INDIE WEEK
DAYxDAY SCHEDULE
INDIE WEEK 2024
DIGITAL (LIVEonDIT!) NOV 11 - 13
IN-PERSON (London,ON) NOV 14 - 16
5 DAYS | 50+ SPEAKERS | 25+ SESSIONS
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Grant Writing, Music and Brands, Sync Licensing, Merchandising, AI and Music, Building a Music City, Selling Tickets, Demo Listening,
AND MUCH MORE.
SPEAKERS FROM:
Seneca Polytechnic • Songistry • SongHub • ACTRA RACS • TAG Strategic • IMPALA • RUNDA • SIM SAO PAULO • SO ALIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE (Bulgaria) • Synch Lodge • INDIE WEEK • DIT Music Community and MORE!
ABOUT INDIE WEEK:
Elevate your music career at INDIE WEEK,
the ultimate hybrid music conference designed just for you.
in online from NOV 11-13 for inspiring virtual sessions,
& head to London, ON from NOV 15-16 for an exciting in-person experience
alongside the VENUExVENUE MUSIC FESTIVAL.
SCHEDULE AT A GANCE
all times are in EST (toronto time)
ONLINE: LIVEonDIT!
MON NOV 11
11am INDIE WEEK 2024 OPENING + NATIONxNATION MUSIC EXPORT LAUNCH + DIT COMMUNITY FUTURE UPDATES
presented by INDIE WEEK + NATIONxNATION
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
speaker: Sandra Sutter
11am UNTAPPED MARKETS: The Balkans
presented by: IMPALA, RUNDA, INDIE WEEK, NATIONxNATION
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
speakers:
Daryl Fidelak (RUNDA Digital Day - Serbia)
Dario Draštata (IMPALA)
Ruth Koleva (SO ALIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE - Bulgaria)
1pm MARKET HOTSPOT: Africa
Unlocking the potential of Africa’s dynamic music markets
presented by: NATIONxNATION, Music From Africa
moderator: Julz Ossom (Music From Africa)
speakers:
Yinka Farinde (Dorc Records)
Detlef Darko (A&at)
Eden Harris (Freelance Journalist)
2pm Understanding Your Rights: How ACTRA RACS Supports Recording Artists
presented by: ACTRA RACS
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community))
speakers: Andrew Karis (ACTRA RACS)
3pm Breaking New Ground: Entering a New Music Market
presented by: NATIONxNATION
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
speakers:
Steve Gardiner (artist manager)
Fiona Bloom (The Bloom Effect)
4pm INDIE WEEK 2023 REPLAY: Export Insights Services with Trade Commissioner Service of Global Affairs Canada
presented by: GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
speakers: Jeffrey Crossman (Global Affairs Canada)
TUES NOV 12
10am NATIONxNATION International Connections:
1-on-1 Speed Meetings
Networking with international festivals, associations and delegates.
RSVP required >>
11am TEDDIT SPECIAL EDITION: AI CONTENT - Tools, Creations, Concerns
presented by: TAG Strategic
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
speakers: Ted Cohen (TAG Strategic)
12pm SHOWCASE FESTIVAL RADAR:
SHOWCASE FESTIVALS YOU NEED TO KNOW
presented by: INDIE WEEK
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
speakers: Ritnika Nayan (Music Gets Me High)
Keith Tan (SLATE)
Rafael Pereira (India International Music Week)
1pm FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT: SIM SAO PAULO BRAZIL
presented by: NATIONxNATION, SIM Sao Paulo
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
speakers: Coy Freitas (SIM Sao Paulo - Content Director), Janaina Fainer (SIM Sao Paulo - International Partnership Manager)
2pm Social Media 101: Building Connections, Not Just Followers
presented by: INDIE WEEK
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
WED NOV 13
11am The Sync Tool Kit: How to Locate, Approach, and Engage with Music Supervisors
presented by: SyncLodge
moderator: Lionel Lodge (SyncLodge)
speakers: Paty Carrera (Central/South America), Everton Lewis Jr. (Canada), Rupert Hollier (UK), Patrycja Bukowska (Poland),12pm
presented by: INDIE WEEK
1pm DEMO LISTENING
presented by: SENECA Polytechnic
moderator: John Switzer (SENECA Polytechnic)
speakers: Rebecca Hennessy, Rob Wells, Darius Szczepaniak
2pm Creating Connections Between Artists and Fans
presented by: EXCLAIM!
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
speakers: Ian Danzig (Exclaim!), Lisa Vanderwyk (Exclaim!)
3pm If You’re Reading This…: The Robb Nash Story of Survival, Music, and Saving Lives
presented by: INDIE WEEK
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
speakers: Robb Nash (The Robb Nash Project)
4pm INDIE WEEK ONLINE OFFICIAL CLOSING
presented by: INDIE WEEK
moderator: Darryl Hurs (NATIONxNATION / VENUExVENUE / DIT Community)
INDIE WEEK IN PERSON
THURS NOV 14
OPENING RECEPTION
VENUExVENUE + INDIE WEEK
Date: Thursday, November 14, 6 PM
Location: TAP Centre for Creativity • 203 Dundas St. London, ON N6a 1G4
REGISTRATION and BADGE/WRISTBAND PICKUP 6-8pm DOWNSTAIRS
Kick off VENUExVENUE + INDIE WEEK with our opening reception at the TAP Centre for Creativity! Join us for opening remarks from VENUExVENUE founder Darryl Hurs and special guest speakers. This is the perfect opportunity to network with fellow attendees and industry professionals before the shows begin, and to get the festival started with excitement, inspiration, and connections.
