Tour:Smart PLUS 10/2-10/4

Tour:Smart PLUS!

October 2nd - 4th, 2009

led by D.I.Y. guru and Invisible Records CEO Martin Atkins

revolutionize the way you think about the business of your art

Before you lose your ass, your mind, your relationship, your car, the reason you started this in the first place, and thousands and thousands of dollars, why not invest $299 on a unique two day immersion seminar with people who have been there, done that, are still doing it, and are teaching it!!

Join us for an intense two-day immersion workshop at revolution number three.  The weekend crash course will be led by DIY guru Martin Atkins (PiL, Pigface, Nine Inch Nails) and many more.  You will meet and learn from other music industry professionals and entrepreneurs who embrace the DIY ethic.

The weekend revolution is designed to make a concrete difference in your world, give you additional skills, and most importantly, change the way you think about your business. There will be tons of FREE Red Bull and two meals provided on Saturday and Sunday.

Here's what some of August attendees said:

"Martin Fucking Atkins has put a fire under my ass that he himself wouldn't want to stand behind" - Travis Jurs, Art of the Flesh

"I don’t know how to describe the latest offering, Tour:Smart PLUS, it is essentially a four year long educational course crammed into one 48-hour whirlwind weekend." - Lee Jarvis

"The infectious and hospitable energy of the r3 staff was the icing on the cake of this experience" - Ashlee Johnson, Chicago Music Project

"Awesome!" - Julie Brewer, Luna Travelnet

"It was an amazing learning experience and great for networking." - Ashlee Johnson, Chicago Music Project

"Overwhelming, educational, and constantly asking myself, "'why the fuck didn't I think of that'" - Travis Jurs, Art of the Flesh

 "Anyone who wants to take their career seriously and misses this is a fool" - Brian Leh, Art of the Flesh

"This seriously changed my life."

"I was blown away from how nice and professional everything was.  Not to mention everything I learned.  This was honestly the best weekend I've had in a long time." - Dan Schulz, Art of the Flesh

 "A must have for DIY musicians." - Justin Schenck, Art of the Flesh

 "r3 is a collective of industry pros and music lovers who really go above and beyond to equip you to take on the world as an artist." - Austin Collins

"Martin is a fountain of knowledge!  I learned so much and am taking away more than I thought I would!" - Layla Reyna, Strap on Halo

For more great info about the last session:

http://us.music-jobs.com/blog/index.php/lee-jarvis/tour-smart-plus-a-weekend-crash-course-in-everything-a-diy-musician-needs-to-know/

Who should attend:

• bands
• managers
• music bloggers
• publicists
• artists
• entrepreneurs
• students
• community organizers
• producers
• engineers
  

A word from Martin about Tour:Smart PLUS:

We start our first full day with a cup of coffee on the 31st pier overlooking the gorgeous Chicago skyline.  There are a BUNCH of lectures and workshops planned. I will be around to throw additional stuff your way too. We can fuck around with a dub mix and my cool analog gear, chat about the punk days, the industrial days, the drinking days, whatever! Although it's called Tour:Smart PLUS, it'd be great if it was “the weekend that my head exploded”, or “the weekend that I got it (or enough of it to make a difference for every week afterward)” or something like that. But that’s way too wordy for a title - and, there might be some horrifying legal implications if this turned out to be the weekend that you got food poisoning or something...........I'm not guaranteeing that your head is going to blow off.........but it’s something that we are going to TRY and achieve? ok? That’s not a bad aspiration to have is it?

After Tour:Smart PLUS! you will be able to:

• screen print your own merchandise and promo material
• design simple graphics (logos, t-shirts, and postcards)
• write a bio other people will want to read
• engage your online community in tangible ways
• use audio and visual tools to market yourself and your stuff
• circuit bend and hack xboxes
  
• launch an actionable plan that you can do yourself!!
  

Agenda (tentative - more events and special guests coming soon)

ACCOMODATIONS

Largely discounted rate available at the Chicago South Loop Hotel - $79/night + tax. To reserve your room call: (312) 225-7000 and give them the Group Code: Tour:Smart.

The hotel is newly rehabbed in the last year. It is less than 2 miles from event location, includes FREE parking (unheard of in Chicago), and has a shuttle service.

If you are interested in sharing a room with another Tour:Smart Plus weekend-er, email Katie@invisiblerecords.com for more information.

Address:

11 W 26th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7000

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There is also a hostel located in downtown Chicago that previous participants recommend.  You can book a bed for around $30 a night.  http://www.hichicago.org/