misha Kachkachishvili, Jay Weigel
12:15 | Gravier B

Innovative Monetization Models and Financial Technology

Aaron Neal, Jerome Renard, Gebre Waddell
1:00 |

Lunch break

2:00| Gravier C/D

Spotlight Conversation: Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren, Brian Zisk
3:00 | Gravier C/D

Behind the Gig: Performing Tricks of the Trade

Rebecca Crenshaw, Sam Friend, Craig Greenberg, Ted Hefko
3:00 | Gravier B

Who Makes Your Money? – Financing Options for Independent Artists

Tony Alexander
3:00 | Gravier E

Mentor Session 1

Erin Brazley, Sierra Jordan, Aaron Neal, Michael Paz, Jerome Renard
3:15 | Gravier A

Booking 101

Roggie Baer, Remi Jourdan, Howie Kaplan, Jeremy Kelly, Fletcher Nielsen
4:00 | Gravier C/D

Fan Engagement

Ted Cohen, David Hazan, Alisha Outridge, Jake Rosenfeld, Rob Schwartz
4:00 | Gravier B

Music Law Fundamentals & Revenue Streams

Max Hass
4:00 | Gravier E

Mentor Session 2

Reggie Baer, Robin Kindrick, Bradford Roublow, Jessica Weinberg
4:15 | Gravier A

Sound Health, Sound Mind

Dr. Lana Joseph
6:00 | Nieux Society

Opening Party

8:00 | Howlin’ Wolf – The Den

MusiCon After Dark Showcase

Day 2 / Tues, Oct 29
9:00 | Gravier Foyer

Registration

10:00 | Gravier C/D

AI and the Future of Music

Charles Alexander, Rachel Li, Alisha Outridge, Robert Singerman
10:15 | Gravier B

Perfect Your Pitch: Building Authentic Connections as an Independent Artist

Gerard Longo
10:30 | Gravier A

Data-Driven Decisions: Empowering Artists through Transparency

Derek Jackson, Aaron Neal, Jerome Renard, Brianna Shelko
11:00 | Gravier C/D

New Orleans vs. Everybody: Developing Local Talent into Global Superstars

Tony Alexander, Vurdell "VScript" Muller, Subtweet Shawn
11:30 | Gravier A

Money Matters: Financial Tips for Artists

Charles Gaspard, Rachael Bronstein
12:00 | Gravier C/D

Spotlight Interview: Carlos Rafael Rivera

Ashley Irwin, Carlos Rafael Rivera
12:15 | Gravier B

Navigating the Live Event Contract

Stacie Kariger, Stephanie Sales, Dino Gankendorff, Reid Martin
12:30 | Gravier A

Market Trends in the Live Music Industry

Alexander Cohan PhD, Aaron Thrower
1:00

Lunch

2:00 | Gravier C/D

Interactive Augmented Reality Fan Experiences For Music’s Top Headliners

David Benjamin De Cristofaro
2:00 | Gravier B

Promotion 101

Ciara Green Rémi Jourdan, Howie Kaplan, Jeremy Kelly, Fletcher Nielsen, Bradford Roublow
2:15 | Gravier A

Women in the Industry

Lee Dannay, Sophia Sofferman, Judy Tint, McKenzii Webster
2:30 | Gravier C/D

Beyond the Scoreboard: Music’s Role in Sports Culture

Marlon "Big Fav" Favorite, Robin Kendrick, Jessica Weinberg
3:00 | Gravier B

Evolution & Fusion of Latin Music
Presented by VIVA NOLA & South 25 Entertainment

AnaMaria Bech, Darius "Deezle" Harrison, Abby Urbina
3:00 | Gravier E

Mentor Session 3

Max Hass, Lou Hill, Robin Kindrick, Bradford Roublow, Stephen Stallings
3:15 | Gravier A

NOLA Music Industry Infrastructure

Blair Elise Aguda, Nate Cameron, Jr., Dr. Lana Joseph, Reid Martin, Reid Wick
4:00 | Gravier B

Hispanic Festivals: Community by the Numbers and What It Takes!
Presented by VIVA NOLA & South 25 Entertainment

Fermin Ceballos, Brenda Melara, Axel Rosa, Kim Schexnayder
4:00 | Gravier E

Mentor Session 4

EJ Encalarde, Gerard Longo, Stephanie Sales, McKenzii Webster, Jessica Weinberg
4:15 | Gravier A

