Info at www.FloridaMusicConference.com The top unsigned bands from around the world converge in Orlando for 3 days of music, film and art!
The Florida Music Conference welcomes aspiring Entertainers and Entertainment industry to connect with the next generation of Artists, Agents and Songwriters that all boast the common denominator of Florida roots. "We had a great time, it was good to meet all the kids at the panel... I was one of them once and it's great to be able to offer advice." Monte Lipman/Co-President/Founder Universal Repu
blic Records
"FMF is one of the top music conferences in the country..." Steve Robertson/Signed Paramore and Shinedown to Atlantic Records
"FMF is what SXSW used to be like in the early days when bands and industry could connect and see some great music..." Kevin Lyman / Founder: Warped Tour The Florida Music Conference Seminars, Concerts and Industry Mixers all take place at the legendary Ace Cafe in Downtown Orlando adjacent to Downtown UCF and the The Marriott Orlando Downtown hotel. Friday, June 24th:
5pm: Industry Mixer & Artist Welcome Party
6pm-12am: Showcases (Inside MainStage)
Saturday, June 25th:
12pm: FMF2022 Keynote Conversation w/ Brock Berryhill
2pm: Keynote Artist Conversation w/ John K
4pm: Keynote Artist Conversation w/ The 502s
5pm: Industry Mixer
6pm: Showcases
John K headlines Inside Mainstage
The 502s headline outside Yuengling MainStage
Operating as usual
The Florida Music Conference would like to thank our Official Sponsors at Axis Productions & Events for providing Stage, Audio & Tech Support for the Conference and Festival, with props to Tim, Leon, Andrew & Chad weathering the Yuengling Flight Mainstage in The Backyard and Jovon, Cameron and Hector rocking the legendary Indoor Mainstage... along with Allied Audio & Lighting creating the nice visuals throughout!
So many awesome vibes created in the Castle Door Studios Artist Lounge at the 2022 Florida Music Conference with chill jams and special moments throughout the weekend... Big thanks to Castle Door Studios for making the scene for the Conference attendees and artists...
The 2022 Florida Music Conference would like to thank all the bands, industry and music fans that attended and performed, but also wanted to give major props to the behind the scenes rock stars that helped to curate and book the line up, coordinate and promote the artists and manage the Industry Conference and Artist/Attendee Registration... Mia Michael (UCF), Marwah Elsheikh (UCF), Bryan Oehlman (Full Sail), Konner Rinehart (UCF) and Liam Scott (UF)... they made all the noise before a single amp was plugged in!
Huge thanks to Patrick Connolly and the Orlando Sentinel for their support of the Florida Music Conference and offering some insight into the past, present and future of the event in Central Florida... https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/events/os-et-florida-music-conference-orlando-artists-bands-event-preview-20220622-cibz3jjzznavvcilces4fhn23m-story.html
The Florida Music Conference in Orlando brings together the music industry and artists, plus live performances, at Ace Cafe June 24-25.
We are so excited to announce the 2022 Florida Music Conference $1500 Artist Package Winner! We linked up with the president of Florida Grammy Association Meka Kyoto, to pick one act from the FMF Shwocase that she felt would benefit from a gift that would help launch their career. Eden Shireen will be receiving studio time for Castle Door Studios, a 1 year mrketing plan subscription from Indepreneur and a $250 Gift Card from FMC. Congtratulations Eden!
Scenes from the Florida Music Conference Artist Lounge presented by Castle Door Studios, networking mixers and Conference sessions at Ace Cafe Orlando...
Scenes from the Florida Music Conference Keynote with Brock Berryhill and Sessions w/ Alec Vidmar, The 502s and John K... FMC2022 'Where Noise Meets Knowledge..."
Scenes from John K headlining the 2022 Florida Music Conference Yuengling Mainstage inside the Legendary Ace Cafe Orlando...
Scenes from The 502s headlining the 2022 Florida Music Conference Yuengling Flight Mainstage in The Backyard at Ace Cafe Orlando...
