Indie Week 2023 Is Officially Underway! Full Weekly Schedule

INDIE WEEK 2023 is a transformative experience designed for musicians, industry professionals, and fans alike. Hosted online (NOV 6 – 9) and in person London, Ontario (NOV 10 – 11), this conference aims to equip you for international success, elevate your career through educational panels, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Join Indie Week for an immersive, educational, and celebratory journey into the ever-expanding world of music.

SCHEDULE

MON NOV 6 (ONLINE)

11:00 AM • INDIE WEEK 2023 OFFICIAL OPENING

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Sandra Sutter (Artist), Michael Williams (Much Music)

12:00 PM • Global Beats: How to be Export-Ready?

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Amie Therrien (MMF Canada), Steve Gardiner, Jeff Ojeda (Phase Management)

1:00 PM • Exploring Export Opportunities Abroad
presented by CIMA

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Sam Rayner (CIMA), Trisha Carter (CIMA)

1:30 PM • FOCUS MARKET: Brazil Presentation

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Michele Meilleur-Sarazin (Canadian Trade Commissioner RIO)

2:00 PM • FOCUS MARKET: Brazil Panel

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: David McLoughlin (Brasil Calling), Andre Noblat (COMA Fest)

3:00 PM • The Live Performance Method

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Lang Bliss (Differentwirld Productions)

4:00 PM • Be Present Everywhere showcase festivals + conferences edition

5:00 PM • [NETWORKING] Be Present Everywhere showcase festivals + conferences edition

TUES NOV 7 (ONLINE)

11:00 AM • Stress Management and Burnout Prevention for Creatives

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Marni Wandner (Marni Wandner Coaching)

12:00 PM • FOCUS: The German Music Market

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Tim Joppien (Berlin Music Commission)
Claudia Seeber (Canadian Trade Commissioner Berlin)

1:00 PM • More Info Coming Soon!

moderator: TBA
speakers: TBA

2:00 PM • How Indies Can Increase The Joy and Reduce The Frustrations for Music Supervisors

moderator: Lionel Lodge (SyncLodge)
speakers: Lindsay Wolfington (Lone Wolf Music Supervision)
Jennifer Pyken (Jen Pyken Music Supervision Mastercourse)
Dushiyan (Dushi) Piruthivirajah
Cody Partridge (Pear Tree Music Supervision)

3:00 PM • How to get booked in International Markets

moderator:Jeff Rogers (Handsome Boy)
speakers: Mar Sellars (Atomic Music Group), Nigel Jenkins (Laughing Heart Music), David Sillbaugh (Summerfest)

4:00 PM • Band Impressions Quality Vs. Quantity
presented by Exclaim!

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Ian Danzig (Exclaim!), Lisa Vanderwyk (Exclaim!)

WED NOV 8 (ONLINE)

11:00 AM • DEMO LISTENING: HIP HOP

moderator: John Switzer (Seneca College)
speakers: Keysha Freshh (The Sorority)
Andrew Gowie (Producer / The 25th Hour)

12:00 PM • Legal Basics for Producers, Beatmakers, and Artists in the Hip Hop Space

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Matt Gorman (Cox & Palmer)

1:00 PM • Cultivating Culture: Community Leaders Shaping Hip Hop’s Legacy

moderator: TBA
speakers: Rebecca Harrison (Unity Charity)

2:00 PM • Mic Check with Michie Mee: The Queen of Canadian Hip Hop

moderator: Master T (Music Music)
speakers: Michie Mee

3:00 PM • Building success through community // The Roots of HIP HOP

moderator: TBA
speakers: TBA

4:00 PM • The Rhythm of Success for Hip-Hop Hustlers

presented by ACX1 + DISTROFEST 2

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: TBA

THURS NOV 9 (ONLINE)

11:00 AM • PRODUCER MASTERCLASS: Gary Keane (producer/songwriter/musician)

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Gary Keane (Music Producer)

12:00 PM • More Info Coming Soon!

moderator: TBA
speakers: TBA

FRI NOV 10 (IN-PERSON)

5:00 PM • INDIE WEEK MIXER

The Richmond Tavern
370 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3C7

SAT NOV 11 (IN-PERSON)

11:30 AM • Bookers & Buyers Panel

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Nicky Potter (The Painted Lady), Ian Andre Espinet (Iconic Arts & Entertainment), Bryce Clifford (Clifford Brewing Co.)

12:30 PM • More Info Coming Soon!

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Nicky Potter (The Painted Lady), Ian Andre Espinet (Iconic Arts & Entertainment), Bryce Clifford (Clifford Brewing Co.)

1:30 PM • Funding and Insurance Panel

moderator: Chris Case (Case Insurance Brokers)
speakers: TBA

2:30 PM • More Info Coming Soon!

moderator: TBA
speakers: TBA

3:30 PM • Demo Listening