APA May 2025 | Jonathan Bolton

👋 Overview

Join fellow music producers in Austin for an evening dedicated to networking and collaboration. Producers of all experience levels and genres are welcome!

We will be gathering in Antone on the 16th floor of Capital Factory, a startup incubator and coworking hub. Located at 701 Brazos St, the venue shares a building with Omni Austin Hotel. Free and paid parking options are available around the block, along with $8 validated parking in the underground garage.

🕖 Schedule

• 6:30 – Arrivals
• 7:00 – Introductions
• 7:15 – Groups
• 7:30 – Presentations
• 8:00 – Feedback
• 8:50 – Announcements
• 9:00 – Mingle

🔥 Live Events: A Producer's Overview

In this presentation, Jonathan will introduce key trends in the live music and entertainment business that everyone should be aware of in 2025. He will cover the fundamental elements of live music, including stakeholders, revenue streams, and production processes, applicable to both festival and club environments. As a bonus, Jonathan will share practical advice on how to get booked and secure opportunities in the live events space.

🚀 Speaker: Jonathan Bolton

Jonathan Bolton is an executive producer from Austin, TX. With roots as a musician and a strong operational background, he focuses on the business of live entertainment and the art of leading teams. He enjoys building community and paying it forward to the next generation.

With a master's from Berklee College of Music and a bachelor's from The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business, Jonathan brings a decade of experience working in multiple industries, including music, tech, and education.