In a time when touring costs soar and small venues struggle to stay afloat, three music industry nonprofits have created a new model to address these challenges. On May 20 at 1PM ET / 10 AM PT, join Cat Henry (Executive Director, Live Music Society and Spotlight On alum), Liza Levy (President, Salt Lick Incubator),…
Join Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer in conversation with Richard King, author of Travels Over Feeling: Arthur Russell, A Life, available now from Anthology Editions. Travels Over Feeling paints a portrait of Arthur Russell unlike any that have come before, revealing a true picture of one of the most distinctive and influential artists of the…
Join Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer in conversation with Howie Singer and Bill Rosenblatt, authors of Key Changes: The Ten Times Technology Transformed the Music Industry, available now from Oxford University Press. “ Key Changes examines ten technological disruptions that reshaped the music industry across the past century, from phonograph records through streaming platforms. The…
From event host Tom Truitt’s announcement: “If you’ve been watching closely, you have to be impressed with the parade of incredible speakers we have already presented in 2025. This one pushes the bar even higher and I promise you will agree after watching these two rockstars in action. John Raso is the CEO of Audiam,…
Spotlight On Robert Anton Wilson with Author Gabriel Kennedy A live discussion and Q&A with Gabriel Kennedy, author of the book ‘Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson’ Gabriel Kennedy, author of the book Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, joins Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer…
From event host Tom Truitt’s announcement: One of the many things I love about presenting this series is the flood of emails and texts that I receive for presenting rockstar pairings of big time music executives. And I know for sure that my inbox will soon be full of “high-five” messages after this one airs. …
Join Lawrence Peryer, host of the acclaimed podcast Spotlight On, for a unique program of performance and conversation with the James Falzone Division Ensemble. Together, they will explore the nature of improvisation in music and how its principles can be useful in all aspects of life, for musicians and non-musicians alike. Different types of “composing in…
This session will tackle issues ranging from the primary purchase fees to secondary scalping, and speculative sales that have brought the topic of ticketing into the halls of Congress. Our panel will discuss actionable emerging models and strategies that reflect and adapt to consumer trends and provide solutions and positive change to scale, for a…
The Premiere Conference for the Festival Industry in North America since 2015 has tackled issues ranging from ticketing, sponsorship, talent buying, programming, sustainability, safety, marketing and more with panels, contests, keynotes and case studies. Source: https://vimeo.com/794996317
Join entertainment business veteran Lawrence Peryer as he takes you behind-the-scenes with an interview and podcast recording with Jesse Colin Young, singer, songwriter and founding member and lead singer of the 1960s group The Youngbloods. Source: https://festforums.com/buy-tickets
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As we continue to expand our mentorship initiatives here at FEMME HOUSE, Backstage Pass highlights all of our industry contacts and spotlights the myriad careers available in music. Backstage Pass highlights the professional community that we’ve had the privilege of getting to know in our own journeys, while illuminating the possibilities for a new generation…