CMJ 2010 was a blast of an event this year. RocketHub participated in a panel called "From Crowdsurfing to Crowdfunding" with Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Pledgemusic - where we discussed the future of media funding and how crowdfunding is playing a major part in the re-emergence of the new music business. Each of the companies has their own unique twist on the model and the overarching theme is that crowdfunding is working well for artists that take a proactive approach to their careers.

That evening RocketHub, Music Dish, and Women in Music delivered an innovative Showcase at Gonzalez Y Gonzalez that was a hit as well - with well over 300 in attendance. Excellent insights and wonderful tunes came from Maya Solovey, Niall Connolly, and Tomas Doncker who answered questions on being successful entrepreneurs and performed sets that delighted fans, industry, and press folks in attendance. Niall even got a prime-time interview with Norwegian National Television.

RocketHub artist Alfonso Velez had a standing-room only showcase at Rockwood Music Hall - the New York Times posted a shot of his performance here:  

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/10/22/arts/music/20101023_UG_CMJ-5.html

Much thanks to the good folks at CMJ, Music Dish, Women in Music, our artists and friends for making these successful events. We appreciate the ride - much more to come.

Mahalo,

Brian Meece