Huge thank you to all the Artist, Attendees and Conference Speakers for their support of the 2022 Florida Music Conference... Amazing performances throughout the weekend continued the tradition of Central Florida boasting one of the more prolific and prominent music communities in the country... in the immortal words of Mellancamp...
"A million young poets screaming out their words
To a world full of people just living to be heard
Future generations, riding on the highways that we built
I hope they have a better understanding"
LIVE AT 4PM | The 502s fancy themselves as undeniable, immaculate rays of Florida sunshine bringing happiness to the world, one tune at a time.
Led by earnest banjo-strumming songwriter, Ed Isola, they’re a band of brothers who are just trying to throw a party, invite the world, and celebrate life for all it’s worth. The 502s return home following their Bonnaroo debut to celebrate with their hometown faithful and share their 'overnight success' story.
LIVE AT 2PM | Ambition dictates action. John K will admit he sets out to make “timeless music,” but it’s not all talk. The platinum-certified Orlando-based singer and songwriter plunks down and actually puts in the work to realize his ambition.
All Artists and Attendees are welcome to join the Florida Music Conference at Ace Cafe Orlando for the Keynote Conversation with Brock Berryhill at 12pm on the legendary indoor stage, followed by the Keynote Performers discussing the state of music w/ John K and The 502s. More info www.FloridaMusicConference.com
Florida Music Conference Opening Night had some amazing performances for the Songwriter Sessions featuring Heather DeSanctis Music, Jose Married Lightner, Summer Grace, Julian Carpio, Arienna Waters, Abrianna Lupo and a great conversation with United Talent Agency Nashville's Alec Vidmar... round two on Saturday, kicking off at noon at Ace Cafe Orlando...
The Florida Music Conference kicks off today at 5pm welcoming Alec Vidmar of United Talent Agency Nashville home to discuss the State of Music and network with the attending musicians and music business students... Followed by a dozen of Orlando's top voices for the Singer/Songwriter Session... more info www.FloridaMusicConference.com
The Mainstages are set, with over two dozen buzz bands rocking Ace Cafe Orlando on the legendary indoor Yuengling stage, and outside on the Axis Productions & Events Yuengling Flight stage... tix only $10 Adv/$15 Walk up including John K, The 502s, Cat Ridgeway, Jonnie Morgan Band and more... https://www.ticketweb.com/event/florida-music-conference-ace-cafe-tickets/12082925?pl=acecafe
Florida Music Conference kicks off tonight, Friday, June 24th with the Singer/Songwriter Showcase featuring some of Florida's finest voices on the legendary indoor stage at Ace Cafe Orlando... Free Admission, Doors at 5pm... more info at www.FloridaMusicConference.com
Florida Music Conference welcomes the FMC2022 buzz bands and solo acts over two nights at Ace Cafe Orlando in Downtown Orlando this weekend... only $10 Adv to check out what's coming out of Otown next, including The 502s, John K and more on the Yuengling Mainstages... Indoors/Outdoors, Rain or Shine... Who do you want to see at FMC?! Tix avail at... https://www.ticketweb.com/event/florida-music-conference-ace-cafe-tickets/12082925?pl=acecafe
Florida Music Conference Saturday Nite Showcase Spotlight... Cat Ridgeway & The Tourists... The Otown native released 'Nice to Meet You,' in 2020 marking her debut as a fully independent artist on commercial radio jumping up 59 spots to #66 on the Americana charts, and her lead single “Giving You Up” tied for the #5 most-added Americana single nationally. After seeing her perform live, hit songwriter Shawn Mullins (known for his 1998 chart-topper “Lullaby”) became one of Cat’s biggest fans. The two have since collaborated, and their first joint single “Give Me Love” has received critical acclaim and broken into both thetop 100 AAA and Americana singles charts.
Cat has graced many notable stages (30A Songwriters Festival, Okeechobee Music and Arts Fest, and House of Blues), sharing bills with acts such as Arcade Fire, Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, the Indigo Girls, and Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Marty Balin(Jefferson Airplane/Starship). Additionally, indie rock duo Tegan and Sara personally selected Cat as the winner of their worldwidecover contest after being impressed by her prowess across five different instruments.
