For 2018 the ECMC sought out speakers with real industry experiences that could specifically help indie artists with the real challenges they face in th \e modern music industry. For 2019, ditto!

“Great morning at @ecmusiccon ! Caught a cool seminar by @vfinfocus of @merch_cat! Taking a quick stroll. @cityofnorfolkva is pretty awesome!!!” ~ Joshua Van Ness, NJ

“Thank you for the opportunity! 😁 It was truly a beneficial learning experience!” ~ John Skeete, Boston MA

“Man, it’s been real Norfolk! I had an amazing time getting to meet some of top talent in the country and also some of the brilliant minds in the music industry. Performing was only the icing on the cake. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾“ ~ Mike Sarge, Augusta, GA

“Went to the first ever #EastCoastMusicConference and learned so much from too many amazing business people and artists to mention then to cloud 9 to celebrate my bro birthday. Amazing weekend” ~ ECMC Attendee via Instagram