SONGWRITER EVENTS - A Department of Songwriters Notes

Events from Dallas Songwriters Association about the craft and business of songwriting worldwide for all levels of songwriters whether as a tradesman or hobbyist.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Texas Independent Music Expo, Oct 17-18

This premier expo is an educational, networking event designed to connect music business professionals with music artists and provide the tools needed to boost your music career. Featuring workshops, entertainment, music-related exhibitors and a songwriter competition. Great music all day by some of the best singer-songwriters in Texas!

EXHIBITORS - WORKSHOPS - SONGWRITER COMPOSITION - PERFORMING INDIE ARTISTS

http://www.texasindependentmusicexpo.com/

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Grammy Advocacy Day in Washington DC 4-14-2010

Have you ever wondered if one person can make a difference in Washington, D.C.? April 14-15, 2010 is your chance to learn that the answer is "yes."

The dates have been set for the largest GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day yet, and you're invited to come to the nation's capital as part of the Texas delegation. I hope you'll join us for Washington's most important advocacy event for the music community and help educate key policymakers about issues that affect musicians, songwriters and studio professionals.

Below is a tentative schedule for the event. Please note that discounted hotel blocks have been reserved (range: $225-$359). Further details about hotels and registration information will be sent to you in the coming months, but I wanted to make sure you saved the following dates on your calendar:

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Travel to DC
6:30 p.m.: GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards Ceremony Honoring leading music creators and legislators. Past honorees have included, Senators Patrick Leahy, John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy; Representatives: John Conyers, Mary Bono-Mack, Steny Hoyer and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN); and musicians Vince Gill, Natalie Cole, Gloria Estefan, Kelly Clarkson and Quincy Jones.

Thursday, April 15, 2010
8 a.m. Briefing
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Lobbying visits
12 noon: Musical event
Travel home (flights permitting)

10th Annual Southwest Regional Folk Alliance ConferenceAustin Texas Sept 23 – 27, 2009.

news from swrfa…
The 10th Annual Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference will be in Austin Texas at the Radisson Austin North on Sept 23 – 27, 2009.
The seminar topics address many facets of the music business - booking and tour planning, agents and managers, music law, the internet, getting airplay, studio know how, song sharing and discussion, wellness while on the road and looking for alternate ways to get our music to the world – such as in schools and films.
Artists, managers, agents, venue operators as well as folks who come to listen enthusiastically find a common bond, make new friends, discover new music, have fun and learn. So come on down and enjoy some Southwestern hospitality in the Capitol City. See you soon!

http//:www.swrfa.com