08/12/2026
💡🚀 BREAKOUT & BUILD is the newest addition to the 8-day celebration of Arkansas music between August 23-30 in Fayetteville, AR that is a SXSW-style event featuring live music, networking events, jam sessions, and now a breakout session that I will personally be hosting, as well as bringing in the video & audio team to document.
📆 It will be on Saturday, August 29 from 2-5pm at Nature Backs on Dickson Street. This will be 100% and will feature guests who I know will be top-notch, as I work with them regularly in the realms we will be covering.
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⚒ Arkansas Music Week is a platform built to lift up our creative economy. This wave, we are introducing a powerful afternoon seminar series designed for independent creatives looking to grow their platform: AME Presents: Breakout & Build.
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👉 Hosted by Travis Smith (Arkansas Music Experience), this focused block of industry masterclasses will tackle business development, marketing, world building, and direct artist-to-fan communication strategies. Independent creatives can look forward to a diverse range of collaborative panels and learning opportunities.
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Featured at this event will be THREE breakout sessions.
🎵"The Recording Academy in Arkansas"
Anna Brazeal - Anna is an artist, musician, and Arkansas Music Advocate based out of central Arkansas. She became a member of the Recording Academy / GRAMMYS in 2023 (Memphis Chapter) and will be speaking about the Recording Academy in Arkansas.
👷"Getting Started"
Ben Greene - Ben is the Co-founder and Chief Wellness Officer for Greene Performance & Wellness Coaching. His expertise lies in fostering mental resilience, boosting team performance, and promoting growth professionally and personally.
📣"Market Your Show Like A Pro"
Drew Bethell - Drew is an event producer, band manager, social media and content jack-of-all trades working with municipalities, artists, music venues, festivals, and is standing in the road of promoting live events.
Nature Backs
2pm-5pm
Free to Attend