INDIE WEEK
DAYxDAY SCHEDULE
INDIE WEEK 2023 invites you to a transformative experience designed for musicians, industry professionals, and fans alike. Hosted online (NOV 6 - 9) and in person London, Ontario (NOV 10 - 11), this conference aims to equip you for international success, elevate your career through educational panels, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Join us for an immersive, educational, and celebratory journey into the ever-expanding world of music.
MON NOV 6 (ONLINE)
11:00 AM • INDIE WEEK 2023 OFFICIAL OPENING
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Sandra Sutter (Artist), Michael Williams (Much Music)
12:00 PM • Global Beats: How to be Export-Ready?
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Amie Therrien (MMF Canada), Steve Gardiner, Jeff Ojeda (Phase Management)
1:00 PM • Exploring Export Opportunities Abroad
presented by CIMA
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Sam Rayner (CIMA), Trisha Carter (CIMA)
1:30 PM • FOCUS MARKET: Brazil Presentation
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Michele Meilleur-Sarazin (Canadian Trade Commissioner RIO)
2:00 PM • FOCUS MARKET: Brazil Panel
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: David McLoughlin (Brasil Calling), Andre Noblat (COMA Fest)
3:00 PM • The Live Performance Method
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Lang Bliss (Differentwirld Productions)
4:00 PM • Be Present Everywhere showcase festivals + conferences edition
5:00 PM • [NETWORKING] Be Present Everywhere showcase festivals + conferences edition
TUES NOV 7 (ONLINE)
11:00 AM • Stress Management and Burnout Prevention for Creatives
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Marni Wandner (Marni Wandner Coaching)
12:00 PM • FOCUS: The German Music Market
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Tim Joppien (Berlin Music Commission)
Claudia Seeber (Canadian Trade Commissioner Berlin)
1:00 PM • Indigenous Language REvitalization and EU Music Export/BELEM THrough Lyrics and Translations
presented by LyricFind
moderator: Robert Singerman (LyricFind)
speakers: Florian Von Hoyer (BELEM / Music-Hub)
Stacey Howse (Eastern Owl)
2:00 PM • How Indies Can Increase The Joy and Reduce The Frustrations for Music Supervisors
moderator: Lionel Lodge (SyncLodge)
speakers: Lindsay Wolfington (Lone Wolf Music Supervision)
Jennifer Pyken (Jen Pyken Music Supervision Mastercourse)
Dushiyan (Dushi) Piruthivirajah
Cody Partridge (Pear Tree Music Supervision)
3:00 PM • How to get booked in International Markets
moderator:Jeff Rogers (Handsome Boy)
speakers: Mar Sellars (Atomic Music Group), Nigel Jenkins (Laughing Heart Music), David Silbaugh (Summerfest)
4:00 PM • Band Impressions Quality Vs. Quantity
presented by Exclaim!
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Ian Danzig (Exclaim!), Lisa Vanderwyk (Exclaim!)
WED NOV 8 (ONLINE)
11:00 AM • DEMO LISTENING: HIP HOP
moderator: John Switzer (Seneca College)
speakers: Keysha Freshh (The Sorority)
Andrew Gowie (Producer / The 25th Hour)
12:00 PM • Legal Basics for Producers, Beatmakers, and Artists in the Hip Hop Space
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Matt Gorman (Cox & Palmer)
Eli Brown
1:00 PM • Cultivating Culture: Community Leaders Shaping Hip Hop's Legacy
moderator: Kayla Borden (ANSMA)
speakers:
Rebecca Harrison (Unity Charity)
Elle De Lyon (Rise Edutainment)
Ajene Watson (Dot Hip Hop)
2:00 PM • Mic Check with Michie Mee: The Queen of Canadian Hip Hop
moderator: Master T (Music Music)
speakers: Michie Mee
3:00 PM • Building success through community // The Roots of HIP HOP
moderator: Amber J (Beatcave)
speakers: DJ Mel Boogie
DJ Ron Nelson
4:00 PM • The Rhythm of Success for Hip-Hop Hustlers
presented by ACX1 + DISTROFEST 2
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers:
Rob Schwartz (ACX1 Studios / Distro Fest / WHO?MAG)
Dinco D (Leaders of the New School/feat. on A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario")
Cozmo D (from Newcleus / JAM-ON Productions)
Fantom of the Beat (2x Grammy nominated/producer of "Magic Stick" (Lil Kim & 50 Cent),Busta Rhymes, Wu Members, & more)
BabyPaul (Grammy-nominated producer for AZ, Nas, Monie Love, Smif-N-Wessun)
Diamond The Artist (former DJ for EPMD, Prince, and Beyonce /SIRIUS XM's "Planet of the Tapes" on LL Cool J's Rock the Bells)
Grandmaster Dee (DJ from the Legendary Hip Hop Group WHODINI)
DJ Jay Ski (DJ/Beat Maker/Producer/ former Radio Veteran from 103.3 WPRB/Q1O2/PHILLY 103.9/100.3 THE BEAT/BOOM 107.9/100.3 WRNB/SIRIUS-XM)
Erik Perry (The Kaboodlz Record Label/manager of Kool Keith)
John Jourbet (CEo of iKonic Entertainment Group Record label w/ Monie Love, TruthHurts, BabyPaul, & Losk Masta)
DJ Casper (Music Producer for TV show "Empire", "Deadpool" / DJ/Producer for Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins)
THURS NOV 9 (ONLINE)
11:00 AM • PRODUCER MASTERCLASS: Gary Keane (producer/songwriter/musician)
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Gary Keane (Music Producer)
12:00 PM • More Info Coming Soon!
moderator: TBA
speakers: TBA
FRI NOV 10 (IN-PERSON)
5:00 PM • INDIE WEEK MIXER
The Richmond Tavern
370 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3C7
SAT NOV 11 (IN-PERSON)
11:30 AM • Bookers & Buyers Panel
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Nicky Potter (The Painted Lady), Ian Andre Espinet (Iconic Arts & Entertainment), Bryce Clifford (Clifford Brewing Co.)
12:30 PM • More Info Coming Soon!
moderator: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / DIT / CD Baby)
speakers: Nicky Potter (The Painted Lady), Ian Andre Espinet (Iconic Arts & Entertainment), Bryce Clifford (Clifford Brewing Co.)
1:30 PM • Funding and Insurance Panel
moderator: Chris Case (Case Insurance Brokers)
speakers: TBA
2:30 PM • More Info Coming Soon!
moderator: TBA
speakers: TBA
3:30 PM • Demo Listening
