NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants)
Imagine Guitar Center on steroids. Lots of gear. The recent addition of H.O.T. Zone makes this worth it. Location: Nashville, TN Date: June Visit Us Online
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MusicBiz (formally NARM – National Association of Recording Merchandisers)
A great backdoor way to meet label people on the marketing side. Managers galore. Location: Nashville, TN Date: May Visit Us Online
Millennium Music Conference
Millennium Music Conference – Since 1997, this conference & showcase has become one of the premier music events on the East Coast. MMC has educated and showcased thousands of independent acts and artists. Music industry professionals attend as panelists, speakers, mentors, exhibitors and talent scouts to network, do business and share their experience with musicians, registrants and conference attendees. Location: Harrisburg, PA Date: Mid-February Visit...
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Mile of Music Festival
Mile of Music is the premier, handcrafted Americana festival of the Midwest. Mile of Music’s second season–Mile 2–will feature over 200 artists and 60+ venues all along Downtown Appleton, WI. We’re all about original artistry–our singer-songwriters, combos and multi-piece bands showcase Americana music at its best, from roots and indie rock to country, soul, r&b, jazz, and folk. Mile of Music features a mix of...
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MIDEM (Marché International du Disque et de l’Edition Musicale)
This year’s conferences debated on topics shaking the industry, from copyright reforms in the US and Europe to emerging trends shaping the future of music everywhere; market focuses exploring export opportunities and best practices in digital, marketing and financial strategies to develop your business worldwide. Location: Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France Date: End of June Visit Us Online
LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival
LAUNCH Music Conference provides a unique opportunity for artists, music industry professionals and fans to meet, network and further their careers during one weekend in beautiful historic Downtown Lancaster, PA. With a schedule packed full of Panels, Seminars, Parties, Events and Performances, there is something for everyone – from the up-and-coming artist to the seasoned music industry veteran. Location: Lancaster, PA Date: April Visit Us...
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LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference)
The Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) is a major conference geared towards the marketing of Spanish-language alternative music. Location: New York, NY Date: July Visit Us Online
Ingenuity Cleveland
IngenuityFest is a festival of art, music, and technology. It’s also about finding and celebrating truly passionate and engaged people using every tool at their disposal to explore and create. We don’t simply bring two disciplines together; we highlight the creativity and innovation taking place at the edge of these worlds. This is where passions collide, where expertise mix, and the unexpected is born....
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International Live Music Conference
International Live Music Conference (ILMC) was the first ever dedicated gathering of leading figures involved in the world’s concert industry. Location: London, UN Date: March Visit Us Online
FMC (Future of Music Coalition)
Future of Music Coalition (FMC) is a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit organization supporting a musical ecosystem where artists flourish and are compensated fairly and transparently for their work. Location: Washington, DC Date: October Visit Us Online