Music Conferences and Events

DJ Mysterio’s Mix Massacre Open Turntable Event (NYC)

December 20, 2009December 10, 2009

New York area DJ’s and turntablists get ready! DJ Mysterio’s Mix Massacre takes place on Saturday, December 19th. The all ages event features a live performance by Mysterio and offers ambitious turntablists the opportunity to interact with each other in a non-competitive environment. UPDATE: Event has been cancelled due to weather. Mysterio’s Mix Massacre December … Read more

LouisDen BeatCypher #8 Dec. 10th (Birmingham)

February 2, 2010December 3, 2009

It time for another edition of the LouisDen BeatCypher. The 8th LouisDen producer/beatmaker showcase takes places on December 10th, 2009 and features Budgie, Wizard, Ghost Town, and Chemo. Featured Producers: BUDGIE (SKINNYMAN, YUNGUN, DOC BROWN) WIZARD (SONNYJIM, VERBAL KENT, WEATHERPROOF) GHOST TOWN (FOREIGN BEGGARS, MYSTRO, GUILTY SIMPSON, PHAT KAT) CHEMO – (JOE BUDDEN, KYZA, TRIPLE … Read more

Free Music Production Classes w/ Big Quarters (Minneapolis)

February 2, 2010November 30, 2009

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Big Quarters (Brandon Allday and Medium Zach) are offering free hip-hop songwriting and production classes to anyone in the Minneapolis area ages 16-19. The classes, which take place every Wednesday from January 13th to May 26th at Hope Community, even include studio time for those who are interested.

Contact Brandon for more info.

Big Quarters also recently appeared in an interview with MTVmusic. From their use of innovative subscription based music distribution to their active involvement in local music and community events, you’ve got to love what these guys are doing.

See Part 2 of their MTVmusic feature after the break!

Brooklyn Record Riot (September Edition)

February 2, 2010September 26, 2009

The next Brooklyn Record Riot takes place on Sunday September 27th from 12pm to 8pm. Admission $3, Early Bird(10am): $20 Warsaw 261 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn, NY Visit Brooklyn Record Riot for more info. Check out footage from previous Record Riot events.

A Benefit For Kon (Kon & Amir)

February 2, 2010September 8, 2009

A benefit will be held for Kon, the other half of Kon & Amir, who has recently experienced a number of extremely serious health issues, which have lead to multiple hospital visits and limited personal mobility. IVE LOST ABOUT 30 LBS, BEEN FIGHTING OFF FEVERS DAILY, DEPRESSION ( IM NOT USED TO THIS LIFESTYLE) EXTREMELY … Read more

Propellerhead Producers Conference Fall 2009 Dates

December 5, 2009August 20, 2009

Reason users and general Propellerhead fans will definitely want to check out the The Producers Conference if in the area. With tickets available for only $30, serious producers will find that the insights gained from the presenting composers, designers, and engineers will be more than worth low price of admission. Recently Announced Dates: September 5 … Read more

Afrika Bambaataa RBMA Info Session & Workshop (Texas)

December 5, 2009July 13, 2009

San Antonio area producers and music makers may consider attending an upcoming Red Bull Music Academy info session and product workshop. The informational event hosted by Scuba Gooding will feature a retrospective Q&A session with the one and only DJ Afrika Bambaataa and an Ableton Live workshop with Aether216. Red Bull Music Academy Info Session … Read more

I Self Divine On Digging – Last of The Record Buyers Promo

December 5, 2009July 9, 2009

Armed with a Vestax Handy Trax portable turntable, I Self Divine gives his thoughts on digging and dusty fingers in a promo for the Last of The Record Buyers open beats/producer event. Last of The Record Buyers July 16 @ 9pm 5th Element Minneapolis, MN. Visit Last of The Record Buyers for more info.

Official One Stop Shop Beat Battle + Panel Highlights

December 5, 2009June 30, 2009

Here we have the official video highlight reel for Sha Money XL’s One Stop Shop Producers Conference featuring panel highlights and conversations with producers such as Just Blaze, RZA, Hi-Tek, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Steve Lobel, Dru Ha, and Drumma Boy, and more. In addition, the video features beat battle footage and the crowning of the … Read more

Big Quarters Showcase @ McNally Smith Hip-Hop Studies Kickoff

December 5, 2009June 12, 2009

As part of the kickoff event for McNally Smith College of Music’s Hip-Hop Studies program, Big Quarters appears on stage for a friendly beat-for-beat showcase/battle. Visit Big Quarters for more music or McNally Smith for additional program info.