Hyball Entertainment is proud to announce the Grassroots Music Seminar, an exciting one-day event designed to empower aspiring musicians, seasoned artists, and music enthusiasts with essential industry knowledge and connections. Hosted at the historic Murat Shrine Temple on Saturday, September 21st, this event will bring together some of the music industry’s most accomplished professionals to provide invaluable insights and guidance.
Date: Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Location: Murat Shrine Temple, 510 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Event Highlights:
- Meet & Greet (12:00 PM – 12:45 PM): Start the day with a relaxed networking session where attendees can meet panelists, industry leaders, and fellow music professionals.
- Keynote Speaker (1:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Dr. Jameelah “Just Jay” Wilkerson, founder of The Hype Magazine and a recognized leader in the music industry, will deliver an inspiring keynote on her journey and success in the business.
Seminar Sessions Include:
- Music Business 101 (1:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
- Producer/Artist: How to Choose a Producer (2:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Project Distribution (2:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
- A&R: Independent vs Major (3:15 PM – 3:45 PM)
- Marketing, Media, PR (3:45 PM – 4:15 PM)
- Booking: How to Find an Agent (4:15 PM – 4:45 PM)
- Radio: How to Get Airplay (4:45 PM – 5:15 PM)
- Music and Technology: Digital Streaming Analytics (5:15 PM – 5:45 PM)
- Closing Remarks (5:45 PM – 6:00 PM)
Featured Panelists:
- Matthew “M80” Markoff – A&R Extraordinaire, GRAMMY-nominated, with over 14.5 million albums sold, 48 Billboard Top 100 placements, and 25+ RIAA Gold & Platinum plaques.
- Dr. Jameelah “Just Jay” Wilkerson – Founder of The Hype Magazine, Co-Owner of Maverick Global Distribution, and renowned marketing consultant.
- Big Amp the Quarterback – Label and marketing consultant.
- Willy “Chill Will” Rinehart – Co-Owner of Maverick Global Distribution and founder of the Grassroots Music Seminar.
- Corri Bethel – CEO/Owner of D.A.S.A.N.I., INC., and a premier booking agent for the stars.
- Marc Johnson & Eric Klee Johnson – GRAMMY-nominated producers and mix engineers, Co-owners of The Pop Machine Recording Studio.
- First Lady (Khris Raye) – Pioneer DJ, singer, radio and TV personality, and Billboard award-winning Music and Program Director.
This seminar will cover the essential aspects of the music industry, from understanding project distribution to finding a producer, booking agents, and learning about the impact of technology on music.
Eventbrite Ticket Link: Click Here to Register
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! Whether you’re a newcomer looking to break into the industry or an established artist seeking new strategies, the Grassroots Music Seminar is designed to provide the knowledge and tools necessary to elevate your music career.