Music Business Panel

The Sing Out Loud music festival offers local musicians the opportunity to meet several top executives and songwriters from Nashville on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at Odd Birds Cocktail Lounge and Kitchen at 200 Anastasia Boulevard. 

Beginning with a happy hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 5:30, music managers, publishers, agents, and at least one songwriter will provide their stories, insights, and wisdom about having a successful career in music. At 6:30, they will open the floor to questions from the audience.

This event is free and open to any musician and songwriter at any level. Registration is required in advance. To make a reservation, go here.

Confirmed panelists as of September 12, 2023

Luke Pierce, Music Executive and General Manager of WORKS Entertainment
Luke has guided groups and musicians, including Home Free, Striking Matches, and Brian Culbertson. He is also co-host of the Promoter 101 Podcast, an anthology of the music business, 

Courtney Allen, Senior Director, A&R, Concord Music Publishing
Building Concord's roster of talent, Courtney has signed Justin Wilson and Jennifer Wayne from Runaway June and has formed deals with songwriter Russell Dickerson and songwriter and producer Corey Crowder.

Lydia Schultze, Senior Director of Creative Services at SESAC PRO
While working with SESAC PRO's songwriter and publisher affiliates, Lydia has guided Blanco, Brown, Allison Veltz Cruz, Jenny Tolman, Matt McGinn, and others. 

Justin Wilson, Nashville Hit Songwriter
One of St. Augustine's favorite performers each year at the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival, Justin's songs have been recorded by Keith Urban, Restless Road, Blake Shelton, and Granger Smith. More than 80 of his songs have been recorded, 14 have become singles, and several were hits. His first #1 song was "Kiss You in the Morning," recorded by Randy Houser.

Admission: Free. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, go here.

When: Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Where: Odd Birds Cocktail Lounge and Kitchen, 200 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine