Workshop
Time to Play Around the World
Oct 18
Producing Community Music Events 101
Oct 19
Time to Press NEXT
Oct 19
Time to Play Around the World
Tennyson King
Nomadic musician Tennyson King, a seasoned DIY artist and music entrepreneur, has crafted a sustainable and thriving career through extensive international touring. His experiences offer valuable lessons for artists seeking to create their own successful tours.
With his guitar in hand and the languages of his roots close to heart, Tennyson King collaborates with Jade Music Fest to share his journey. How does one establish themselves on the global music scene? This indie-folk artist will unveil the intricacies of tour planning, festival engagement, the highs and lows of life on the road, and the rich cross-cultural experiences that have shaped his music career.
If you’re curious about what kickstarted Tennyson King’s journey to discover the world and discover himself through music, if you’re an artist eager to navigate the path to a successful tour with confidence, this workshop promises a behind-the-scenes exploration guided by an artist who has charted that course.
Producing Community Music Events 101
Nancy Lee
Nancy Lee
Are you passionate about music and want to make a positive impact on your community? Join us for “Producing Community Music Events 101,” a dynamic workshop designed to equip you with introductory skills and knowledge needed to plan your next community music events.
Nancy Lee, an interdisciplinary media artist and cultural producer, has visionary perspectives that pushes the boundaries of art and culture. But how do these visions become a reality? Nancy brings a wealth of experience in forging partnerships, cultivating support networks, and championing community outreach. At Jade Music Fest, they’re ready to share insights with emerging artists and event organizers. Learn how to turn your ideas into reality, navigate grant applications, and connect with like-minded partners during Nancy Lee’s workshop. It’s the perfect resource to help you bring your next community music event to fruition.
Time to Press NEXT
Michael Hollett
Michael Hollett
How do festival organizers pick their talents?
The founder and president of North by Northeast (NXNE) music festival and founder of the national print and online arts magazine, NEXT, Michael Hollett has worked with artists from all over the world. He’s spoken at various festivals worldwide, including the Golden Melody Awards Conference and Festival.
With nearly thirty years of experience organizing music festivals, Michael Hollett will share all about booking talents, promoting artists, programming, and more. How can IBPOC artists promote themselves to festivals? How can IBPOC musicians effectively convey their unique experiences and express their identities on the stage? Learn techniques on representing yourself authentically and bridging the gap between diverse audiences and cultural barriers.
Join Jade Music Fest and Michael Hollett as he takes us on a tour of how music festivals are born and international stars are made!
Jade Music Fest is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to operate on these lands, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples whose music and culture encourages us to better listen to each other.
Jade Music Fest is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to operate on these lands, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples whose music and culture encourages us to better listen to each other.