SXSW Music 2014 Program Guide
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SXSW 2014 Music & Media Conference | 97 MUSIC CONFERENCE ARTIST CENTRAL 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Touring on a Budget Touring is no longer simply a means to promote a record; it has now become the main source of income for most artists. Whether a band struggling to make ends meet on the road, or a career artist looking to maximize earnings, touring in a financially prudent manner is a must. The panel will explore ways to make money and avoid spending it when on tour. Mark Scribner (Moderator), Business Mgr, Piemonte & Liebhauser LLC Josh Mihlek, Artist, Killswitch Engage Mike Mowery, Pres/CEO, OuterLoop Management Javier Reyes, Artist, Animals As Leaders Laurel Stearns, Mgr, Dilettante Mgmt/Primary Wave 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM DIY Screenprinting Tips & Tricks Promoting gigs with posters, t-shirts and other material can be expensive. Explore, in a hands-on environment, how to get started on the cheap. Learn the basic steps in the process, pick up tips on how to get affordable printing, and gain hands-on experience as you print a shirt and poster. Andy MacDougall (Moderator), Bossman, TMI Screenprinting Equipment Jared Connor, Screenprinter, Mexican Chocolate Design Clay Ferguson, Screenprinter, JAMUNGO Mark Pedini, Screenprinter, Empire Press SATURDAY, MARCH 15 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Optimize Your Online Store - Sell More, Earn more Is your website's store just a digital lemonade stand? It could be a powerful revenue driver if it's designed & managed effectively. Hear how to build & run a profitable online store and maximize the revenue potential from your fan base. Whether you're an indie act or an established star, you'll learn useful tips on how to sell more units, earn more money, and avoid common mistakes & pitfalls. Jason Spitz (Moderator), Ecommerce Consultant, The Spitz Agency Jay Coyle, Head of Artist Rel, Music Geek Services Rick Gonzalez, E-Commerce & Digital Mktg, BandMerch Heather Lewis, Dir Online Merchandising, Rhino Entertainment 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Touring Tips Straight from the Trenches Getting artists, their team and the venue staff to work together is the most effective way to have a great show. Talk to industry veterans, hear some horror stories and shine light on easy things any artist can do to make their performance a blast for everyone involved. Elle Mahoney, Production Mgr, Fusebox Festival Mike Manewitz, Web Developer, SXSW Josh Siebert, Stage Mgr, The Mohawk Place ™ Where fans fund music SXSW Artist Gifting Lounge Wednesday – Friday | March 12 -14 | 11:-00am-6:00pm Saturday March 15 | 11:00am-4:00pm Austin Convention Center, BALLROOM F The Artist Gifting Lounge is an exclusive spot for SXSW showcasing artists to take a break from their hectic SXSW schedules to meet up, check email, have a snack, get a chair massage, play pinball, lounge in a hammock and collect an array of sponsored music gifts. Open to SXSW showcasing artists only. Sponsored by Sonicbids, Payola, Avenue Live, Fuzzrocket SXcycles Friday, March 7 through Saturday, March 15 Open Daily 10:00am–12:00am 98 Red River Street Enjoy a fresh perspective on the sights of downtown Austin and explore SXSW at your own speed! Presented by NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers, this full service bike share program offers registrants a complimentary set of wheels with security deposit. Tern bicycles will come complete with a helmet, lights, lock and rear basket, as well as tips on how to get around downtown.