Join us for a fun and informative event where you can learn all about the music industry from experts in the field. Get insider tips on how to break into the industry, network with other music enthusiasts, and ask your burning questions during the Q&A session. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

Free and open to the public! All ages are welcome!

Registration is encouraged. Please register at this link. 

Panelists: 

Andrew Sovine

Independent recording artist, producer and sound engineer

Sovine is a multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and composer originally from Nashville. His work (most notably with Ashley McBryde) has garnered multiple Grammy nominations. In addition to his touring and recording work he also owns and operates The Back Room Record Studio in Savannah, GA. Occasionally he plays loud music with his friends. This has received equal parts praise and criticism.

Dr. Amy Williams

Exec. Director of the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra

Dr. Amy Williams is currently the Exec. Director for the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra. Through direct and transparent communication with staff, board, musicians, donors and patrons, Dr. Amy Williams builds bridges between an organization’s internal community and that in which it lives. She has been a leader in expanding this reach in every community she has been involved with.

Prior to this move Dr. Williams served as Managing Director at Camerata Pacifica where she put in place the building blocks needed to create long term sustainability. From 2011 to 2018 as the Director of Artistic Administration and Education at the Santa Barbara Symphony she brought together community members, families and donors to build a sustainable music education program and expand the scope of the artistic direction.

Mary Dugas

Savannah Music Festival Board Chair, Founder/Executive Director of the Savannah Music Collective

Mary Dugas is currently the Exec. Board Chair for the Savannah Music Festival and Founder/Exec. Director of the Savannah Music Collective. Dugas is a seasoned music industry executive with a distinguished career in artist management that began in 1993 in Athens, GA. She has worked in artist management for notable Georgia artists Widespread Panic and Gregg Allman. Currently, she continues to work on music legacy projects with the Gregg Allman Estate and provides management and marketing consulting for various music and community initiatives.

Mary has a deep-seated passion for music and her hometown of Savannah. She believes in the power of collaboration within the music community. “The concept of uniting the entire Savannah music community for collaboration, professional development, and artist support is fantastic. I’m excited to create an environment where everyone is welcome and we can unlock the full potential of local talent and create a thriving, music scene for all of Savannah to enjoy.”

Jacob E. Evans

Independent recording artist and social media personality