Before the announcement of the Bringing Down the House Class of 2019, Music Forward hosted Social Media Workshops and Jam Sessions for all program applicants in the four cities where BDTH will be taking place. Applicants were invited to engage with an expert panel of social media professionals before playing live music with the other talented young artists who applied to the program. Here are some highlights from the events:
LOS ANGELES
Social Media Panel (from left to right):
DeMarco White (Facilitator) – Program Manager, Music Forward Foundation
Lainney Dizon – Director of Digital Marketing and Social, Rostrum Records
Patrick Adeleye – Digital Marketing Specialist, STAR Digital
Alexis Cassy – Social Media Coordinator, Live Nation Clubs & Theaters
Shayla Williams – Social Content Producer & Strategist, Savage X Fenty by Rihanna
Daniela Genie – Partner Manager, Tik Tok
Session Location: Live Nation Entertainment Hollywood
LAS VEGAS
Social Media Panel (from left to right):
Aaron Ameen – Talent Buyer, House of Blues
Mike Xavier – Artist, Poetic Music Group
Eric Hendrickson – Marketing Manager, House of Blues
Jenna Fischer – Social Media Coordinator, MGM Resorts International
Session Location: House of Blues Las Vegas
NEW ORLEANS
Social Media Panel (from left to right):
Shara Johnson (Facilitator)
Derin Lindsey – Graphic Designer/Brand Consultant, Derin Lindsey: The Brand
Ronjanique Steele – Brand Manager/PR Consultant, Steele Your Heart Agency, LLC
Jack Baus – Show Marketing Manager, House of Blues
Bradford Roublow – Artist Marketing, Live Nation
Session Location: House of Blues New Orleans
CHICAGO
Social Media Panel (from left to right):
Tamika Renell (Facilitator)
Blake Biesen – Social Media Manager, Jeff McClusky & Associates
Jake Dinneen – National Promotions Manager, Jeff McClusky & Associates
Chamille Weddington – Marketing Strategist, Columbia College Chicago
Megan Ramhoff – Show Marketing Manager, House of Blues Chicago
Erica Love – Marketing Strategist
Session Location: House of Blues Chicago