Annual symposium
The Professional Sports Music Association has an annual symposium for music ensemble directors, team entertainment representatives, select vendors, and those parties seeking information on how to effectively launch a music group with a professional sports franchise. Topics for discussion are presented by the PSMA Board, qualified industry personnel, and vendors.
The 2017 PSMA symposium is scheduled for May 19-20, 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA. hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers Steeline.
Register here: http://pghsteeline.com/psma2017
Past symposium locations and topics discussed:
June 2016 - hosted by Baltimore's Marching Ravens - feature performance by Baltimore's Marching Ravens - presentationtopics: "Set Lists vs. Reading the Crowd"; "Gigs - Promoting Awareness of Group Availability to Secure Revenue Generating and High Value Comp Appearances"; "Elements of Effective Auditions"
May 2015 - hosted by Chicago Bulls Stampede - topics: Overview of NFL and NBA Differences in Performance Elements based off participating ensembles; presentation topic "Copyrights, Publishing Rights, and You"
June 2014 - hosted by Chicago Bears Drumline - vendor presentation by beatRack; topics: General Overview of Participant Ensembles; revisit of 2013 presentation "A Bigger Bang - How Music Groups Affect an NFL Team Brand"
June 2013 - hosted by Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline - feature performances by Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline and Sounders FC Sound Wave Band; vendor presentation by DCI; presentation topic "A Bigger Bang - How Music Groups Affect an NFL Team Brand."
