Siriux/XM Radio and the Sirius/XM Kids Place Live show will be broadcasting LIVE from our family festival on Sunday May 2nd!
Still thinking of sponsoring KindieFest? This is an excellent opportunity that you should not miss out on! KindieFest is your chance to reach not only to the performers, families, industry names, bloggers and other influencers that will be in attendance at the conference and festival, but also the entire national audience of XM Kids Place Live for an entire Sunday afternoon! Go to our Sponsorship Page for information and to contact us!
We received nearly a hundred submissions for just five open slots performing at KindieFest, and it was a tough process of selection. Here are the artists we chose, from all over the country and many different genres:
Congratulations to our winners and runners-up, and thanks to everyone who submitted such a great range of music for consideration! We value your interest in this amazing scene, and hope to see you at KindieFest!
To make things a little simpler for folks who are just wanting to buy tickets to the Sunday festival, we’ve launched a ticket sales page at EventBrite.com. You can click on “FEST TIX” up at the top, or visit our tickets page at EventBrite.
…and they’re talking about KindieFest 2010. Check it out:
Stefan of Zooglobble.com describes his reasons for attending: “This year promises to be even better (more panels, a keynote, a chance to hear 14 different artists playing live).” (He also talked about it here.)
Warren Truitt of About.com says KindieFest is “the best place out there for getting your music into the ears of industry insiders.”
Liz Gumbiner of CoolMomPicks.com observes, on the subject of the folks you’ll meet at KindieFest: “Besides how talented they are and how they save us from the Wiggles – they’re all the nicest people in the world.”
Jeff from Out With the Kids says “If you’re in any way associated with kid’s music – band, blogger, writer, PR rep, band manager, promoter, club owner – or would like to be involved, Kindiefest has something to offer you. The networking opportunities alone are worth the price of admission.”
Jitterbug.tv says, “Get the pulse on the kid music community with panel discussions and hear lots of great bands performing throughout the weekend.”
Early bird registration ends on February 15, so register now!
You already know that early bird registration is open now, and runs until February 15, when prices will increase. But what will actually be happening at the event and who will be there? We’ve made a bunch of small announcements through our Facebook page, but check it out:
Friday night (April 30) from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm – Welcome & Keynote!
We’ll have an opening networking reception and a keynote address from Dan Zanes. Get your badges, have a drink, meet your fellow attendees, and hear some thoughts from one of the people most responsible for today’s independent family music scene!
Saturday (May 1) from 10 am until 8:30 pm – Conference & Showcase!
We’ll have panels throughout the day. Subjects will include:
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The Future of Marketing Kindie Music – From Photocopied Flyers to Social Networking Old School Meets New School – Bridging the Gap Distribution in 2010 and Beyond – More Ways to More Ears Gigs and Venues – From Libraries to Festivals and Everywhere in Between What’s the Story? - Kitchen-Counter PR vs the Big Kid Publicists Moving Pictures – TV, DVD, Online, and More Recording 101 – How to Make a Great Kindie Record, from Production to Packaging
And here’s some of the people you’ll hear from (alphabetically):
If you’re interested in playing at our showcase or festival, head on over to SonicBids now to apply – we’ve got five slots total to fill! We’ll be taking submissions for the next month (through February 26).
But if you’re planning to attend, register now even if you are applying for a slot. That way you guarantee a spot (space is limited) and you get our early-bird registration rates.
This year’s conference promises to bring a lot of excitement, information and opportunity for everyone involved. Kindiefest offers a great chance to network, get your personal message to all the right people, and to show everyone what you have to offer to the family music industry.
We know how important it is to get your info and promotional materials to as many people as possible while you’re at the Fest. That’s where we can help!
Don’t miss the opportunity to make sure that your promotional pieces, music or information gets to everyone the minute they arrive at the conference — and save your networking time to network! Contact Stacy Rosen (stacy@kindierockpr.com) ASAP for more details of getting a spot in the Kindiefest bag.
Additionally, if you, your company or someone else you know may be interested in getting involved with Kindiefest on a sponsorship level, please have them contact Stacy as soon as possible as there are limited packages available. Sponsorship packages will include generous advertising placements and tables at the conference, festival and online venues; complimentary admissions to the family festival and conference and much, much more!
Early bird registration is now open! Go here to register — do so soon, as space is limited and prices go up on February 15! For details on the registration options, go here.
KindieFest 2010 will take place from April 30 through May 2, 2010 at Littlefield NYC in Brooklyn.
Early bird registration starts on Friday, January 15, and runs until February 15, when prices will increase.
You have several registration options:
Conference only: For $75 ($85 after February 15), you’ll be able to attend our Friday evening reception and keynote, the panels at the conference on Saturday, and the Saturday evening industry-only showcase.
Festival only: For $10 ($15 after February 15), you can come to the public music festival on Sunday.
Conference plus festival: For $85 ($100 after February 15), you can attend both the conference and the festival.
Conference plus festival plus extras: For $125 ($150 after February 15), you can attend all of the events, plus receive various extras, including a DVD of all panels and selected performances from the showcase.
Here’s an outline of what will take place throughout the weekend:
Friday night (April 30):
We’ll have an opening networking reception and a keynote address.
Saturday (May 1):
We’ll have panels throughout the day. Subjects will include:
The Future of Marketing Kindie Music
Old School Meets New School: Bridging the Gap
Distribution in 2010 and Beyond: More Ways to More Ears
Gigs and Venues: From Libraries to Festivals and Everywhere in Between
What’s the Story?: Kitchen-Counter PR vs the Big Kid Publicists
Moving Pictures: TV, DVD, Mobile Apps and More
Recording 101- How to Make a Good Kindie Record: From Production to Packaging
That night, we’ll have an industry-only showcase and party — another great chance to network and discuss what you saw throughout the day!
Sunday (May 2):
We’ll have a public family music festival with some of the best in the family music world!
Again, registration will open on Friday, January 15, and space is limited, so sign up early!
KindieFest 2010 will take place from April 30 through May 2, 2010, with panels, networking, parties, and a public concert. Details on registration, panelists, performers and more will be forthcoming in the coming weeks and months.
