HaveUHeard!? Live is getting ready to bring their Above the Noise workshop series to Seattle. These workshops provide musicians with insight on the business behind the art through curated panel discussions with industry professionals. Having successfully run multiple events in the Spokane area, HUH!? Is now bringing their educational series to the west side of the mountains on May 9th at the Here-After Theater in Belltown.
Above the Noise: Jump Starting a Music Career
For this installment of the Above the Noise series, panelists will be providing practical tips and strategies for jump starting a music career. This is an especially important workshop for young artists to attend because not only can they pick up crucial bits of insight and knowledge, but they can also network with seasoned professionals as well as their peers, getting their name out there and creating relationships that could ultimately help their careers in the future.
Topics being covered will include developing your identity, building a fan base and the importance of diversifying your revenue streams. Also on the agenda: ways to improve your in-person networking skills, the significance of conscious branding and how best to approach press outlets and talent buyers. The panelists will speak from first-hand experience, sharing both successes and pitfalls, which will provide valuable advice on establishing good working habits to further your career. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, rapper, or producer, this workshop is designed to help you achieve success in the competitive world of music.
Main Topics of Discussion
- Identifying and Building Your Audience
- How to Approach Press and Talent Buyers
- Are You Building a Business or a Hobby
- How to Develop a Unique Image and Style
- The Power of Diversifying Revenue Streams
- The Art of The Follow Up
Meet the Panelists
Moderator: Mira Kraft
Public relations and creative strategies specialist, Mira Kraft will be moderating the panel for this workshop. Since founding her own company, she has guided all kinds of artists from playing gigs in local venues to flying over seas to perform in foreign countries.
Darryl Crews
Repping for Tacoma, Darryl Crews is the founder of The Night Show, a producer, curator and industry executive. You may be familiar with him through his work curating The New Pacific Northwest playlist on Apple Music.
Taylor Hart
Longtime concertgoer and music appreciator, Taylor Hart has poured that passion into the written word as a music journalist and the head editor at Respect My Region. You may be familiar with her work on articles such as this one that you’re reading right now.
Seth McDonald
With an incredible story of perseverance and determination, Seth McDonald is a multi-talented musician, producer, and talent buyer. It’s almost a shorter list to name the things that he can’t do within the music industry. You may know him from his bands All Star Opera and Small Paul or even from his work in booking the Seattle World Tour, a 5-day benefit concert series that gives back directly to the local community.
Ryker
Manager, talent buyer, festival owner, and educator, Ryker is another jack of all trades in the music industry. Although Ryker lives in Spokane, she makes sure here presence is known in Seattle by constantly being out here supporting and networking with the artists in the area. You may be familiar with her work managing artists like Jango and All Day Trey, or from developing workshop series such as this one you’re reading about right now.
Above the Noise Workshop – May 9, 2023, at the Here-After Theater
If you are over the age of 21, you can purchase tickets for $40 in advance and $50 if you want to pay at the door. However, there are a limited number of seats for this workshop, so reserve your spot today before it’s too late!