7pm Opening Reception for Mohawk Warriors, Hunters & Chiefs:
The Art of Tom Wilson tehohåhake
TAP Centre for Creativity presents, Mohawk Warriors, Hunters and Chiefs, a solo exhibition of the artwork of Tom Wilson tehohåhake (two roads).
Musically he is known for his work with the bands Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse and Lee Harvey Osmond, the latter receiving a 2020 Juno Award for the album Mohawk.
The exhibit includes Fading Memories of Home, an installation piece by Tom located in TAP’s LAB203 Gallery. The idea for the installation with accompanying video and sound recording was seeded during a family dinner with Jane Lazare, Tom’s biological mother.
FRI NOV 15
Location: TAP Centre for Creativity • 203 Dundas St.
SPEAKERS / DELEGATES Amit Mehta Good Co Productions
Andrew Karis ACTRA RACS
Annie MacDonald Noisemaker Management
Cory Crossman London Music Office
Darryl Hurs VENUExVENUE / DIT / INDIE WEEK
Demetrius Nath Mississauga Music
Emily Barnes 100 Kellogg
John Switzer Seneca Polytechnic
Joshua D Lambier Words & Music
Justin Gray Songistry
Kwende Kefentse OMIC
Lisa Whynot Edwards Creative Law
Moira Demorest Tourism Kingston
Patrick James Clark Patrick James Clark
Paul Maxwell Maxwell's
Rick Hall Kronik Noise
Rob Wells Rob W Music
Sandra De Salvo TAP Centre for Creativity
Spencer Mussellam Believe
Spencer Shewen Riverfest Elora
Tiffany Luvv Sundown Sessions
Tim Des Islets Noisemaker Management
2:00 - 3:00 MEET THE BOOKERS
1-on1 speed meetings
3:00 SPECIAL GUEST : TOM WILSON Book Reading (Junkhouse)
https://www.tapcreativity.org/events/tom-wilson-reading-and-performance
SAT NOV 16
Location: TAP Centre for Creativity • 203 Dundas St. London, ON N6a 1G4 10:30am DOORS
3rd Floor
11:00am TOUR SMART w/ MARTIN ATKINS (streamed)
moderated by: Martin Atkins (Nine Inch Nails, Public Image Ltd., Pigface, Ministry)
12pm BUILDING YOUR TEAM IN 2024
presented by: SENECA Polytechnic
Moderator: John Switzer (SENECA Polytechnic)
speakers: Tim Des Islet (Noisemaker Management),Annie MacDonald (Noisemaker Management),Kwende Kefentse (OMIC)
1pm INSIDE THE SONG : Justin Gray + Rob Wells
presented by: SONGISTRY
speakers: Justin Gray (Songistry), Rob Wells
2pm GET PAID FOR YOUR PLAYS
presented by: ACTRA RACS
Moderator: Darryl Hurs (VENEUxVENUE / DIT / INDIE WEEK)
speakers: Andrew Karis (ACTA RACS)
3pm Who Gets What (a case study of showing how music royalties are generated from various sources and divided up by various parties)
presented by: Edwards Creative Law
speaker: Lisa Whynot (Edwards Creative Law)
4pm INTERNET MARKETING FOR MUSICIANS
speaker: Patrick James Clark (artist)
DOWNSTAIRS
ROOM 1
11:00am 1-on1 MENTORSHIPS
Andrew Karis (ACTRA RACS)
Moira Demorest (Kingston)
Tiffany Luvv (Sundown Sessions)
Paul Maxwell (Maxwell's)
Spencer Mussellam (Believe)
12pm DISTRIBUTION DEMYSTIFIED
presented by: INDIE WEEK
Moderator: Darryl Hurs (VENEUxVENUE / DIT / INDIE WEEK)
speakers: Spencer Mussellam (Believe)
1:30pm GETTING BOOKED!
presented by: INDIE WEEK
speakers: Rick Hall (Kronik Noise), Tiffany Luvv (Sundown Sessions), Demetrius (Mississauga Music)
2:30pm 1-on1 DEMO LISTENING
John Switzer (Seneca Polytechnic)
Rick Hall (Kronik Noise)
Kwende Kefentse (OMIC)
Justin Gray (Singistry)
Rob Wells
ROOM 1
12:00pm - 4:00pm WORDS & MUSIC ARTIST INTERVIEWS + PHOTOS
SPEAKERS / DELEGATES Amit Mehta Good Co Productions
Andrew Karis ACTRA RACS
Annie MacDonald Noisemaker Management
Cory Crossman London Music Office
Darryl Hurs VENUExVENUE / DIT / INDIE WEEK
Demetrius Nath Mississauga Music
Emily Barnes 100 Kellogg
John Switzer Seneca Polytechnic
Joshua D Lambier Words & Music
Justin Gray Songistry
Kwende Kefentse OMIC
Lisa Whynot Edwards Creative Law
Moira Demorest Tourism Kingston
Patrick James Clark Patrick James Clark
Paul Maxwell Maxwell's
Rick Hall Kronik Noise
Rob Wells Rob W Music
Sandra De Salvo TAP Centre for Creativity
Spencer Mussellam Believe
Spencer Shewen Riverfest Elora
Tiffany Luvv Sundown Sessions
Tim Des Islets Noisemaker Management
London, ON N6a 1G4
sponsors:
Slaight Music
Cox & Palmer
SENECA college
London Music Office
Tourism London
TAP - Centre for Creativity
Qobuz
ACTRA RACS
Global Affairs Canada
Ontario Creates
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