Workshops & Schedule

How do I pick?

Buffalo Grass Fest will focus on radio promotion for pros this year. We will have great speakers who are experts in the radio field. Radio remains a vital way to get music out and the topics this year will include speakers on internet radio, Lubbock radio and Texas radio.

For Youth, we will focus on skills that will help a young musician advance in their field and musical training. Workshops will be “Exploring Careers in the Arts” and “How Do I Pay for College?”

What do I do the day of?

Name badges and check in will be held at LHUCA, 511 Ave. K Lubbock, TX 79401 beginning at 12:30pm with a brief welcome. Here you will pick up your name badge and gifts for the day.

All workshops will be on site at LHUCA for the 2025 Buffalo Grass Fest Event.

Sunday, February 23rd

Youth Track

12:30pm	Registration/Check In
1:00pm	Welcome
1:30pm	Exploring Careers in the Arts Do you love to perform, but aren’t sure how to make a living doing that once you’re out of school? Join Kea Beasley for this session as she shares ideas and insights on the numerous careers available for musicians.
2:30pm	How Do I Pay for College? We all know college is expensive, but there is help available if you know where to look. This great workshop will help you identify possible sources of funding for college to make your educational dreams a reality.
3:30pm	Jam Session Bring your instrument for this fun and collaborative opportunity to perform. Be sure to fill out the “Jam Session” form so we know what you like to play and how we can support you.
5:00pm	Dinner Speaker Lisa Low – The Implications of Generative AI on Artistic and Creative Authenticity
6:00pm	Doors Open for Clement Hall and Dust City Opera Concert

Professional Track

12:30pm	Registration/Check In
1:00pm	Welcome
1:30pm	Podcast Panel Jason Robertson and Sean Dillon will speak about the benefit of podcasts in promoting your music. Taylor McAlpine will moderate
2:30pm	Local Radio Panel Jenni Dale Lord will moderate Derrick Ginter – Local Radio panelist TTU/College Radio JR is the Program Director/Morning personality for 107.7 The Red Dirt Rebel Jennifer Martinez is the Program Director/Morning Person for Magic 106.5 (Lubbock’s 30+ year old Tejano station)
3:30pm	Jam Session Bring your instrument for this fun and collaborative opportunity to perform. Be sure to fill out the “Jam Session” form so we know what you like to play and how we can support you.
5:00pm	Dinner Speaker Lisa Low – The Implications of Generative AI on Artistic and Creative Authenticity
6:00pm	Doors Open for Clement Hall and Dust City Opera Concert

Monday, February 24th

Free: Open Forum

7:00pm

Dust City Opera @ TTU Hemmle Hall

Ask the band questions and learn about their processes and touring life

Workshops & Schedule

How do I pick?

What do I do the day of?

Sunday, February 23rd

Youth Track

Professional Track

Monday, February 24th

Free: Open Forum

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