Check out Cat and a dozen other buzz bands originating from the Central Florida scene at www.FloridaMusicConference.com
Florida Music Conference Saturday Nite Showcase Spotlight... the Jonnie Morgan Band returns... JMB are Orlando natives who have made waves throughout the Southeast in the past 8 years. They’ve opened for notable acts Edwin McCain, Sammy Hagar, Cheap Trick and Morgan Wallen to name a few. In 2017, Jonnie Morgan won a nationwide songwriting contest with legendary producer Quincy Jones and hit songwriter Andrew McMahon. It earned him a trip to record at The Village Studios in LA. Check them out at www.FloridaMusicConference.com
Florida Music Conference Saturday Nite Showcase Spotlight... featuting Ashley Picanza... Ashley is an Orlando-based artist best described as the young “gal with her uke and keys” who’s taking Orlando by storm. Her whirlwind began just one year ago at age 18 when she left her first open mic with an offer for her first paid gig in hand. Just a crazy matter of months later, she’s already rocked performances at over 175 gigs in over 50 different bars, restaurants, and resorts. Including Disney, Universal, and as regular at Tin Roof. Songwriters showcases such as The Central Florida Earth Day Festival. Check out Ashely at www.FloridaMusicConference.com
Florida Music Conference Saturday Nite Showcase spotlight featuring Wilder Sons the South Florida indie stalwarts... following their 2014 self-titled EP created a strong local following, helping the group land opening gigs with bands like The Story So Far, Copeland, Mayday Parade, Turnover, Further Seems Forever, and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus to name a few. In 2016, Wilder Sons, along with the help of their devoted fans, ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the recording and release of their second EP, “Scatterbrain”.
Their perseverance paid off in 2018 with the release of their EP “ In Between” produced by Will Kubley of Passafire. In Between hit Billboard status on the Heatseekers charts reaching #4 in the South Atlantic and #8 in the Mid Atlantic. On iTunes the EP reached #15 on the Alternative Rock charts and #116 on the US charts. That summer Wilder Sons was honored to perform at the last cross country Warped Tour in West Palm Beach, FL.See them this Sat nite at www.FloridaMusicFestival.com
Florida Music Conference Saturday Nite Showcase Spotlight featuring The High Ground, a post-hardcore band out of Winter Garden, combining elements of modern rock and metalcore with a unique melodic twist. The High Ground has rocked past the FMF Mainstage at Wall St Plaza along with the Vans Warped Tour in 2018... and have their new single "Haunt Me" out now... more info at www.FloridaMusicConference.com
Florida Music Conference Saturday Nite Showcase Spotlight featuring Jordan Mohr, an Orlando based country artist with four singles in rotation, including "Haunted House' which was honored for a Music Video Award at the recent Independent Film Festival. She has also performed at Cabana Taps in Nashvegas, participating in her first Writer's Round... get your advance tix for Jordan and many others at www.FloridaMusicConference.com
Florida Music Conference welcomes Musicians, aspiring Music Industry students and Music fans to hear how a diverse group of artists created their own path from Otown to the top of the charts, international tours and made their name in the industry... with the FMC2022 Keynote Conversation featuring Brock Berryhill, followed by Keynote Performers John K and The 502s w/ Circa from Indiepreneur. Get your Advance pass to attend all the Conferences, Networking Mixers and Concerts for only $15 advance...
Florida Music Conference Saturday Nite Showcase Spotlight... Eden Shireen has written her own narrative in the music industry by expressing her own melodic storytelling with an eclectic blend of pop, indie, & folk. Her popularity has been on the rise since the 2015 Florida GRAMMY Showcase at FMF2015 & the headliner of the Eden Shireen Live in Manila, Philippines tour... check out Eden and more at Ace Cafe Orlando next weekend... more info... www.FloridaMusicConference.com
Saturday Night Showcase Spotlight... Lévie (pronounced leh-vee) is an alternative pop singer-songwriter from Orlando. The Brazilian-born vocalist brings elements from genres like rock and R&B into a fun pop sound that doesn't take itself too seriously. Check out Levie on the Yuengling Indoor Mainstage at Ace Cafe Orlando and a dozen other buzz bands along with The 502s and John K at www.FloridaMusicConference.com on Sat, June 25th...
