Music Business Panel

Claim your ticket for a special Big Ideas Welcome live event that explores the powerful connection between music, business, and community-building—right here in Knoxville.

Hosted by Chris McAdoo, the evening kicks off with a viewing of Episode 4 from our newest podcast season: “You Gotta Find Your People”—a candid and inspiring conversation between acclaimed artist Drew Holcomb and emerging singer-songwriter Kelsi Walker.

After the screening, stick around for a dynamic Music Business Panel moderated by Garrett Thompson of Knoxville Music Coalition, featuring local leaders in the industry as they share insights, challenges, and real stories about building a life—and a legacy—in music.

This is your backstage pass to the heart of Knoxville’s creative community.

Free and open to the public.

Schedule: 

Doors open at 6:00

Big Ideas Welcome Episode screening at 6:15 

Panel Discussion and Q+A at 7:00

Kelsi Walker set 8:00