Get ready to immerse yourself in a whirlwind of knowledge and creativity at indie101! Join in for three days packed with insightful discussions, hands-on workshops, and inspiring talks from industry leaders. Check out the upcoming events speakers and schedule below!

indie101 Speakers

indie101 Schedule

SAT APR 20
Songwriting and Production

10:00 AM • indie101 2024 OFFICIAL OPENING: Embracing a Mindset for Success and crafting your career path

speaker: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)

11:00 AM • SONGWRITING101: Unlock Your Songwriting Potential to Refine Your Craft, Elevate Your Art

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)
speaker: Andrea England (Four Chords & The Truth)

12:00 PM • Mastering the Vocal Mix: Inside the Studio with Gary Keane
presented by indie101

speakers: Gary Keane (Producer / Artist / Mixer)

1:00 PM • Tuned In: Demo Listening & Feedback Session
presented by Seneca Polytechnic

moderator: John Switzer (Seneca Polytechnic)
speakers: Rebecca Hennessy (Seneca Polytechnic)
David Mohacsi (Producer)

2:00 PM • Mastering Music Placement: Sync Success with Justin Gray
presented by Songistry

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)
speakers: Justin Gray (Songistry)

3:00 PM • Music Publishing 101: Maximizing Your Music’s Earnings

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)
speaker: Aideen O’Brien (Mighty Craic Music)

4:00 PM • NETWORKING101: Building Connections, Amplifying Opportunities
presented by indie101

speaker: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)

SAT APR 27
The Ins and Outs of the Music Business

10:00 AM • CMRRA 101
presented by CMRRA

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK/ DIT)
speaker: Marianne Anderson (CMRRA)

11:00 AM • Tour Smart: DIY Strategies for Touring Success
presented by Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK/ DIT)
speaker: Martin Atkins (Invisible Records / Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music)

12:00 PM • ACCOUNTING101: Financial Fundamentals for Artists

1:00 PM • CONTRACTS101: Navigating Music Contracts with Confidence
presented by Cox & Palmer

speaker: Matt Gorman (Cox & Palmer)

2:00 PM • Grant Writing 101: Crafting Winning Proposals
presented by indie101

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)
speakers: Kami Van Halst (Canadian Grant Slayer)

3:00 PM • Building Your Dream Team: The Art of Timing and Selecting the Right Team Members
presented by indie101

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)

4:00 PM • Time Management 101 for Artists and Industry
presented by indie101

speaker: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)

SAT MAY 4
Marketing and Promotion Strategies

10:00 AM • Distribution vs. Artist Services: Strategic Choices for Artists

presented by indie101

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK/ DIT)
speaker: Ritnika Nayan (Music Gets Me High / Group Speed)

11:00 AM • MARKETING101: Amplifying Your Music’s Reach

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK/ DIT)
speakers: Sara Franzyk (ZYK Marketing)

12:00 PM • PLAYLISTING 101
presented by Work Hard Playlist Hard

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)
speaker: Mike Warner (Work Hard Playlist Hard)

1:00 PM • More Info Coming Soon!

2:00 PM • Artists vs Social Media: Navigating the Digital Divide

moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)
speaker: Sinzere (Artist)
Brandi Vezina (Artist)
Theo Tams (Artist)

3:00 PM • More Info Coming Soon!

4:00 PM • MERCH101: Increasing Sales Through Strategic Tips and Tricks
presented by indie101

speaker: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT)