Indie Night School
Noise Pop has teamed up with New York City's successful Indie Night School to explore the many aspects of running a band professionally and independently. Indie Night School is one of the best resources out there for independent musicians and music biz professionals and starting at 1pm on Saturday April 1st INS will bring their "school" to Noise Pop in an all day affair. Some of the biggest players in independent music will be gathering at the Makeout Room for a crash course in running a band in San Francisco, addressing issues such as "Getting Your Music Reviewed" and "Getting Booked at the top clubs in San Francisco".

Sponsored by ASCAP & West Coast Performer Magazine

Panel #1: Getting Booked in San Francisco and Nationwide
(1pm - 3pm)
Matt Hickey - High Road Touring (Bloc Party, Luna, Mission of Burma, Sleater-Kinney)
Christian Bernhardt - Kork Agency (Enon, Ariel Pink, Black Dice, Xiu Xiu, Voxtrot)
Todd Cote - Leafy Green (Devendra Banhart, The King of France,)
Michelle Panache - Panache Booking (DMBQ, Green Milk from the Planet Orange)
Deb Zeller - Talent Buyer, The Make Out Room, and guru behind Playing in Fog


Panel #2: Start The Presses - Getting Your Music Reviewed (3pm - 5pm)
Jaan Uhelszski - San Francisco Chronicle, Founder of Creem
Kimberly Chun - Senior Arts and Entertainment Editor, San Francisco Bay Guardian
Brian Brophy - Managing Editor, Mesh SF
Lisa Hix - Managing Editor, Flavorpill SF
Kjersti Egerdahl, West Coast Performer Magazine

More speakers to come! All rosters subject to change.

April 1, 2006
1-6pm
Makeout Room
Tickets $12 - Click here to buy


Music For America @ Indie Night School!
On Sunday, April 2, Music For America will join Indie Night School with these compelling topics:

Panel #3: Alternative Ways to Get your Band Noticed (1pm - 3pm)
Dan Droller, Music For America
Dave Kostiner, Davis, Shapiro, Lewit, Montone & Hayes
Jamie Stewart, Xiu Xiu

Panel #4: Building a Brand Out of Your Band - How to make a living through music with more than music sales and concerts. (3pm - 5pm)
Nate Query, Decemberists
Hari Berrier, Zeitgeist Artist Management
Jonathan Wood, GoodStorm Inc
Adam Gothelf, AG Music Merchandising Co.

April 2, 2006
1-6pm
Makeout Room
Tickets $12 -Click here To buy
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