Independent & Paid: Get Booked. Secure Investors. Monetize Every Step.

Independent & Paid is a high-impact, one-day music industry experience built for independent artists who are serious about getting to the bag without selling out. Whether you’re just starting or already building momentum, this event will teach you how to take full control of your career, your brand, and your income.

What to expect:

• Get Booked: Learn how to land shows, tours, and paid performances consistently with or without a manager.
• Secure Investors: Discover what investors actually look for in artists and how to pitch yourself as a profitable brand.
• Monetize Every Step: From streaming to merch to brand partnerships, get the blueprint to build multiple income streams.
• Industry Access: Network with label execs, DJs, PR reps, playlist curators, creative directors, artist managers, and investors — all in the building, ready to connect.
• Live Panels + Open Q&A: No gatekeeping. Get real answers from industry insiders on how to survive and thrive as an independent artist.
• The Advancing Artists Pitch Opportunity: Select attendees will be chosen to pitch live in front of real investors and music business decision-makers.

This is not just a workshop. It’s your shot to gain real connections, real tools, and real results.

Come ready to learn, network, and leave with a strategy that gets you independent and paid.

Info: Check in, grab your materials, and get plugged in with fellow independent artists and creatives.

Info: Get aligned with the mission and what you’ll walk away with.

Info: Learn how to secure consistent bookings, negotiate your rate, and turn your performance into a product.

Speakers Include:
• Tour Manager (Touring w/ major artists)
• Booking Agent (Indie artist specialty)
• Working DJ (Club & tour experience)
• Independent Artist (Built demand without a label)

Q&A Included
Ask how to price yourself, build demand, and pitch venues/promoters.

Info: You are the brand. Learn how to position yourself as a business investors want to back.

Speakers Include:
• Music Investor
• Label Exec / A&R (scouting new talent)
• Creative Director (who’s packaged successful artists)
• Media Personality / Journalist (covers rising talent + industry trends)

Q&A Included
Learn what to prepare before asking for money or label attention.

Info: Speakers Include:
• Streaming & Radio Rep (e.g. Pandora, curated playlists)
• Brand Strategist
• Publicist/PR Expert
• Viral Independent Artist (generates $ independently)

Q&A Included
Bring questions about streaming revenue, product creation, or building an audience.

Info: Select artists will pitch their brand live to a panel of investors, execs, and curators. Think Shark Tank meets artist showcase — but strictly business.

Pitch Panel Includes:
• Music Investor
• Label A&R
• DJ / Tour Booker
• Branding/PR Executive

Info: Meet speakers, build real connections, exchange info, and lock in future opportunities.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

City Of Ink, 323 Walker St SW, Atlanta, United States