New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The International
Music Software Trade Association will present IMSTA FESTA, its annual celebration of music technology, at the New York campus of SAE
Institute on Saturday,
September 26.
Attendees will include musicians, DJs, songwriters, music producers, audio engineers, music students, and music educators who are interested in new opportunities to make connections, gain knowledge and ideas, and accelerate their careers.
The International
Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) will present IMSTA FESTA, its annual celebration of music technology, at the New York campus of SAE
Institute on Saturday,
September 26 from 11am to 6pm. IMSTA FESTA is a free networking and learning event, and is open to the public.
"IMSTA FESTA is an exciting environment where creative minds can interact with the industry's premier music makers," says SAE New York Campus
Director Steven Kashkin. "Attendees will include professional and semi-professional musicians, DJs, songwriters, music producers, audio engineers, music students, and music educators who are interested in new opportunities to make connections, gain knowledge and ideas, and accelerate their careers."
A keynote speech delivered by Grammy-winning producer/engineer Emily Lazar (Sia, Sleigh Bells,
David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Tiesto)
Panels on the state of the music business, audio technology, EDM/dance music, and more
Master classes with a selection of companies that will offer tips, secrets, and tricks on how to maximize the efficiency of production tools
Live hands-on demonstrations of the latest studio gear, software, and equipment
Door prizes and raffle prizes, which will be given away throughout the day from exhibiting companies
The IMSTA FESTA Songwriting Competition judging panel, where attendees can hear the finalists' songs (winners will choose from over $15,000 in prizes, including gear product Native Instruments Komplete, Arturia V Collection, SONY Audio Mastering Suite, Celemony Melodyne Editor, Steinberg Wavelab, FabFilter Pro-Q 2, and McDSP Emerald Pack Native )
IMSTA FESTA New York will take place on Saturday,
September 26 from 11:00am - 6:00pm at the New York campus of SAE
Institute (218 W.18th Street, 4th floor). IMSTA FESTA New York is open to the public. Admission is free with online registration.