Midwest Music Expo 7 : Chicago – Choose Your Code!
A Note from Martin on MmX 7 – Chicago:
Its easy, especially after the problems with SXSW earlier this year, to dismiss conferences as a thing of the past – or part of a bygone industry. Easy, but not correct – what has always been special about any kind of serious gathering isn’t just the verbalizing of hopes fears, tricks, tips and IDEAS: it’s being in the same room as broadly like-minded individuals. Not people with the same answers (or problems to solve), but people who come at problems from different angles, from a different place, used to being outside of the box in every sense. Sometimes, it’s just good for us to know we are not imposters, but creative problem solving, imaginative thinkers who get it – and for some reason, are happy to help others succeed too!
So, here we are (with version number seven! of this event) powered by my music business students at Millikin University, and helped along by others, graduates, and other professionals eager to make a change, continue to help and fuel creative solutions, and keep things moving!
We don’t want your money (well, maybe a little?). You can choose from a 100% or 50% discount on the tickets. It’s going to sell out, so jump in and make sure you are involved for November’s edition, too!
50% Code : MMX7CHI50
100% Code : MMX7CHIFREE
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Keynote Speaker:
Wendy Day (credited with discovering Eminem and founder of Rap Coalition) delivering an inspiring talk on navigating the ever-evolving music industry landscape.
Featured Speakers:
Briahna Gatlin, Swank PR
Bennie Smith Jr., Suite 704
Celia Rose, What Up Pitches
Darryl Hurs, Indie Week / VenuexVenue
Eddie Sanders Esq., Protect & Collect LLC
Jessie Diaz, Dark Matter Coffee
Jim Remsik, Flagrant
Kevin King, Scaeva
Martin Atkins, Invisible Rec / Museum of PPIM / Millikin University
Mary Datcher, Global Mixx Music + Film Forum
Odell Mitchell III J.D., Thirdline Legal
Orville Kline, orvillekline.com
Pinqy Ring, Pinqy + The Brainz / Next Level / JWF / Collaboraction
Sam Thousand, Superlative Muzak Inc / ChiBrations LLC
Tyler + Emily Nevius, Ramova Theater
Wally Lockard III J.D., Urban Grind TV
Interactive Panels from industry experts on:
AI’s Impact
Legal Realities: Navigating the Music Industry
Empowering Communities: Local Initiatives in Music + Beyond
Must the Show Go On? Mental Health and Wellness in the Industry
Welcome to the Music Business…You’re Still F*cked! w/ Martin Atkins (the talk he didn’t do at SXSW this year!)
7-11: 7 panelists, 11 minutes each
We are devastated by the passing of Steve Albini and send condolences to family, band mates and creative people devastated by this loss that hits so close to home.