Coastal Bend Music Industry Symposium
Join the first-ever Coastal Bend Music Industry Symposium on February 16, 2023 at the Bay Jewel and House of Rock and hear from the best in the Coastal Bend music industry. This symposium brings together local musicians, talent, producers and creatives in one space to share industry trends and information as we move the Corpus Christi music scene forward.
Schedule
Attendees must check in at House of Rock to receive their official CBMIS lanyard.
11:45am – 12:30pm
Check in / Registration
Location: House of Rock
*first 50 people to arrive will receive a Sound Vibes goodie bag
12:45 – 1:15pm
Welcome and Open Comments
Location: House of Rock
1:25 – 2:25pm
Creating an Identity – Marketing #1
Location: House of Rock
Branding your band and creating your identity. Learn more about marketing your music to your fans
Speakers:
Stephanie Brazeal- House of Rock (Moderator)
Abigail Bair - Concrete Street Amphitheater
Melody Martinez - Freddie Records
Brandon Platz - New Ends
Local Resources and Education
Location: The Bay Jewel
Music Industry education and resources available to locals for all ages and industry hopefuls
Speakers:
Brittany Moutte Stephan - Leading Ladies of CC (Moderator)
Dr. Dan Sipes - TAMUCC
Dr. Paul Bissell - Del Mar
Jules Taylor - TAMUCC
Cecy Treviño - Chicas Rock
2:35 – 3:35pm
Getting the Gig - Marketing #2
Location: House of Rock
Now that you have created your brand for your fans, what’s next—getting the gig! Learn what you need to market your band to promoters, agents and venues.
Speakers:
David Martinez - Musician (Moderator)
Casey Lain - House of Rock
Ryan Butler - Brewster Street Icehouse, CSA, Rockits
Matt Peveto- Etix
Hang on to Your Dollars – Accounting 101
Location: The Bay Jewel
You’ve got the gig, what’s next—learning money management, write-off and tax tips to hang on to your dollars as an independent contractor
Speakers:
Abigail Bair - Concrete Street, Brewster Street, Rockits (Moderator)
Dusty Oliveira- Musician, producer
John Henderson - Swank, Salch, Henderson PC
David Martinez - Musician
Jerry Colmenero - Production
3:45 – 4:45pm
Collecting Your Money – Performance Rights Organizations (PROs)
Location: House of Rock
Hear from PRO’s SESAC and BMI on what their organization does and how to collect royalties on your original music, as well as musicians share how they utilize the organization benefits
Speakers:
Jimmy Smithwick - Reely Rotnz (Moderator)
John Troup - SESAC
Mitch Ballard - BMI
David Martinez - Musician
Touring: Stories from the Road
Location: The Bay Jewel
Lessons learned and what seasoned musicians have experienced when taking the gig on the road
Speakers:
Tony Gomez - Killamora & Tony Gomez Show (Moderator)
Lynwood King - The Heroine
Brandon Platz - New Ends
Michael O'Connor - Touring Musician
5:00 – 6:00pm
Music Friendly Community Workshop brought to you by the Texas Music Office
Location: House of Rock
What does it mean to be a music friendly community?
Speakers:
Chip Adams - Texas Music Office
Brendon Anthony - Texas Music Office
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Publishing
Location: The Bay Jewel
Learn more about publishing your original music on various platforms in the digital world
Speakers:
Jimmy Smithwick - Reely Rotnz (Moderator)
Lynnwood King - The Heroine
Jimmy Wilden
6:10 – 7:00pm
Closing Remarks
Location: The Bay Jewel
7:00 – 8:00pm
Music Industry Mixer
Location: House of Rock
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