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Saturday, April 27 • 1:00pm - 1:50pm
THE MARTIAN: Mental Health

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It's critical that we acknowledge and discuss the rigors of touring, the expectation for one to "always be on," and the potential pain of leaving a life at home, among other potential hardships that can result from the demands of a career in music. This panel delves into the critical need for outlets, for understanding, and for intervention, when necessary.  

Speakers
avatar for Suz Paulinski

Suz Paulinski

CEO & Founder, The Rock/Star Advocate
Suzanne is a mindset coach for music professionals and founder of The Rock/Star Advocate, helping them reach their goals with custom goal-setting and time management solutions that enable them to gain clarity on their next steps while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. She... Read More →
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Randy Nichols

CEO, Force Media Management
Randy has guided artists to multiple Gold records and Grammy nominations, overseen record releases and sold out tours on six continents, and managed artists for a combined sales of over 5 million records and $20 million plus dollars in merchandise sales. He is regularly invited to... Read More →
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Justin “JD” deBlieck

Producer / Guitar, ICE NINE KILLS
Justin “JD” deBlieck, commonly known as the guitarist, songwriter and producer of Boston based theatrical-metalcore act ICE NINE KILLS, has spent nearly a decade in the heart of the touring and production environment of the music industry. With international touring experience... Read More →
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Kent Smith

Brass Session Musician
Kent Smith was raised in Minnesota and completed his music studies at the legendary Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Making his home in the New York area, Mr. Smith soon became in demand as a studio player as well as a performer on many live shows. He has written for and... Read More →
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Travis "Trav" Edwards

Mass Appeal | STRAGG
Travis is an American Music Manager, a talent management and full-service to the entertainment industry.Travis has guided many artist and talents to successful campaigns within their respected professional careers.Overseeing the day-to-day business affairs of multiple artist and entertainers... Read More →
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Jim Digby

Founder, Show Makers Inc / Event Safety Alliance
Jim has spent the last three decades producing live events and music tours across the globe for some of the world’s most celebrated talents.  Working with the likes of Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias, Meghan Trainor, Back Street Boys and more, Jim's ability to meet and manage client... Read More →


Saturday April 27, 2019 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Galactic Room - Blue Sprocket Pressing Stage