Theater & Music Business Industry Expert Angie Mead

Posted on: January 28, 2008

Angie Mead is a lifetime resident of Chicago. She started working full-time within the Chicago music community as one of the two in-house promoters for the nationally renowned rock venue, the Abbey Pub, from 2001 through 2004. Mead was also the tour publicist for the local independent record label, Bloodshot Records, from 2004 through 2007.

Currently, Mead is in the first year of starting her own management and promotions company, Right-On Productions. 2007 clients include Lollapalooza, Pitchfork Festival and Millennium Park; the latter contracted Mead last spring to program over 80 days of free daytime performances in the park. She also manages the Chicago rock band Head of Femur and works part-time as the Arts Administrator for the Viaduct Theater, a non-profit theater and music venue located on the North side of Chicago.

Availability: Varies

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Q: Whoa there. What are Industry Expert sessions again?

A: It's a service provided by the Portfolio Center that pairs students with working professionals in their field. An Industry Expert helps you understand what materials to put in a portfolio (and what to leave out), how to package and present your work, and how you'll know when it's ready for prime time.