Heads Up Local Musicians!

by Posted on

The folks over at The Philly Music Fest are at it again, trying to arm local musicians with knowledge and information to help further their careers. INSIDE HUSTLE will feature three panel discussions focusing on the Philly music community. The panels will consist of individuals from WXPN as well as musicians, managers, promoters, agents, and marketing experts.

I attended last year’s industry panels and they were extremely informative. I highly recommend any musician pursuing a career in music or people industry in managing/marketing artist to attend this event. It’s free and the information you’ll glean will be invaluable.

Inside Hustle takes place on Saturday, October 9th from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Follow @PhillyMusicFest on Instagram and Facebook for currently scheduled panelists. Still undecided? Free food is also served!! Heads up, though, vaccination and masks are mandatory.

Spread the word to anyone you know who may be pursuing a career in music.

Panel descriptions are below:

PANEL 1: Company In My Back

Description: Conveying information on whether bands should form a legal entity, how to manage accounting and taxes, protecting the band name and logo/art through trademarks and copyrights and generally, running the business of a band. Moderator: Greg Seltzer. Panelists: Rogers Stevens, Sekou Campbell, Jacob Cohen.

PANEL 2: Should I Stay or Should I Go

Description: Exploring and endorsing Philly as a music home for artists and industry. An interactive session to discuss how to achieve success in Philly as an artist, hearing from artists that emerged in Philly, artists that left Philly for LA, NY, Austin or Nashville, and tips on extracting the best that Philly has to offer while understanding when artists may need to explore other markets. Moderator: John Vettese. Panelists: Augusta Koch, Will Yip, Bets Charmelus.

PANEL 3: Only A Pawn In Their Game

Description: Discussing tactics and strategies to survive in an industry dominated by multinational corporations, while staying independent, staying true to your mission and your fans, yet making a living and working with people you trust. Moderator: Maggie Poulos. Panelists: Marley McNamara, Wendi Jensen, Eva Alexiou-Reo.