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EVENT INFORMATION
ArtsQuest Center | 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
- August 2–4, 2026
- Event Starts: 5:00 pm*
- All Ages (17 and younger w/parent or guardian only)
- Venue/Event Rules
*times subject to change
3 Day Pass Ticket Prices:
Earlybird: $150 (until March 1); Regular: $175 (After March 1)
Student: $100* (Contact Grace Obert at gobert@artsquest.org with your current student ID or enrollment verification to receive the student discount code)
ArtsQuest Member: $100*
2026 Musikfest Performer: $100*
(*Discount Code Required)
Monday and Tuesday Single Day Pass Price:
$120 per day
🎶 Experience the Future of Music
Second Annual Musikfest Music Industry Conference
Get ready to amplify your passion for music at the Second Annual Musikfest Music Industry Conference, returning to Bethlehem during Musikfest, the nation’s largest free, ungated music festival!
This dynamic three-day experience brings together music educators, artists, students, and industry leaders for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Dive into interactive sessions, cutting-edge technology demos, inspiring keynotes, and real-world insights designed to bridge the worlds of music education and today’s evolving industry.
Building on the success of its 2024 debut, the 2026 Music Industry Conference expands with new interactive programs, a larger scope of presenters, and even more opportunities for attendees to learn, perform, and connect.
Featured Additions in 2026
- Band Showcase Program: Selected youth and emerging bands (ages 10–adult) will receive coaching, perform on an official Musikfest stage and receive live feedback from talent buyers, agents and producers. Submissions will open in October.
- The Green Room Mentorship Lounge: One-on-one and small group mentorship with industry veterans, modeled after NAMM’s “Networking with the Pros”.
- Museum Collaboration: A pop-up exhibit in partnership with the Museum of Music Technology highlighting the history of sonic innovation.
🌟 Featured Presenters
🎵 Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Cutler, acclaimed author of The Savvy Musician and The Savvy Music Teacher
🎛️ The Museum of Music Technology Powered by EMEAPP: Discover how electronic instruments, live production, and classroom integration are transforming the sound of tomorrow
🎤 Underground Music Collective: Learn how to Build Your Authentic Artist Brand and stand out in today’s music landscape
Join us at the iconic ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks for three inspiring days of music, learning, and connection, all set against the backdrop of Musikfest’s world-class performances.
🎫 Don’t miss out — be part of the movement shaping the future of music!
More speakers, sessions, and special events will be announced soon.
2026 Conference Strands include:
- Production & Live Event Operations e.g., sound engineering, lighting design, backstage roles, tour logistics, safety, union work, production tech
- Performance & Artist Development e.g., branding, booking, stamina, creative process, mental health, coaching, cross-genre collaboration
- Music Business & Entrepreneurship e.g., marketing, contracts, startups, financial literacy, talent buying, digital strategy, EPKs
- Innovation & Future Trends e.g., AI in music, Web3, inclusive design, hybrid engagement, music ed reform, social entrepreneurship
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Modern Music Education – How are you teaching any of the strands above to your students?
2026 Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Cutler
Tuesday, Aug. 4
Musikfest Café | 11:00 AM
Keynote – A Future in Music: BIG Ideas on Career and Financial Success
In a cutthroat world where disruptive technological change has rewritten all the rules, success requires much more than talent and hard work. This powerhouse presentation by arts entrepreneurship guru David Cutler unveils a variety of actionable, big ideas that help musicians of all stripes thrive.
One of the world’s most influential voices on arts entrepreneurship, Dr. David Cutler balances a vibrant career as a multi-genre musician, speaker, author, consultant, and Yamaha Master Educator. His groundbreaking books The Savvy Musician, The Savvy Music Teacher, and The Savvy Musician 2.0 have inspired a generation, serving as go-to guides for building vibrant, sustainable careers through innovation and intention. Cutler serves as Distinguished Professor of Music Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of South Carolina.