Tamizdat at SXSW: Breaking Barriers • Advocating for fairer US Artist Visa Processes
March 11 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm UTC-6
Tamizdat is proud to participate in the panel Breaking Barriers: Advocating for fairer US Artist Visa Processes at GERMAN HAUS on the Terrace of Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
This Panel is Presented by: German Music Export by Initiative Musik & EMEE
Artists searching for a development in their international careers face growing difficulties performing abroad, especially concerning increasing obstacles to obtain performing visas to play in USA or UK. Which are the actual initiatives to tackle this issue, and what is yet missing?
Moderation:
Tilmann Köllner, Journalist
Panelists:
Angela Dorgan, Managing Director, Music Contact Ireland / Ireland Music Week, EMEE Board Member
Dave Webster, Head of International, Musicians’ Union
Neus López, Head of Export, German Music Export by Initiative Musik, EMEE Board Vice President
Matt Covey, Tamizdat, USA
Petr Blazek, Management/Booking badfocus + Aiko, Vice-resident of IMMF
Laura Lee, Artist (Laura Lee and the Jettes)