Independent & Paid: Get Booked. Secure Investors. Monetize Every Step.

Ready to level up? Learn how to get booked, attract real investors & turn your talent into income. This is how independent artists win.

About this Event

Independent & Paid is a high-impact, one-day music industry experience built for independent artists who are serious about getting to the bag without selling out. Whether you’re just starting or already building momentum, this event will teach you how to take full control of your career, your brand, and your income.

What to expect:

• Get Booked: Learn how to land shows, tours, and paid performances consistently with or without a manager.
• Secure Investors: Discover what investors actually look for in artists and how to pitch yourself as a profitable brand.
• Monetize Every Step: From streaming to merch to brand partnerships, get the blueprint to build multiple income streams.
• Industry Access: Network with label execs, DJs, PR reps, playlist curators, creative directors, artist managers, and investors — all in the building, ready to connect.
• Live Panels + Open Q&A: No gatekeeping. Get real answers from industry insiders on how to survive and thrive as an independent artist.
• The Advancing Artists Pitch Opportunity: Select attendees will be chosen to pitch live in front of real investors and music business decision-makers.

This is not just a workshop. It’s your shot to gain real connections, real tools, and real results.

Come ready to learn, network, and leave with a strategy that gets you independent and paid.

Agenda


🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Doors Open + Registration

Info: Check in, grab your materials, and get plugged in with fellow independent artists and creatives.

🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Opening Remarks: Welcome to Independent & Paid
Host: Host + Advancing Artists Founders

Info: Get aligned with the mission and what you’ll walk away with.

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
PANEL 1: “Get Booked: How to Turn Your Talent into Paid Shows”

Info: Learn how to secure consistent bookings, negotiate your rate, and turn your performance into a product.


Speakers Include:

• Tour Manager (Touring w/ major artists)

• Booking Agent (Indie artist specialty)

• Working DJ (Club & tour experience)

• Independent Artist (Built demand without a label)


Q&A Included

Ask how to price yourself, build demand, and pitch venues/promoters.

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
PANEL 2: “Investor Talk: What Makes an Artist Fundable”

Info: You are the brand. Learn how to position yourself as a business investors want to back.


Speakers Include:

• Music Investor

• Label Exec / A&R (scouting new talent)

• Creative Director (who’s packaged successful artists)

• Media Personality / Journalist (covers rising talent + industry trends)


Q&A Included

Learn what to prepare before asking for money or label attention.

🕑: 03:25 PM - 03:45 PM
PANEL 3: “Monetize Every Move: Streams, Merch, Content & More”

Info: Speakers Include:

• Streaming & Radio Rep (e.g. Pandora, curated playlists)

• Brand Strategist

• Publicist/PR Expert

• Viral Independent Artist (generates $ independently)


Q&A Included

Bring questions about streaming revenue, product creation, or building an audience.

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Live Artist Pitch Session

Info: Select artists will pitch their brand live to a panel of investors, execs, and curators. Think Shark Tank meets artist showcase — but strictly business.


Pitch Panel Includes:

• Music Investor

• Label A&R

• DJ / Tour Booker

• Branding/PR Executive

🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
Networking + Industry Resource Circle

Info: Meet speakers, build real connections, exchange info, and lock in future opportunities.

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