This event is sponsored by Finessed Media, Inc. and hosted by Tammy Henderson.
Are you an upcoming artist that's also apart of the LGBTQ+ community? Do you find yourself wondering how you can get your music out there and if people will accept you?
This Saturday, we are joined by 4 amazing queer professionals in the music indsutry: Neen Bowen, Bryce Xavier, Boyfriend and Lynn Casper.
Our four speakers have worked with the likes of Charlie XCX, Mykki Blanco, 50 Cent, and have amassed a large community online amongst social platforms in which allow them to share themselves with the world.
We will be discussing the experiences of each panelist as a way of inspiring you to fullfill your wildest dreams and show you exactly what is possible once you apply yoruself. One part of your identity is not better or worse than the other parts of you, and this is all about showing you that despite what others may view as weird or different can be what makes you shine more. You can be QUEER, be an ARTIST, and be SUCCESSFUL. If you're hoping to learn about the best ways to put yourself out there as a artist thta just so happens ot be queer, and how to leverage your differences for more opporunities then this is the event for you.
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LISTENING SESSION
The event will be concluded with our weekly listening session. 6-8 artists will have a chance to play their music in front of a live audience and will receive constructive criticism from our speakers.
To be considered for music play in the listening session, artists must purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket and submit one song LINK (preferably Spotify) by Friday 9/3 at 5pm ET with subject line "SATURDAY SUBMISSION" to info@finessed.media.
Our team will screen your music for relevancy to audience, quality, and how beneficial the feedback will be. If your submission is not accepted, you will receive a full refund. Submissions that are accepted will have 1:30 to 2 min of their song played in front of the audience.
Must be a Finessed Media VIP Career Development member or purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket for consideration.
Obtain membership here.
Songs will be reviewed before the listening session and your purchase will be refunded if the song is not accepted.
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Agenda:
12 - 12:10pm ET Introductions
12:10 - 12:45pm ET Interview with Neen Bowen, Bryce Xavier, Boyfriend and Lynn Casper
12:45 - 1pm ET Live Q+A with Zoom Audience
1 - 1:30pm ET Networking & Listening Session
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Neen Bowen is a vibrant and versatile American recording artist who possesses a unique sound that draws the attention of many. She is extremely passionate about her craft and loves to sing and rap, as the different harmonies and melodies allow her to paint pictures with music. Her fascination and obsession with sugary pastries provided the foundation for her icon, a chocolate donut with sprinkles, which has become the focal point of her brand. Ultimately, donuts should be synonymous with Neen's music. Her overall goal is to be recognized for the amount of effort and passion she puts into her craft. Neen is determined and wants the world to hear her voice through her love for donuts and passion for music.
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Bryce Xavier is a musician, actor, and content creator that currently resides in Los Angeles. His most recent EP release "Butterfly Effect", which he wrote, produced, and recorded himself, perfectly reflects his natural and raw musical talent. Bryce also has a diverse filmography including his role in the tv series "Family Time" and "Total Eclipse". He currently has a rapidly growing social media presence of over 1.3 million followers across his platforms.
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Boyfriend is a songwriter (Big Freedia, Charli XCX, Mala Rodriguez, Mykki Blanco), producer, and performer. A festival darling ("Bonnaroo's Best Find" - Bob Lefsetz, "Top 10 Performances of Outside Lands" - Rolling Stone), Boyfriend is best known for her over-the-top live show which blends components of cabaret, pop music and theatrical elements such as costume changes, props & interactive set pieces.
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Lynn Casper (they/them) started the Homoground podcast in 2011 which serves as a platform for LGBTQIA+ musicians & music lovers worldwide. In the span of that decade, Homoground has morphed into a creative incubator for queer creatives with the addition of a virtual coworking space to foster growth on projects among the Homoground community. Casper is the communications coordinator at the Association for Independents in Radio (AIR) and leads their New Voices Fellowship program. Casper also coaches and consults those who are looking to develop their creative projects and assists with goal setting, project management, accountability and support.