The Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Conference, Set For July 9-11, 2015 At The Mount In C hesapeake, VA
buzzz worthy. . .
6th Annual Conference Features New Classes, New Facilitators & New Opportunities For Artists
(Washington,
DC) – May 19, 2015 – Those called to music ministry often wonder what
it takes to have a successful ministry. The Independent Gospel Artists
Alliance Conference was created to provide these artists with the much
needed tools for success. Now in its 6th year, the conference is scheduled to take place at The Mount in Chesapeake, VA, from Thursday, July 9th – Sat
urday, July 11th. This year’s event features new classes, new facilitators and new opportunities for artists.
Co-founded
by renowned independent Gospel artists and industry veterans Phillip
Carter and Earl Bynum, the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance
Conference is the only one of its kind in the sacred music business. Carter says, “This
year’s conference promises to be like none other. We have expanded our
selection of classes. We are excited about the ministry and the class
that VaShawn Mitchell will be teaching as well. The Independent Gospel Artists Alliance (IGAA) Conference
is a boot camp for serious, ministry-minded artists who want to learn
the business side of the Christian/Gospel music industry".
Earl
Bynum concurs and says, "The IGAA Conference is designed to assist
indie artists in becoming greater in their craft and more knowledgeable
about the music industry. It also helps to connect artists with movers
and shakers who can help direct the course of their artistry".
This
year’s event includes a General Artist Track which includes workshops
such as “I Want My Song Played On The Radio, Now What?”, “Successful
Marketing and Promotion On A Limited Budget”, “Developing My Image”,
“How Can Crowdfunding Work For You?” and “Taking Care Of Your Voice and
Your Temple”. The Elite Artist Track, targeted to already established
indie artists, features seminars such as “Let’s Make A Deal: Creating
Partnerships”, “Changes In Policy and Industry That Could Affect Your
Career”, “Legal, Acco
unting
and Tax: Staying Out of Trouble” and “The Awards: Stellar, GRAMMY,
NAACP Image and Dove”. In addition to the numerous classes, on
Wednesday night there will be an opening reception and on Saturday, the
Alliance will be debuting the IGAA New Music Seminar, a presentation of
new music to conference attendees, choir directors and musicians.
Top
industry names will be featured as conference facilitators including
VaShawn Mitchell, Garrett Johnson, Esq., Henry Harris, Neechy, Thomas
Rollins, Malcolm Williams, Nate Sakany, Tami Rowbotham, April
Washington-Chandler, Tracy Morgan, Brodric Purvis, Simone Henry, Nelson
Jacobsen and conference organizers Phillip Carter and Earl Bynum.
In
addition to the list of illustrious industry teachers, attendees can
win a prize package of indie artists’ necessities: 30 hours of studio
time, 2 national distribution contracts, one month of free radio
promotion, a nationally-syndicated radio interview and much more. In
order to be considered for these gifts, attendees must sign up for one
of the nightly showcases – the Rising Star Showcase on Thursday night,
the Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards on Friday night or the
Tidewater Showcase on Saturday night. Those who sign up will
automatically be eligible to receive one of these valuable prizes. IGAA
is also giving away a free trip to the 2016 Stellar Awards which will
be given away d
uring the Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards. For more information on the showcases or classes or to register, log on to www.indiegospelalliance.com.