Indianapolis, USA
8 May 2018
Hosted at local music venue HI-FI and at Fountain Square, the event focused on discussions that will help leaders understand the value that music can bring to an economic and cultural economy, whilst also assessing which other sectors could benefit from the music scene.
The event brought national and international experts to the city to learn about what other locations are doing, including speakers from Denver, Austin, Memphis, Atlanta and London UK.
25
Speakers
1x Conference day
1x
Evening event
7
Presentations
& Panel Discussions
100+
Delegates
5x
Internationals
Tuesday
8th May 2018
Welcome remarks
10.00am-10.10am
Presentation - Indianapolis needs a music strategy
10.10am-10.25am
Shain Shapiro, CEO, Sound Diplomacy (UK)
Panel 1 - Needs & challenges of the artist community
10.25am-11.05am
David Lindquist, Journalist, IndyStar (USA) (moderator)
Katie Carlson, Creative Director, Mick Management (USA)
Oreo Jones, Artist, Chreece Festival (USA)
Jennie Devoe, Artist (USA)
Lauren M Pacheco, Co-founding Director, Chicago Urban Art Society (USA)
Coffee break
11.05am-11.30am
Panel 1 - Needs & challenges of the local business economy, laws, festivals, ages
11.30am-12.10pm
Jeb Banner, CEO, Boardable (USA) (moderator)
Robert Meitus, Partner, Meitus, Gelbert & Rose (USA)
Sarah Myer, VP Marketing, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (USA)
Karl Hofstetter, Owner/ Founder, Joyful Noise Recordings (USA)
Dan Kemer, Vice President Midwest Clubs & Theatres, Live Nation (USA)
Panel 1 - Healthy music ecosystems: Which stakeholders benefit?
12.10pm-1.10pm
Presentation - Music venue trust: Best practice and why grassroots venues matter
1.10pm-1.30pm
Alex Mann, Public Affairs Officer, Music Venue Trust (UK)
Panel - Policy and navigating local politics
1.30pm-2.10pm
Jim Rawlinson, Develop Indy, Regulatory & Permitting Ombudsman (USA) (moderator)
Lisa Gedgaudas, Program Director, Create Denver, City and County of Denver (USA)
Steve Sternschein, Heard Presents / Mission Control (USA)
Tammy Hurt, Founder, Georgia Music Partners (USA)
Thomas Cook, Chief of Staff, Mayor Hogsett (USA)
Coffee break
2.10pm-2.30pm
Panel - Role music plays in tourism and economic development
2.30pm-3.10pm
Elizabeth Cawein, Founder, Music Export Memphis (USA) (moderator)
Chris Gahl, Senior VP Marketing & Comm, Visit Indy (USA)
Joanna Woronkowicz, Professor, Indiana University (USA)
Sean Starowitz, Asst. Director of Economic Development for the Arts, City of Bloomington (USA)
Linda Broadfoot, Director, Indy Parks (USA)
Roundtable - Let’s create Indianapolis’ framework
3.30pm-4.30pm
Closing reception & Emerging Artists Showcase
7.00pm-11.00pm
Performances by The Wldlfe, Dreamchief, Jennie DeVoe and more.
Closing remarks
4.30pm-4.45pm
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