Run by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (President) and Billy Harper (BoD). This forum will feature topics on a variety of subjects of interest to our members and non members. Not only ALL musicians of ALL genres are invited to attend, but also music educators, DJ’s, Hip Hop artists, music advocates, Union people, etc. according to #UnityInTheMusicCommunity.

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: Wingspan Arts (Film Center Building, 630 9th Ave, between 44 & 45 St., Suite 602, NY, NY 10036)
Contact: 212-586-2330

Note: please sign in at the front desk. You must bring a government issued picture ID to be admitted into the building. Use code 1448# to unlock the door to the event space. And please come on time!

  Agenda

a. Speakers: Sohrab Saadat ladjevardi (President), David Belmont (Vice President) and Rick Ulfik (MFM member).
MFM Fundraiser Event (w. music and speeches) Announcement in partnership with MFM member Rick Ulfik and his non-profit organization We, The World

b. Speaker: Roger Blanc (BoD)
He will briefly discuss how MFM presents a novel platform for artists from historically separate musical traditions to join forces in pooling information, resources and political clout during an era which presents daunting challenges to all forms of professional musical activity.

c. Speaker: Adam Reifsteck (MFM member)

While streaming services are now in the forefront and musicians are forced to chase fractions of pennies from their recorded music, there is tremendous opportunity when you ignore the music industry trends and apply 21st-century digital marketing strategies that successful businesses in other industries use to your music. Adam teaches electronic musicians how to adopt a musicprenuer mindset and shares what it really takes to succeed in the new music industry.

d. Speaker: Sohrab
Sohrab will report about MFM’s endorsement and support of the Hudson Valley Summit (August 9, 2019 in Kingston NY).
A full-day conference for ambitious, talented and innovative music industry professionals from the Northeast and beyond. Musicians, managers, agents, promoters, record labels, producers, publicists, and the media will share insights, strategies, and rich experiences on how to best create music and bring it to fans.
Recommended especially to our Kingston members! $100 for a day pass (46% discount). 

Directions
Closest Train: A,C,E Trains to 42 St. (at 8 Av)
1,2,3 Trains to 42 St. Times Sq. (at Broadway, 7 Av)
N,Q,R,W, 7, S Shuttle Trains to 42 St. Times Sq. (at Broadway, 7 Av)

Closest Bus Stop: Take M11 Southbound (Downtown) on 9 Av
From Times Square: Take M42 Westbound, 1-2 long blocks to 9 Av Walk uptown on 9 Av about 2 1/2 blocks