Adaptive Music Workshop

Tony Alexander, Angela Blair, Fabiola Fercilien, Robin Kindrick
4:30 | Gravier C/D

Investing in Music

Jeremy Gelbwaks, Tara Hernandez, Davorio Stevenson, Tim Williamson
5:00 | Gravier B

New Orleans’ Latin Artists to Watch Out For
Presented by VIVA NOLA & South 25 Entertainment

Fermin Ceballos, Damian CH, DJ Nasty, Yusa
5:00 | Gravier E

Mentor Session 5

EJ Encalarde, Max Hass, Michael Paz, Aaron Neal, Jerome Renard
5:15 | Gravier C/D

Immersive Audio Explained
Presented by the Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing

U-P Cooper, Chris Finney, Michael Romanowski
7:00 | Republic

MusiCon After Dark Showcase Presented by Music Export Memphis

Day 3 / Wed, Oct 30
9:00 | Gravier Foyer

Registration

10:00 | Gravier C/D

The Business of Immersive Audio
Presented by Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing

David Adams, Joe D’Ambrosio, Tracey Freeman, Michael Romanowski
10:15 | Gravier B

Futurisms: 2025 Strategies for Success in Digital Music and Beyond

Dustin Boyer, Randall Foster, Aric Kim, Justin LaMotte
10:30 | Gravier A

Understanding Music Publishing

David Alexander, Lynn Lowe, McKenzii Webster
11:00 | Gravier C/D

Songwriting: From Inspiration to Hit
Presented by Recording Academy Songwriters & Composers Wing

Robin Kindrick, Tif "Teddy" Lamson, Jim McCormick, Paul Meaney, Vurdell ‘VScript’ Muller
11:15 | Gravier B

Music Education: Beyond the Instrument

Gregory Agid, Nate Cameron, Ashley Shabankareh
11:30 | Gravier A

We Built This City: Music Economies

Lisa Alexis, Elizabeth Cawein, Lacey Chataignier, Matt Mandrella, Kelsea McCrary
12:00 | Gravier C/D

Spotlight Conversation: Ari Herstand

Ari Herstand, Stanton Moore
12:15 | Gravier B

Stage Struck and Sound-Checked: Festival Production

EJ Encalarde, Emily Madero
12:30 | Gravier A

Louisiana Music Partners

1:00

Lunch

2:00 | Gravier C/D

Crowe Boys: The Realities of Going Viral

Ocie Crowe, Wes Crowe, George Gekas
2:15 | Gravier B

In the Groove

Kevin Bergeron, Scott Borne, Dan Millice, Brandon Seavers, Reid Wick
2:30 | Gravier A

Unraveling the Digital Landscape for Songwriters: An Exploration of The MLC and What This Means for You and the Dollars in your Pocket

Serona Elton
3:00 | Gravier C/D

Spotlight Conversation: The Revivalists

Andrew Campanelli, George Gekas, Keith Spera
3:15 | Gravier B

Managers Taking It to the Next Level

Charle Driebe, Tavia Osbey, Michael Paz, Rueben Williams
3:30 | Gravier A

Kids’ Music: A New Generation of Tunes

Scott Durbin, Katy Hobgood Ray
4:00 | Gravier C/D

The Impact of New Orleans Hip Hop

Don Bartholomew, Ms. Tee, Raj Smoove
4:00 | Gravier E

Queens of the Mic: Women Shaping Hip-Hop and the Music Industry
Presented by Ray$av and Short For $avage Records & Labels Services

Raven Ancar, Odd the Artist, Mandy Ortiz, DJ Rakimbeau, Qween Qweezy, Jessica Weinberg
4:15 | Gravier B

The Synergy of Technology and Monetization: A New Paradigm for Artists

Aaron Neal, Jerome Renard
4:30 | Gravier A

Radio’s Role in Promoting Artists

Jared Boyd, Marko Nobles, Cole Williams
5:00 | Gravier E

Women Crush Wednesday Mixer
Presented by Ray$av and Short For $avage Records & Labels Services

5:00 | Gravier C/D

Creating Immersive Concert Experiences

Ravi Durga, Lou Hill, Kenny Morrison, Gian Smith, Everett Woods
7:00 | Cafe Istanbul

MusiCon After Dark Showcase

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