Tuesday May 8 & Wednesday May 9, 2018 / 8:45am
Brooklyn Bowl / 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
The Relix Live Music Conference is a conference 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, the Relix Live Music Conference is expanding to two days featuring panels and discussions that touch on subjects across the live music business. The conference, which takes place at the renowned Brooklyn Bowl, 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.
“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
“From an attendees perspective, it was 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
Agenda
DAY 1: TUESDAY, MAY 8TH
8:00am
Doors, Check-In & Light Breakfast
Break Presented by HUB Entertainment Insurance
9:30-10:30am
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)
10:35-11:35am
Panel: TBA
12:10-1:10pm
Lunch
Break Presented by HUB Entertainment Insurance
1:25-2:25pm
Panel: RESTORING A ROCK PALACE — Bringing Back The Cap
A look behind the scenes at the revival and resurgence of Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre.
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)
2:30-3:30pm
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)
3:35-4:35pm
Panel: TOURING AND ALBUM CYCLE: PORTUGAL. THE MAN — Woodstock Nations
Just what considerations came into play as Portugal. The Man. prepared to release Woodstock their highest profile album to date? How did the global success of “Feel It Still” impact all of this?
Moderator
Kirk Peterson (Dayglo Ventures)
Speakers
Nick Harvey (Atlantic Records), Matt Hickey (High Road Touring), Rich Holtzman (Portugal. The Man Management)
4:40-5:40pm
Panel: TBA
6:45pm
Happy Hour (free beer and food)
Break Presented by HUB Entertainment Insurance
Happy Hour Sponsored by Blue Point
8:00pm
Special opening set by LEFTOVER SALMON
Performing songs from their new album “Something Higher”
WE B-E-E SPELLING, A live game show to benefit HeadCount
Featuring Andy Frasco and the U.N., with comedians Kyle Ayers, Ahri Findling and more!
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH
8:00am
Doors, Check-In & Light Breakfast
Break Presented by The Williamsburg Hotel
9:30-10:30am
Panel: SPONSORSHIP — Fostering Cultural Connections
Presented by Access Event Solutions
Brand partnerships have the opportunity to put points on the board for all of the parties involved, including fans. What are the best approaches in striking a balance to achieve this?
Moderator
Joe Killian (Killian & Company)
Speakers
Molly Bailin (Wasserman Media Group), Jessica Beutler Abel (MAC Presents), Andrew Klein (AEG Presents), Liz Norris (ACTIVIST Artist Management)
10:35-11:35am
Panel: PARKS AND REC — Stepping Out
Presented by Access Industries
While some of the challenges are common to any performance venue, there are also a unique set of risk and rewards in using public places as concert spaces.
Moderator
Chris Burrows (The Bowery Presents)
Speakers
Jon Dindas (Go4Dindas Productions), Erika Elliott (City Parks Foundation / SummerStage / Charlie Parker Jazz Festival), Tom Russell (Founders Entertainment), Kurt Steelman (Steelman Production Services, Inc.), Jack Walsh (BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival)
12:10-1:10pm
Lunch
Break Presented by The Williamsburg Hotel
1:25-2:25pm
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.)
2:30-3:30pm
Panel: TBA
2:30-3:30pm
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)
4:40-5:40pm
Panel: CASE STUDY: SUPERFLY — Bonnaroo and Beyond
The founders of Superfly first joined forces in 1996 to promote a Mardi Gras show in New Orleans. The company gained renown six years later with the Bonnaroo Music festival but has long since expanded into many more events and content areas. The four Superfly principals– self-described brand storytellers, cultural strategists and experience engineers–share insight into how it all came about and where they’re headed.
Moderator
Mike Greenhaus (Relix Media Group)
Speakers
Superfly Co-Founders Kerry Black, Rick Farman, Rich Goodstone, Jonathan Mayers
5:50pm
Happy Hour (free beer and food)
Break Presented by The Williamsburg Hotel
Happy Hour Sponsored by Blue Point
8:00pm
Official Relix Live Music Conference After Party
BOMBINO
(All Conference pass holders are invited to attend)
Speakers
Alex
Crothers
BIO
Erika
Elliott
Executive Artistic Director
City Parks Foundation / SummerStage / Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
BIO
Kunj
Shah
President, Founder of Live For Live Music, Partner, Manager at Plexus Entertainment Group
Ginny
Suss
Title Producer
Ginny Suss Productions (formerly VP Okayplayer, co-founder OkayAfrica, producer Women’s March on Washington
BIO
Partners
Gallery
Contact
For more information please contact Nina Lee or Liz Quinlan at Shore Fire Media, (718) 522-7171.
For sponsorship opportunities, ticketing questions, and general inquiries please contact
relixmusicconference@relix.com
Use code: RELIX to receive a discount on your stay with our official hotel partner, The Williamsburg Hotel.