• SXSW Music Mentor Session: UMC Founder/CEO Gerard Longo

    Austin Convention Center 500 E Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX, United States

    LEARN MORE HERE Gerard Longo is the Founder/CEO of Underground Music Collective (UMC), a Nashville-based educational and multimedia platform serving the music industry and independent creatives, everywhere. For more than a decade, UMC has impacted thousands of musicians, creatives, and industry stakeholders through multimedia content, live music experiences, and the UMC Academy artist mentorship program. Among his many accomplishments, Gerard

  • SXSW Workshop: Building Authentic Connections as an Independent Artist

    Courtyard Marriott 300 E. 4th St., Austin, TX, United States

    Rooted in 11+ years of growing a multimedia and educational ecosystem for independent musicians, 'Perfect Your Pitch: Building Authentic Connections as an Independent Artist' is the quintessential guide for up-and-coming musicians building their artist platforms. We walk through the steps of developing your authentic artist brand, connecting to your audience, and using the momentum gained to find opportunities in media,

  • Lunch & Learn: A Better Way for Sync? (UnderDogs Exclusive)

    Online (Members Only)

    Cipher is fixing sync licensing for social media. Social platforms are where most music discovery and viral moments happen today, but the industry hasn’t figured out how to turn that into fair revenue. During this Lunch & Learn (exclusive for UMC UnderDogs members), we'll be joined by Cipher founder Burke Reimann. Learn how Cipher helps artists and brands work together

  • Da’ Healerz Present: The Heal Talk (Student) Experience

    NECAT 120 White Bridge Pike, Nashville, TN, United States

    Students! Come join us for The Heal Talk Experience at NECAT Network! This in-person event is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from inspiring musicians, and engage in meaningful discussions about healing and hardships. Whether you're seeking for a safe space to be vulnerable or just want to engage in sound healing , this event is perfect for you.

  • Have You Met…? ft. E.T., Brittany Beech, and SADGURL

    Online

    Our popular Have You Met…? interview series is set to return in-person and online this coming Wednesday, July 23 — and this time, we’re introducing you to all new faces! Join host Jazzy the Uncontrolled Goddess as she welcomes three of the newest members of our UnderDogs community to the stage at Helping Our Music Evolve (615 Main St., Suite G1, Nashville). We’ll go live at 7 p.m. CT,

  • FREE WORKSHOP: Building Your Authentic Artist Brand

    Helping Our Music Evolve 615 Main St., Nashville, TN, United States

    We’re gearing up for an action-packed October, with events happening all over the Southeastern U.S. — including our debut at Confluence Carolinas, and an exciting, expanded collaboration with NOLA MusiCon. Of course, it all starts from a solid foundation at home. That’s why we’re kicking off the month by bringing our popular Building Your Authentic Artist Brand workshop back to Nashville! Join us at Helping Our Music

  • UMC @ Confluence 2025

    Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC, United States

    Confluence is the must-attend annual gathering for music professionals, artists, and industry leaders across the Carolinas and the Southeast. Whether you’re shaping the business of music, innovating behind the scenes, or creating the soundtrack of tomorrow, this is where the region’s music community comes together to share ideas, make connections, and drive the industry forward.

  • NOLA MusiCon 2025

    The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center 1225 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA, United States

    GET 25% OFF NOLA MUSICON 2025 BADGES USING THE COUPON CODE 'UMC25' Underground Music Collective will once again be in The Big Easy for NOLA MusiCon, a music conference which "fosters innovation, collaboration, and education within the music industry, providing a platform for artists and industry professionals to connect, learn, and inspire." Stay tuned for additional details, and register here!

  • Crescent City Crossroads: NOLA MusiCon After Hours (Night 1)

    Cafe Istanbul 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States

    We’re getting set to head down to New Orleans once again for this year’s NOLA MusiCon, taking place in the heart of the Big Easy Oct. 28-30. What we’ve been dying to tell you is that there’s more to the story this year… See, we got together with our friends from the conference, including partners Tunetrax and DAWn Audio, to plan something special. Now, we can

    $10 – $15
  • Crescent City Crossroads: NOLA MusiCon After Hours (Night 2)

    The Rabbit Hole 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA, United States

    We’re getting set to head down to New Orleans once again for this year’s NOLA MusiCon, taking place in the heart of the Big Easy Oct. 28-30. What we’ve been dying to tell you is that there’s more to the story this year… See, we got together with our friends from the conference, including partners Tunetrax and DAWn Audio, to plan something special. Now, we can

    $10 – $15