MixMaster2026 to offer resources, connections for local musicians
Lawrence’s MixMaster Music Conference is set to return Sunday, aiming to provide valuable information and connections for local musicians and all involved in the city’s music scene.
Lawrence’s MixMaster Music Conference is set to return Sunday, aiming to provide valuable information and connections for local musicians and all involved in the city’s music scene.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Crescendo, an adult choir in Lawrence with a “come one, come all” attitude, wants every voice to shine, regardless of musical experience. They’ll showcase their harmonies at an upcoming concert with a local children’s choir.
Jeff McPheeters/Contributed photo
Student musicians are set to blow listeners away on the KU Wind Ensemble’s new album, “Midnight Sun,” a triumphant entry in the group’s repertoire.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Bluegrass group Split Lip Rayfield, originally formed in Wichita and now based in Lawrence, will celebrate 30 years together as headliners of the Kaw River Roots Festival.
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
The Lawrence Music Alliance has announced March as Music Business Month, a citywide initiative supporting local musicians, industry professionals and creatives through workshops, networking events and mentorship opportunities.
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
The Lawrence music scene is preparing to tune into this year’s 11th annual MixMaster Music Conference, expanded to provide a free health clinic for workers in the music industry.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
A Lawrence crowd welcomed Split Lip Rayfield as the band performed together for the first time since 2019 on Friday night at the fourth annual Kaw River Roots Festival.
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
The Lawrence Music Census has shown that a rising cost of living is a key concern for musicians, and local musicians are some of the lowest paid across 25 cities studied.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
The Lawrence Music Alliance is in the midst of conducting the first citywide music census, which aims to “gain a comprehensive insight into the current requirements of Lawrence’s music community.”
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
Rachel Chang said she had only recently started engaging in the Lawrence music community and was not very familiar with the scene. But her demo wowed judges at the MixMaster Music Conference on Saturday.
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