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Abby Bayani-Heitzman
Arts & Events February 28, 2025 - 2:06 pm

Lawrence Music Alliance to kick off Music Business Month

by Lawrence Times

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
Arts & Events August 29, 2024 - 12:20 pm

MixMaster Music Conference returning to Lawrence; 2-day event includes health clinic

by Natasha Torkzaban

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
Arts & Events June 21, 2024 - 11:50 pm

Split Lip Rayfield reunites at Kaw River Roots Festival in Lawrence

by August Rudisell

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
Arts & Events June 19, 2024 - 5:13 pm

Lawrence Music Census results highlight local music ecosystem needs and opportunities

by 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
Arts & Events March 17, 2024 - 12:46 am

Lawrence Music Census aims to take pulse of ‘local music ecosystem’

by 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
Arts & Events September 10, 2023 - 8:21 pm

MixMaster Music Conference fosters community, demystifies music industry

by 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.

LTTV
Arts & Events September 7, 2023 - 6:26 pm

MixMaster Music Conference to bring industry pros, know-how to Lawrence Public Library

by Lawrence Times

The MixMaster Music Conference invites all people who are passionate about the music industry to come learn and make connections, regardless of their experience or lack thereof.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 23, 2023 - 11:29 am

Kaw River Roots Festival, FidPick coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

It’s going to be a musical weekend in Lawrence as the Kaw River Roots Festival and Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships both return.

Arts & Events February 12, 2023 - 2:40 pm

Lawrence band embracing ‘the epic cheesy love song’ for Valentine’s Day Slow Dance Party

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence band Carswell & Hope, with special guest vocalist Kirsten Paludan, will perform at their second annual Valentine’s Day Slow Dance Party on Tuesday, and those seeking a romantic night out are welcome.

Arts & Events January 30, 2023 - 12:14 pm

Famed folk music trio The Refugees to perform at Lawrence Arts Center

by Maya Hodison

Renowned folk trio The Refugees will soon share their harmonic music in Lawrence for the first time. 

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