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David Wray Esq Donates Time & Murray State Volunteer/Students to the 2012 Indie Music Fest !
altEntertainment Attorney, Musician, Songwriter and Director of Music Business Law at Murray State University at Tennessee.
David Wray played drums professionally
for 17 years, touring the world opening
shows for The Beatles, Rolling Stones,
Janis Joplin and The Doors among many.

He was the first tenured professor in Music
Business at the University of Memphis,
where he rebuilt the Music Industry Division
(music business and recording) resulting
in it being named one of the top 5 in the
country by People magazine. Dr. Wray
was the first Dean of McNally-Smith
College of Music in Minneapolis-St.Paul,
where under his supervision, curriculum
was created and the student bodygrew
from 330 to over 500 in two years. He is currently
Director of Music Business at Murray State University.
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Our Annual Gathering at the Independent Music Fest Nashville every October
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Come Play, Pitch, Party & Pathfind!
A gathering of independent music people for 4 days of music experiences where memories of a lifetime are created in a weekend on. Choose to perform as an Artist seeking new material or singer songwriter looking for cuts. Let your hair down and support a good cause at the Indie Music Masquerade Gala where there will be dancing, food and fun! Learn about how to maneuver in the business of music and get on the program that gives you the support we all need to move forward, step by step.
Indie Music people from all points North, South East and West will converge on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee, October 3-6, 2013 for the Independent Music Fest Nashville. There will be multiple indoor stages with live music performances. The goal of the live music portion of the event is to pair Performing Artist who need great songs with original songwriters who have the types of material the Artist are seeking.
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Members Recieve 2 Each, 3 Day General Admission Armbands to the Nash SongWriter Fest on Music Row

Association members recieve two free, 3 Day General Admission Armbands to attend the 11th Nashville SongWriters Festival on Music Row to be held May 30th, 31st, June1st & 2nd, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, so mark your calendar! 3 Day General Admission Armbands are good to visit all stages and view all performances and play at the Open Mics or Create-A-Rounds if you so desire. To claim your Armbands use the Contact link tab above.

If you want to be scheduled to play and meet members of the Advisory Board one on one, network and ask questions we would love for you to get a "All Access Badge" and show your support the fest. "All Access" Badge holderds become "Honorary IMA Members" and receive priority status for Fest Activities and preferental treatment within the association. All festival badge holders are automatically registered to attend and participate in the various parties, music specialty needs areas and other happenings at the Fest. Go to one or all at your own pace!

For more info about the 11th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival on Music Row every June, visit them here. :)

 
IMA Onboard with All Major PROs

Under the Step Level "Publishing", we represent Fest Songs (ASCAP), SongWriters Fest Music (BMI) and Song Fest Music (SESAC) to better serve all music creators.

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Our publishing umbrella was established for you and is accepting unpublished song submissions for consideration on IMA member projects.

So whatever your affiliate is or would like to be, (we can help you decide that too), submissions are being accepted from Association Members.

If you are a member, use the "Contact Us" Tab above and send us an email to ask about our submission process.