Music BC is pleased to present two How-To Series panels at this year’s Westward Music Festival! The panels will be as follows:
THE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE – FROM ARTIST TO AUDIENCE
Festival Directors and Buyers from Washington, Idaho and California talk through their unique perspectives in producing diverse events (including Capitol Hill Block Party, Thing Festival, Treefort and Noise Pop) What are their different approaches to the artist experience and ultimately in engaging the audience.
Panelists:
Eric Gilbert – Treefort Festival
Jason Lajeunesse -Capital Hill Block Party
Nadia Kaboul Quitslund – STG Presents / Thing Festival
James Lopez – Noise Pop
Tickets are $5 for Music BC members, $10 for everyone else!
EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION – THE STATE OF THE RECORD LABEL
The rise of self-managed, self-produced artists coupled with the streaming revolution over the past decade has turned the music industry on its head. In this uncertain climate, smaller, boutique and independent labels are challenging the status quo once ruled by the majors. Where do labels – both large and small – fit into the current music industry ecosystem, and where do they fit within the new narrative of DIY? Is the label a dying breed or an evolving model?
Panelists:
Stuart Meyer – Sub Pop
Adam MacKinnon – Barsuk
Taylor Dutton – Eyrst
Adrienne LaBelle – Mint Records
Tickets are $5 for Music BC members, $10 for everyone else
