Schedule

Business
Networking
Vendors
Showcases

Location:

Grand Ra

grand rapids center for community transformation

1530 Madison Ave SE

Grand Rapids, mi 49507

in partnership with

SHOWCASES

APPLICATIONS TO PERFORM AT THE MUSIC ECON SUMMIT ARE CLOSED.

SHowcase artists to be announced soon!

ASSISTANCE

limited FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is available TO ATTEND the Music Econ Summit

General 50% off scholarship link for ANYONE of ANY AGE:

Thanks to a generous donation from the Grand Rapids Nehemiah Project, the Music Econ Summit is able to provide 30 independent music artists with a half off scholarship to this year's summit.

ALL AGES SCHOLARSHIPS

Faith-based 50% off scholarship link for ANY FAITH based musician:

Thanks to a generous donation from the Urban Church Leadership Center, the Music Econ Summit is able to provide 30 independent faith-based music artists with a half off scholarship to this year's summit.

FAITH BASED SCHOLARSHIP

YOUNG ADULTS 100% off scholarship link for ANYone age 16-24:

Thanks to a generous donation from the Grand Rapids Nehemiah Project, the Music Econ Summit is able to provide 10 independent music artists ages 16-24 with a FREE scholarship to this year's summit.

16-24 SCHOLARSHIP

FRIDAY

REGISTRATION

4:30pm

Check in

Networking

Social Hour

SNACKs

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summit opening

6:30pm

Summit Opening Words

Monk Matthaeus -

Monk Recordings, LLC

Founder of the Music econ summit

Join us on opening night for snacks, conversation, artist showcases and opening words from Music Econ Summit Founder Monk Matthaeus.

Friday showcases

7:00 PM

HOSTED BY

PUSH THE CITY CYPHEr

Lady Ace Boogie
Ruben martinez

15 minute artist showcases from 7:00-10:00pm

Showcase artists and schedule TBA.

Saturday

WORKSHOP #1

9:00am

Working With
Booking Agents

Katie KirchneR-
Katie K Wrangles

Katie K Wrangles is a boutique entertainment management and booking agency that provides the best entertainment for your next event.

PANEL DISCUSSIOn #1

10:30AM

Venues and the future

of live music

Quinn Mathews

Host of GR Live

WYCE

PANEL HOST

Cathy Holbrook

Executive and Artistic Director

St. Cecilia Music Center

NATE DOROUGH

Director of Programming

The Pyramid Scheme

Val walters

Events and Concert Manager

Bell's Brewery

TED Bufkin

Performing Arts Manager

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Scott Hammontree

President - MI Independent Venue Association

General Manager - The Intersection

WORKSHOP #2

12:30PM

Working With a Label

Duke Charelle-
THE AMG CORP

Deondre Charelle, known as the artist Duke Charelle, is a collective of musicians that toured from the group Parliament-Funkadelic. Deondre grew up in a musical family and started playing classical music beginning with the clarinet at an early age of 8.

BREAKOUt SESSION #1

12:30PM

Unlocking Artist Funding: From Idea to Proposal

Cindy McSurely

Vice President

Michigan Music Alliance

Cindy McSurely is a nonprofit consultant with over 20 years of experience in the sector. Cindy specializes in nonprofit administration, governance, and fund development. She is dedicated to helping organizations build sustainable operations, strengthen leadership, and align strategic vision with actionable results. Passionate about the arts, she previously served as Development Director at Crooked Tree Arts Center and Executive Director of Blissfest Music Organization. Cindy remains deeply engaged in her community, serving as Vice President of the Michigan Music Alliance, Co-President of the Kiwanis Club of Petoskey, Board Member at NWMIARTS, and Steering Committee member for Leadership Little Traverse.

Workshop #3

2:00pm

Understanding Royalties

Carita Miller -
The Lady With the Golden Ear

Music supervisor/Artist Manager

Carita Miller's journey in the music industry is a testament to her passion, dedication, and deep understanding of the business behind the music. As an independent music professional, Carita has carved out a multifaceted career that spans various aspects of the industry. She manages a podcast, oversees the careers of multiple artists, and holds the esteemed title of Music Editor at Beautiful Machine Magazine.