Music Econ Summit 2026
Sat, Apr 11
|Bamboo GR
The Music Econ Summit is a one-day, music business conference designed to strengthen Michigan’s music ecosystem.
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Bamboo GR, 2 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Schedule
The Music Econ Summit is a one-day, music business conference designed to strengthen Michigan’s music ecosystem. Hosted in Grand Rapids, the Summit will welcome attendees from across the state for a full day of workshops, breakout sessions, panel conversations, and networking opportunities, all centered on the business side of the music industry.
9:00 - Check In / Registration
9:30 - Welcome
Nicholas Thomasma, MMA Executive Director
9:45 - Opening Keynote
John Sinkevics, Local Spins Editor and Publisher
10:30 - Session 1
Mental Health (Panel)
Help Us Help You (Panel)
Music Release Strategy (Workshop)
Mentor Sessions
11:45 - Lunch Break
Boxed Lunch provided by Taste Buds- Kitchen Connect
1:00 - Session 2
The Business of Hip Hop (Panel)
Things You Didn't Know You Need to Know (Workshop)
Preparing to Record Your Music (Workshop)
Mentor Sessions
2:15 - Session 3
Art of Songwriting (Workshop)
Building a Music Community (Panel)
Content Creation (Panel)
3:30 - Closing Workshop
What Is The MLC? How Songwriters Get Paid from Streaming (Workshop)
4:30 - Closing Remarks
Nicholas Thomasma, MMA Executive Director