Self-releasing, independent artists have many choices when it comes to choosing a distributor. Our Distribution Derby will showcase different distribution models. Learn what distributors do and which one is right for you. This program is part of New York Music Month Extended Play, an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
A companion to the “Make it Live! A Practical Approach to Getting Gigs in NYC” presentation, this session will go deeper into promoting booked events and building your live audience and community. This presentation will cover marketing concerts, identifying your fanbase and grassroots promotion tools.
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021, 1:00 – 2:15 PM
In this introductory hands-on workshop with instructor Izzi Ramkissoon, Electronic Music Program at the College of Staten Island, participants will learn about how to create music using everyday sound in the style of musique concrete. In the workshop attendees will learn about this history of musique concrete, listen to examples, record sounds using a computer or phone, edit and process sounds using free software (audacity), create a piece of music that can be shared after the workshop.
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to present a series of events showcasing new recordings, music videos, and panel discussions with industry professionals to celebrate women-identifying artists and recipients of the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre.
Cellist Amanda Gookin will walk through the steps to self releasing an album in this written interview on NYFA’s blog, NYFACurrent. Gookin’s new album was funded by NYC Women’s Fund for Media. Music and Theatre
Gookin is an educator, activist, and musician whose 2020 album “Forward Music Project” has been featured in The New York Times, The LA Times, and I Care If You Listen by the American Composers Forum.
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Even seasoned independent labels and artists can find the world of metadata registration and management tricky at the best of times, and nightmarish at the worst. One mistake can cost an artist thousands of dollars in lost sync license revenue opportunities, or bury their music at the bottom of an algorithmic pile. In addition to this, data standards and registration bodies move quickly — leaving creators feeling left behind and frustrated. Verifi Media has run a series of research projects into deconstructing the myth and mystery of metadata in order to help creators, labels and publishers win the data game and mitigate against disaster. Join Chloe Johnson of Verifi Media and Anya Marina, independent artist and label owner, for a presentation and discussion on metadata best practices using real-life examples and practical steps. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A.
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Atlantic Records’ Senior Vice President of A&R, Rigo “Riggs” Morales (Hamilton, Wiz Khalifa, Eminem) will share his years of knowledge working with artist from their early stages to massive success. From demos, to production to marketing, Riggs will dive into the process and provide a realistic outlook on the music making process as well the key to artist development at any and all stages.
Date: Thursday, June 1, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
New Music USA welcomes featured guests Andrew Jervis, Bandcamp’s chief curator and host of Bandcamp Weekly, along with harpist Brandee Younger and co-founder of International Anthem Recording Co. Scottie McNiece to talk about how they use Bandcamp to support their musical lives.
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Join veteran music lawyer Karl Fowlkes and Songtrust’s Anna Bond, who will help you understand your rights as a songwriter and music creator, and, most importantly, how you can make sure you’re set up to collect all the royalties you earn. They’ll also be available for your questions about music publishing, new technologies, the global picture, and any other pressing issues you have about rights and royalties.
Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Concord’s international publishing team discusses working in A&R in the age of Zoom. The team will share their experiences with signing new talent, setting up writing sessions and pitching songs, all from their living rooms. Learn about the pros and cons of connecting through the screen and predictions for the future. Get an international view at the business through the lens of experts working in London, Nashville, New York and LA. Whether you are an aspiring songwriter/producer or music industry peer, you’ll learn from this powerhouse team, connecting the dots to churn out the hits of 2021 and beyond.
Date: June 11, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to present a series of events showcasing new recordings, music videos, and panel discussions with industry professionals to celebrate women-identifying artists and recipients of the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre.
KAYE (Charlene Kaye) will showcase her new music video for single “Conscious Control” on NYFA’s Instagram. Conscious Control was funded by MOME initiative, NYC Women’s Fund for Media. Music and Theatre. Kaye is a singer-songwriter and former front woman of critically acclaimed group San Fermin, with whom Kaye has played network television and has toured with St. Vincent, Arctic Monkeys, and alt-J.
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
