AUSTIN MUSIC FOUNDATION & ANOTHER OPTION PRODUCTIONS 

PRESENT
URBAN MUSIC PERSPECTIVES:  FROM GOSPEL TO HIP HOP

Join some of the most well-known names in Austin’s urban music scene
for a three-part primer on important issues facing DIY artists
trying to make their way in the music business and jump start their careers. 

WHO: Austin Music Foundation (AMF) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational programs and career development resources to musicians. AMF’s mission is to strengthen and connect the local music community through innovative programs that empower musicians and fuel Austin’s creative economy. Visit www.austinmusicfoundation.org for more info.

Another Option Productions is a non-profit organization created to further develop and nurture various civic, social, educational, visual and performing arts cultures and communities, by organizing and hosting events specifically tailored to these communities’ needs. Another Option Productions is an organization that utilizes day-to-day events to actively exist in a culture that cares about the society and its people.  

WHAT: Join AMF/AOP and members of the urban music community at three special educational forums covering issues related to radio, artist branding, and legal issues.

READY FOR RADIO

Tuesday, February 15

7:00 pm

The History Victory Grill, 1104 East 11^th Street, Austin, TX

Every artist wants to hear their music on the air.  Learn from industry insiders regarding the current state of terrestrial radio, how to gain the attention of station directors, and how to reach fans over the airwaves.   

Panelists:

Steve Savage – KAZI

Zannie K – 102.3 The Beat

Marion Nickerson – KAZI

Leah Manners – 91.7 fm KOOP (moderator)

SHOWTIME: WHERE CREATIVITY AND COMMERCE MEET

Monday, February 21

7:00 pm

The Historic Victory Grill, 1104 East 11^th Street, Austin, TX

Three Austin hip-hop artists discuss identifying a niche, developing an artist’s brand, and how to make money from one’s creative talent.  Learn how professionalism, relationships and consistency are integral to being taken seriously and forging a successful career as an artist. 

Panelists:

Tee Double – artist

Ter’ell Shahid – artist

Saul Paul – artist

Marc Fort – Texas Music Office (moderator)

PROTECTING YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET – YOUR ART

Thursday, February 24

7:00 pm

The Historic Victory Grill, 1104 East 11^th Street, Austin, TX

Do you have a clear understanding of ownership rights when it comes to your music? Attorney Charles Medearis discusses legal issues surrounding copyright, sampling, and the producer-artist relationship. 

To register for the legal seminar, please email kim@austinmusicfoundation.org.  (No registration is needed for the other two events in this series.)

This month-long Urban Music Perspectives: from Gospel to Hip Hop workshop series concludes with live performances at the historic George Washington Carver’s Boyd Vance Theatre. The program will chronicle the evolution of hip-hop music through a variety of multimedia presentations, dance and live performances by local Austin artists.

Saturday, February 25

7:00 pm

George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center

1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX

Boyd Vance Theatre

Since 1995, the SIMS Foundation has provided low-cost mental health and addiction recovery services to Austin-area musicians and their families. For more information, please stop by the SIMS table at these events.

These events are FREE to attend and open to the public.

CONTACTS:                   Alissa McCain

                                      512.323.0787

                                      alissa@austinmusicfoundation.org

                                      Clifford Gillard

                                      512 626-7190