
NAMM IRL registration opens
After two years as a virtual event, registration for The 2022 NAMM Show being held on June 3-5, 2022 at the Anaheim, CA Convention Center is finally open. The 2022 National Association of. Continue reading

SXSW sets 2023 dates for hybrid fest, makes 2022 contact available online
The 2022 SXSW Music Festival wrapped up with the announcement of the 2022 Grulke Prize winners -Developing U.S. Act: Horsegirl, Developing Non-U.S. Act: Yard Act; and Career Act: Dolly Parton.. Continue reading

Music Tectonics conference announces in-person dates
The Music Tectonics Conference is returning for its fourth edition in person across three unique Santa Monica locations October 25 thru 27, 2022. The 2022 Music Tectonics Conference is designed. Continue reading

SXSW 2022 wraps with Beck, Dolly, Big Break, NIVA and much more
SXSW 2022 is a wrap. Despite multiple reports and our own on sight observation that attendance was down 20-30%, SXSW officials told the local media that they believe 2022 will. Continue reading

OVERHEARD @ SXSW: NIVA Meetup, Bandsintown Big Break Showcase, Phoebe Bridgers and more
FRIDAY EDITION: I’ve started every day’s Overheard @ SXSW with the latest on how attendance is down. But really, who cares? I for one am a little bit happy that. Continue reading

OVERHEARD @ SXSW: Attendance deficit, Cheri Hu, Roblox, two busy meetups, Instagram NFTs and more
As the music segment ramps up, attendance at the first IRL SXSW since 2019 is down. Local media is saying 20%, but sources tell Hypebot that the venerable gathering could. Continue reading

OVERHEARD @ SXSW: Attendance down • NFTs everywhere • 1400 showcases • DMC, Brandi, Tanya & more
Local media is reporting that SXSW 2022 attendance appears down 20% from 2019 levels. While any bump is welcome by local businesses, the drop appears to some veteran attendees to. Continue reading

OVERHEARD @ SXSW: Ukraine trio struggles to perform • Lizzo takes on Texas • 2022 Pitch Winners • Zora • more
“A Ukrainian pop trio scheduled to perform at SXSW is missing two of its members – because they might be called to fight the invading Russian military…Only the band’s female. Continue reading

Why this is the year to finally pay attention to music conferences
After a long period of self isolation and unpredictable times, music conferences are back and may even provide more than before. A guest post LEAH D. NELSON of SoundFly. The. Continue reading

Will we see you at SXSW next week?
Live music conferences are back! I along with a team from Bandsintown will be at SXSW most of next week. If you think we should try to meetup or have. Continue reading