INTRODUCING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY ALLIANCE

Music is Art is proud to unveil its newest initiative...The Music Industry Alliance.

Inspired and fueled by the feedback we receive about our annual Festival, mainly the sentiment that it's the one day a year that artists of all disciplines come together in one place to learn, create, perform, and discover. The Music Industry Alliance will welcome and encourage people from all genres, experience, and interest.

The Music Industry Alliance was created to connect those in and around the music industry in WNY and beyond...to educate, collaborate, and strengthen our creative community. Since 2003 Music is Art has offered programs for our community to highlight the value of music. Invest in yourself...join The Alliance today to get motivated, stay inspired, share your passion, become a leader/mentor, and give back to the WNY community.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

Invest in yourself...join The Alliance today to get motivated, stay inspired, share your passion, become a mentor, and have your voice heard. The Alliance will meet monthly to share the following:

COMMUNITY

Get to know other members of our diverse WNY music scene. Monthly meetings will include time for networking with friends, old & new!

EDUCATION

Monthly educational topics of interest to those in the music industry. Optional book club/study group for students and those new to the industry.

INSIGHTS

Learn from your peers during open, guided discussions. Members may submit questions in advance to ensure they get the answers they need.

TOOLS & JOBS

Access to tools to help you find the answers you need. From articles to directories, from job boards, to gig opportunities.

PROMOTION & DISCOUNTS

Help with promoting your upcoming events and a list of local businesses who offer member discounts.

MENTORS/PEER GROUPS

We'll match you with a local professional to help guide you down a path to develop your aspirations and interests.

Members of the Alliance will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm.

Monthly sessions will follow this basic format:

Educational topic (we'll let you know what this is in advance)
Insight Q&A (discussion topics of interest to the music industry)
Spotlight (hear from one member on their experiences)
Highlights (:30 second commercial from everyone in attendance)
Networking

Take this short survey below to help us make The Alliance all it can be!

Alliance Survey

ALLIANCE TESTIMONIALS

A few years ago I relocated back to Buffalo after a stint working out of state. I felt disconnected from a music scene that I used to be very involved in. I decided to work on my chops and begin performing again. Around that time I learned of the WNY Music Industry Alliance. Since joining I've been able to rekindle past friendships, make new friends, and find that sense of belonging that I missed in the scene. Learning about better booking practices, digital music distribution, and networking has helped me tremendously. I'm particularly fond of the songwriting peer group. The folks in the group give great constructive criticism.

Michael Chmiel

Music is Art reserves the right to reject, revoke, or cancel memberships at any time for any reason based on a board vote, in which case the annual membership fee will be refunded immediately.