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Please note that Monday, May 15 consists of pre-convention meetings, digital service workshops, the Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, and the Industry Jam 2. The full program will take place Tuesday, May 16  through Thursday, May 18.  
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Tuesday, May 16 • 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Snack Chat

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Sponsored by Middle Tennessee State University. 

A "speed dating" InfoFest! Students, take this opportunity to sit and talk with members of the music industry and ask the questions you've been wanting to know. Up to a dozen music executives from various parts of the music industry will be present. Pull up a chair and spend time in a table setting learning from professionals who are doing what you're interested in pursuing after college. Then, hang around longer for some snacks, and chat more during the casual networking group time.


Moderators
avatar for Gloria Green

Gloria Green

Associate Professor, Middle Tennessee State University
Gloria Green is an Associate Professor in the Music Business program at Middle Tennessee State University where she teaches Live Entertainment courses including Artist Management, Concert Promotions & Touring, Music Publicity, and Talent Agency Fundamentals. She also developed a new... Read More →

Speakers
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Jeff DaMert

Operations Manager, Live Nation
Jeff DaMert has spent the past 10 years in live event operations and production, focused largely on amphitheaters and outdoor events.  While completing degrees in Business Management and Neuroscience at Kent State University, DaMert’s love of live music led him to pursue experience... Read More →
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Rush Davenport

Agent, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME)
Rush Davenport is an Agent in WME’s Nashville office.  In this role, he oversees the daily touring, television, literary and sponsorship opportunities for several well-known artists including Lillie Mae, Parachute, Birdtalker, Steelism, Sam Palladio, Black Stone Cherry, Quaker... Read More →
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Halie Hampton

Management Assistant, Maverick Management
Halie Hampton is in her fourth year as a Management Assistant at the Maverick Management in Nashville. Prior to Maverick, Hampton spent two years in Radio Promotion for Sony Music Nashville on behalf of an artist roster that included Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. A Middle Tennessee... Read More →
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Stacy Merida

Assistant Professor of Music Business, Middle Tennessee State University
Stacy Merida is an Assistant Professor of Music Business in the Recording Industry Department at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where she also serves as the Faculty Advisor to Match Records, the student run record label.  Prior to joining MTSU, Merida was the President... Read More →
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Cheryl Moore

Project Manager, Thirty Tigers
Cheryl Moore is a Project Manager at Thirty Tigers, a Nashville-based entertainment company that offers music distribution, marketing and management services to independent artists.  She is responsible for overseeing marketing campaigns for artists on the Thirty Tigers roster including... Read More →
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Nathan Pyle

Administrative Assistant, The Recording Academy
Nathan Pyle has been with The Recording Academy for over two years working for the South Region and Nashville Chapter.  Prior to working for The Recording Academy, he worked as a freelancer for clients such as CMT and American Idol and managed his own entertainment event management... Read More →
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Pete Stormer

Digital Marketing, Vector Management
Pete Stormer discovered a passion for artist management while cutting his teeth as an independent artist and touring musician. Since graduating from Middle Tennessee State University’s Music Business program in 2012, he has been an integral part of Vector Management’s digital... Read More →
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Makenzie Williams

Global Royalties Processor, Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Originally from Rhode Island, Makenzie Williams graduated from the Recording Industry program at Middle Tennessee State University in 2013. During her time there, she found a love for music publishing, and quickly found herself on the Global Royalties team at Sony/ATV. In her current... Read More →



Tuesday May 16, 2017 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Grand Ballroom West