Florida Music Conference Saturday Showcase Spotlight! Have you met... Steven Cardwell and the Neon Drifters? They are a phenomenal Southern soul band based out of Central Florida. Their powerful sound is a mix of country, rock, and blues that will make anyone stop and listen.. and then listen some more. The band is made up of Steven Cardwell, Dakota Hurley, and Luis Burgos. Don’t miss this incredible act on Saturday on Yuengling Flight Outdoor Mainstage in The Backyard at Ace Cafe Orlando on Sat, June 25th... more info... www.FloridaMusicConference.com
Florida Music Conference is excited to announce the Opening Night Singer/Songwriter Showcase line up featuring some of Florida's finest with special guests presented by Montgomery Drive, Gigs 4 Grabs Orlando and School of Rock Orlando... FREE ADMISSION w/ doors at 6pm... More info www.FloridaMusicConference.com
The Florida Music Conference welcomes aspiring Entertainers and Entertainment industry to connect with the next generation of Artists, Agents, Songwriters and Industry elite that all boast the common denominator of Florida roots.Friday, June 24th - Saturday, June 25th • Ace Cafe • Downtown Orlan...
Florida Music Conference announces the Saturday night line up featuring The 502s on the Yuengling Flight Mainstage in The Backyard and John K on the Yuengling Lager Mainstage on the historic Ace Cafe Orlando indoor stage. Adv Tix available for all shows on Sat nite for only $10... Friday Line Up To Be coming soon! https://www.ticketweb.com/event/florida-music-conference-ace-cafe-tickets/12082925?pl=acecafe
Attention all Artists that have submitted to Showcase at the Florida Music Conference. All Showcasing and Non-Showcasing Artists will be notified via email by midnight Thur, the 2nd(tonight), please check your emails and respond to Artist Relations by Friday at midnight for scheduling. Although there are limited Showcase Slots, all submitting Artists will receive passes to attend and network and benefit from the FMC experience! Stay tuned!
Attention Music & Entertainment Business Students and aspiring Industry Reps... hear how a University of Central Florida student ascended from the Campus Activities Board to a major Nashville Booking Agent, when Alec Vidmar returns to Otown to discuss The State of Music at the Florida Music Conference on Friday, June 24th at Ace Cafe Orlando... more info at http://www.flamusicconf.live/the-state-of-music-featuring-alec-vidmar-of-united-talent-agency
The Florida Music Conference welcomes aspiring Entertainers and Entertainment industry to connect with the next generation of Artists, Agents, Songwriters and Industry elite that all boast the common denominator of Florida roots.Friday, June 24th - Saturday, June 25th • Ace Cafe • Downtown Orlan...
Attention all Florida artists... full band, solo, any format or genre... LAST CALL to submit your project to showcase at the Florida Music Conference on one of the two Mainstages, supporting former locals gone national The 502s, John K and others, and rock out for the attending Industry Representatives... send us your info before Friday at... http://www.flamusicconf.live/contact
The Florida Music Conference welcomes aspiring Entertainers and Entertainment industry to connect with the next generation of Artists, Agents, Songwriters and Industry elite that all boast the common denominator of Florida roots.Friday, June 24th - Saturday, June 25th • Ace Cafe • Downtown Orlan...
Props to the influential Voice of the Orlando Music Scene Bao Le-Huu of the Orlando Weekly for his support of the Florida Music Conference in This Little Underground this week... https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/florida-music-conference-is-aiming-to-highlight-the-best-in-orlandos-sounds-this-summer-31615482
The Florida Music Festival had an unmatched 18-year run as Orlando’s flagship music festival and conference. Then after its 2018 edition, the major event just...
