Workshop and 2x4: Booking for Festivals and Venues

Cleveland Rocks: PPF’s Music Industry Workshops and Panels focus on a different music-related topic presented by a guest speaker or panel of industry professionals. Accompanying our workshops is the popular 2×4 Songwriter Showcases, featuring 4 different artists, 2 songs each.
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SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP:
Booking for Festivals and Venues
We've invited local musicians you'll recognize who also help book for some of the best stages in town. Our guest speakers will share best practices and recommendations for artists on what makes a strong EPK and how to make your application stand out when applying for festivals, community series, and gigs at local venues.
Guest Speakers:
Brent Kirby
• One of the most high-profile musicians in Northeast Ohio
• Drummer, guitarist, bandleader, mentor and tireless supporter of local music. Jack Fords, The New Soft Shoe, 10x3, Ohio City Singers
• Booking for Brite Winter Festival, Visible Voice Books, and Downtown Cleveland Inc. music programming
Maura Rogers
• Front woman for Americana/Folk group Maura Rogers & The Bellows
• Booking for Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future events including Waterloo Makes Music, South Euclid Food Truck Park Series, Sound of the Land at Fidelity, Winterloo on Waterloo and more.
• Community Liason for Waterloo Arts Fest
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2x4 Songwriter Showcase (4 Artists, 2 songs each).
Featured Artists: TBA
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The Cleveland Rocks Shop is an intimate venue with LIMITED capacity. Please arrive early to grab a seat!
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This event is made possible with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.