Call for registration: Freemuse 2020 conference in USA

MUSE Conference will be an annual event for seasoned, new and aspiring musicians in activism. The event is part of the organisation's goal, which is to monitor artistic rights infringements around the world.

Participants will hear firsthand from and participate in discussions led by music industry professionals. The conference will be a platform for the advocacy of artistic freedom of expression as well as the training and capacity building of the attendees.

The Muse Conference will tackle the following topics:

• Happy, Healthy and Injury-Free Musicians

The health and well-being of musicians across all disciplines, performing and nonperforming. Educating musicians on this crucial information will positively affect the well-being of countless future musicians in an effort not only to address the growing numbers of injuries but also to provide strategies for maintaining psychological health. P

• Owning It: Becoming a Music Business Entrepreneur

There are many ways to enter the music industry besides being a performer or musician. This clinic will examine ways to start a business in the industry and how to approach the traditional roles of bandleader, producer, manager, sideman, etc. from the perspective of an entrepreneur.

• Navigating the Obstacles: Exploring Today’s Music Industry

This session will look at the state of today’s music industry model and identify ways to make it work for you.

• Life on the Road: Making it as a Touring Musician

This session will be a moderated panel discussion and demonstration on how to enter and maintain a career as a sideman in the music industry. Presenters: Wes Byrd, John Roberts, Sean Michael Ray.

• Planning for the Future: Wealth and Money Management Strategies for Artists

Participants will gain knowledge on how to managing their finances and plan for the future as a self-employed artist.

• Market Your Music: Build Your Brand Using Social Media

The music industry is immensely competitive, and good marketing is essential for anyone looking to turn their art into a successful career. This panel discussion with industry and marketing pros will attempt to provide some necessary and practical techniques for building a brand and marketing music using social media and the internet.

• In the Studio: Exploring the Art and Business of Music Production

This will be a panel discussion on the challenges and rewards of being an independent music producer/creator.

The conference is free but space is limited. To attend, the participants should register here.

For more information, visit the Freemuse official website.