Congratulations to the 2022 Florida Music Conference Keynote speaker Brock Berryhill for being recognized for the CMA Triple Play Award, going to artists and writers who have penned three #1 hits in a single year... along with Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and a who's who of the top writers in the business. Hear and learn more about Brock's ascent from Otown musician to one of Nashville's top writers at Ace Cafe Orlando on Sat, June 25th at 12pm for the Keynote Conversation... more info... http://www.flamusicconf.live/the-keynote-conversation-brock-berryhill
Attention all unsigned Florida based Artists and Bands... submit for your chance to Showcase at for attending music industry Florida Music Conference opening for John K or The 502s on the legendary Ace Cafe Orlando Mainstage... register at http://www.flamusicconf.live/contact
The Florida Music Conference is excited to name the historic Ace Cafe Orlando the Official Conference & Festival host for FMC2022. In the early '90s Foo Fighters, Sublime, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, Nine Inch Nails, Courtney Love, Matchbox Twenty, Dogstar (Keanu Reeves) all rocked the legendary indoor stage, or out back in 'The Shed' of which has since been replaced by the outdoor Yuengling Mainstage produced by Axis Productions & Events. Indulge in Orlando music history past, present and future on June 24th & 25th at Ace Cafe Orlando & the Florida Music Conference... concert weekend pass on sale now... https://www.ticketweb.com/event/florida-music-conference-ace-cafe-tickets/12082925?pl=acecafe
The Florida Music Conference welcomes aspiring Entertainers and Entertainment industry to connect with the next generation of Artists, Agents, Songwriters and Industry elite that all boast the common denominator of Florida roots. For more info on Attending the Conference Seminars, Showcasing your Artist or just rocking out to Headliners The 502s, John K and others at the legendary venue now the Ace Cafe Orlando... Check out www.FloridaMusicConference.com
The Florida Music Conference welcomes aspiring Entertainers and Entertainment industry to connect with the next generation of Artists, Agents, Songwriters and Industry elite that all boast the common denominator of Florida roots.
Listen and learn how Otown resident John K broke into the music industry signing with Epic Records in 2019, and releasing the chart topping hit with "If We Never Met", then listen to John K rock the legendary Ace Cafe Orlando Mainstage (formerly The Edge), on Saturday, June 25th... Info for Attendees and Concert Tix here... http://www.flamusicconf.live/keynote-artist-john-k
The Florida Music Conference welcomes aspiring Entertainers and Entertainment industry to connect with the next generation of Artists, Agents, Songwriters and Industry elite that all boast the common denominator of Florida roots.
Listen and learn how a local group of musicians turned friendly jam sessions into an internationally soldout tour, with The 502s Keynote Interview at FMC2022, then listen to them rock out on the Outdoor Yuengling Mainstage in The Backyard at Ace Cafe Orlando on Saturday, June 25th... Info for Attendees and Concert Tix here... http://www.flamusicconf.live/keynote-artist-the-502s
The Florida Music Conference welcomes aspiring Entertainers and Entertainment industry to connect with the next generation of Artists, Agents, Songwriters and Industry elite that all boast the common denominator of Florida roots.
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So many awesome vibes created in the Castle Door Studios Artist Lounge at the 2022 Florida Music Conference with chill jams and special moments throughout the weekend... Big thanks to Castle Door Studios for making the scene for the Conference attendees and artists...
We are so excited to announce the 2022 Florida Music Conference $1500 Artist Package Winner! We linked up with the president of Florida Grammy Association Meka Kyoto, to pick one act from the FMF Shwocase that she felt would benefit from a gift that would help launch their career. Eden Shireen will be receiving studio time for Castle Door Studios, a 1 year mrketing plan subscription from Indepreneur and a $250 Gift Card from FMC. Congtratulations Eden!
LIVE AT 4PM | The 502s fancy themselves as undeniable, immaculate rays of Florida sunshine bringing happiness to the world, one tune at a time. Led by earnest banjo-strumming songwriter, Ed Isola, they’re a band of brothers who are just trying to throw a party, invite the world, and celebrate life for all it’s worth. The 502s return home following their Bonnaroo debut to celebrate with their hometown faithful and share their 'overnight success' story.
LIVE AT 2PM | Ambition dictates action. John K will admit he sets out to make “timeless music,” but it’s not all talk. The platinum-certified Orlando-based singer and songwriter plunks down and actually puts in the work to realize his ambition.
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