Our webinar series is designed to equip small venue owners and operators with tools for success, building on the knowledge exchange and collaboration fostered during our Music in Action Summit. The webinars will feature expert-led sessions on topics of value to our growing network of small venues and they're free to join! All part of our ongoing commitment to supporting venues and addressing the need for resources that assist our live music community.
Upcoming Webinars
Booking A Small Venue:
How To Find, Negotiate &
Produce More Successful Shows
with Bruce Houghton
Tuesday, June 10 at 2pm eastern | 11am pacific
Successfully booking a small independent venue is difficult whether you're in a competitive or a tertiary market. But as a I've learned as both a long time booking agent and a talent buyer, there are tools and strategies to help find, negotiate and produce more successful shows.
Together we'll learn how to get to yes more often by anticipating the needs of artists and agents and understanding your unique place in the broader live music ecosystem.
About Bruce
Over his 40 year career Bruce Houghton served as talent buyer for multiple venues and founder of the Skyline Artists Agency. He is currently a Senior Advisor to concert discovery platform Bandsintown, the Editor of music industry blog Hypebot, and Author and Instructor of Berklee College Of Music's Touring 101 online course.
Past Webinars
Grant Writing: The Narrative with Aaron Henderson
Learn how to craft a compelling story for any grant proposal. This session will help you navigate what funders are looking for, and provide tips for ensuring your venue's unique challenges & mission are effectively communicated.
Grant Writing: The Budget with Aaron Henderson
Build a solid, funder-friendly budget to accompany a grant application. This webinar will cover practical tips for how to link budget items to project goals and avoid common pitfalls in grant budgeting.
Branding & Marketing Your Music Venue
with Bruce C. Bryan
Learn how to build a strong brand at your venue, reach the right audiences, and make the most of your marketing budget. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your venue's presence or attract more patrons, this session will provide practical strategies to help your venue stand out.