Music Econ Summit 2025

Music Econ Summit, taking place April 11–13 in Grand Rapids!

Below are all the key details you’ll need:

Event Location:Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation1530 Madison Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507(Limited parking is available onsite and nearby on the street.)

Dates & Times:

• Friday, April 11: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Saturday, April 12: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Sunday, April 13: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Event Schedule:

Friday

4:00 pm - Social Hour / Registration

6:30 pm - Summit Opening and Welcome with Monk

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Showcases

Saturday

8:30 am - Check In / Registration

9:00 am - Workshop 1 - Working with Booking Agents - Katie Wrangles

10:30 am - Panel Discussion 1 - Venues and the future of Live Music (Panel Discussion)

11:45 am - Lunch Break - Burger bar provided by the GRCCT

12:30 pm - Workshop 2 - Working with Labels - Duke Charelle

12:30 pm - Breakout Session 1 - Grants and Sponsorships for Artists - Cindy McSurely

2:00 pm - Workshop 3 - PRO’s and Royalties - Carita Miller

2:00 pm - Breakout Session 2 - Artists in the Modern Music Business - Paul Kwant

3:30 pm - Panel Discussion 2 - Success in the Modern Music Industry (Panel Discussion)

4:45 pm - Social Hour

6:00 pm - Showcases

Sunday

12:00 pm - Vendor Day

1:00pm - Town Hall with the Music Econ Summit crew and MMA Membership Meeting

4:00 pm - Social Hour / Wrap Party

5:00pm - Closing statements

Showcase Schedule:

Friday

7:00 Push the City Cypher Opening

7:20 Sosa Benzo

7:40 Ja’leeyna

8:00 Caitlin Cusack

8:20 Mr. Tim

8:40 Valentiger

9:00 Relle

9:20 The Rupple Brothers

Saturday

6:00 Citizen Keen

6:20 Kwaj

6:40 Pablo Eskobear

7:00 Mar in Color

7:20 Johnny Guest

7:40 Ethereal

8:00 Rebekah Jon

8:20 MexiCuba

8:40 Crim

9:00 Sonny Ski

9:20 Huff the Goat

9:40 Steven Malcolm

Saturday DJ - Kamau Williams

Sunday DJ - Djay Tron

Backline provided by Triumph Music Academy includes a Yamaha drum kit, Fender Deluxe amp, and a 4x10 bass cab. Please let me know if you have questions about the backline, your showcase needs or performance.

Vendors:

Come check out these amazing vendors on Sunday and find out what they do within YOUR local music community!

Mitten Music

Local Spins

OPNR

Sounds of the Zoo

Rap Roots Media

AV House

Aux33

Power Moves Only (Debo Scotty)

Film & Media Alliance of West MI

Crack House Studios

WYCE

Dogtown Studio

Strictly Midwest

Check-In & Admission:Check-in will be at the main entrance to the GRCCT ballroom. You MUST be registered for grant tracking purposes. Please bring your ID and check in on arrival to receive your badge.

Help Us Spread the Word:We’d love your help promoting the summit! Tag us on social media @michiganmusicalliance and use the hashtag #MusicEconSummit to let your community know you’re involved.

We can’t wait to celebrate the power of music and collaboration in the Michigan music community. See you at the Summit!