Relix Live Music Conference 2018 Adds New Panels and Speakers

“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

“Right here I have live music in New York at it’s best.” — Rolling Stone’s David Fricke introduces Keynote Conversation with Ron Delsener and Peter Shapiro

(New York, NY): Relix has just announced a new set of panels and speakers for this year’s Relix Live Music Conference on Tuesday, May 8th, and Wednesday, May 9th at Brooklyn Bowl.

The newly announced panels and presentations cover live-streaming, talent buying, activism and agenting, and feature a wide array of music industry veterans including: Ted Kartzman (YouTube and Google Play Music), Johnny Beach (Bowery Presents), Darren Pfeffer (Madison Square Garden Company), Cameron Smith (HUB Entertainment Insurance), Brendan Sheehan (Mr. B’s), Scott Owens (DoStuff Media) and Jon Bahr (CD Baby) among others.

Previously announced panels include “Restoring A Rock Palace”; “Touring and Album Cycle: Portugal. The Man”; “A Conversation with Don Was and David Fricke”; “Sponsorship”; “Parks & Rec”; and “Case Study: Superfly.” Full schedule is below.

The Relix Live Music Conference is for professionals in the live music industry, designed to shed light on the fast-paced and ever-changing live music business and bring together the leading figures in the industry today. 

Coming off a sold-out inaugural year in 2017, this year the conference has expanded to two days featuring panels and discussions that touch on subjects across the live music business. The conference also provides ample opportunity for networking, discussion and education from leaders in the industry.

Relix has remained a constant for over 40 years covering live music and fostering deep relationships with artists, managers, agents, publicists, venues, and festivals. The Relix Live Music Conference serves as a coming together of all the pieces and people that help bring a live show to life.

Tickets are available at relixmusicconference.com.

SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MAY 8th:

8:00 AM - Doors, Check-In & Light Breakfast

Break Presented by HUB Entertainment Insurance

9:15 AM - Opening Remarks by Rachel Baron (Dayglo Ventures)* 

9:30 - 10:30 AM - Panel: Livestreaming* 

Presented by JamBase

Moderator: Jonathan Healey (Dayglo Ventures)

Speakers: Ted Kartzman (YouTube and Google Play Music), David Onigman (JamBase), Jake Saxbe (TourGigs), Brad Serling (nugs.net)

10:35 – 11:35 AM – Panel TBA

11:40 AM - Presentation: Cameron Smith (HUB Entertainment Insurance)* 

11:50 AM - Presentation: Amy Striem (The Rock and Roll Playhouse)* 

Noon - Presentation: Brendan Sheehan (Mr. B’s)* 

12:10 PM  - 1:10 PM - Lunch

Break Presented by HUB Entertainment Insurance

1:25 – 2:25 PM – Panel: Restoring a Rock Palace

Moderator: Rita Houston (WFUV DJ & Program Director)

Speakers: Marc Allan (Jerry Garcia Family), Tom Bailey (The Capitol Theatre), Anthony Makes (The Bowery Presents), Stefanie May (The Capitol Theatre), Peter Shapiro (The Capitol Theatre)

2:30 – 3:30 PM – Panel: Talent Buying* 

Moderator: Lucas Sacks (Brooklyn Bowl)

Speakers: Johnny Beach (The Bowery Presents), Randy Henner (Metamorphic Concerts & Management), Darren Pfeffer (The Madison Square Garden Company), Keith Sheldon (Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment), David Weingarden (Z2 Entertainment)

3:35 – 4:35 PM – Panel: Touring and Album Cycle: Portugal. The Man

Moderator: Kirk Peterson (Dayglo Ventures)

Speakers: Nick Harvey (Atlantic Records), Matt Hickey (High Road Touring), Rich Holtzman (Portugal. The Man Management)

4:40 – 5:40 PM Panel TBA

5:40 – 6:45 PM – A Conversation with Don Was and David Fricke

6:45 PM – Happy Hour & Open Bowling

Break Presented by HUB Entertainment Insurance

Happy Hour Sponsored by Blue Point

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th:

8:00 AM - Doors, Check-In & Light Breakfast

Break Presented by HUB Entertainment Insurance

9:15 AM – Opening Remarks by Charley Ryan (Brooklyn Bowl)* 

9:30 – 10:30 AM – Panel: Sponsorship

Presented by Access Event Solutions

Moderator: Joe Killian (Killian & Company)

Speakers: Molly Bailin (Wasserman Media Group), Jessice Beutler Abel (MAC Presents), Andrew Klein (AEG Presents), Liz Norris (ACTIVIST Artist Management)

10:35 – 11:35 AM – Panel: Parks & Rec

Presented by Access Industries

Moderator: Chris Burrows (The Bowery Presents)

Panelists: Jon Dindas (Go4Dindas Productions), Erika Elliot (City Parks Foundation / SummerStage / Charlie Parker Jazz Festival), Tom Russell (Founders Entertainment), Kurt Steelman (Steelman Production Services, Inc.), Jack Walsh (BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival)

11:40 AM - Presentation: Scott Owens (DoStuff Media)* 

11:50 AM - Presentation: Jon Bahr (CD Baby)* 

Noon - Presentation: Allen Cook, Jeremy Rollinson (TourTech)* 

12:10 PM  - 1:10 PM - Lunch

1:25 – 2:25 PM – Panel: Activism with Ben & Jerry’s* 

Presented by Ben & Jerry’s

Moderator: Jay Curley (Ben & Jerry’s)

Speakers: Andy Bernstein (HeadCount), Brodie O’Brien (Ben & Jerry’s), Beth Montouri Rowles (Phish Inc.)

2:30 – 3:30 PM Panel TBA

3:35 – 4:35 PM – Panel: Agenting* 

Moderator: Jason Miller (Live Nation)

Speakers: Lynn Cingari (Paradigm Talent Agency), Alex Crothers (Higher Ground Music), Mike Greisch (Paradigm Talent Agency), Hank Sacks (Partisan Arts)

4:40 – 5:40 PM – Case Study: Superfly

Moderator: Mike Greenhaus (Relix Media Group)

Speakers: Superfly Co-Founders Kerry Black, Rick Farman, Rich Goodstone, Jonathan Mayers

5:50 PM - Happy Hour & Open Bowling* 

Happy Hour Sponsored by Blue Point

8:00 PM

Official Relix Live Music Conference After Party* 

BOMBINO

(All Conference pass holders are invited to attend)

* Newly announced events 

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