KindieFest got started on Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Brooklyn (under the name StinkFest), with a sold-out day of panels and a night of music and fun at the fabulous Jalopy. Look through our May 2009 archives for links to blog posts, photos, videos, and more.
Here’s what we did:
Panels
Promotion: the Path from Production to Success
Moderator: Bill Childs (Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child)
Panelists: Beth Blenz-Clucas (Publicist), Kathy O’Connell (WXPN Kids Corner), Christopher Healy (Cookie Magazine), Tammy LaGorce (Amazon, NY Times), Warren Truitt (About.com), Stefan Shepherd (Zooglobble.com)
Booking: Birthday Parties to Massive Festivals
Moderator: Tor Hyams (Kidzapalooza, Austin Kiddie Limits)
Panelists: Brian Swanson (Monterey Peninsula Artists), Daniel Brindley (Jammin Java), Christine Timm (Bowery Kids), Robert Burke Warren (“Uncle Rock”) (Artist)
Distribution: What’s Now and What’s Next?
Moderator: Kate Hyman (Little Monster Records)
Panelists: Dan Zanes (Artist), Dot Rust (formerly New Sound Distribution), Veronica Villareal (Koch), KC Mancebo (Clamorhouse Kids), Peter Wright (Virtual Label)
TV, Books and Beyond: What Drives a Family Music Brand?
Moderator: Stephanie Mayers (Kindie Rock PR, Putumayo)
Panelists: Linda Simensky (PBS), Jennifer Oxley (Little Airplane Productions), Panos Panay (Sonicbids), Kevin Salem (Little Monster Records), Mindy Thomas (XM/Sirius)
Showcase
Brady Rymer & the Little Band that Could
Mariana Iranzi
Key Wilde & Mr Clarke (winners of the SonicBids contest)
The Jimmies
Ralph’s World
AudraRox
Paul Green’s School of Rock
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
Lunch Money
