Hyperactive Conference and Music Festival 2008

This amazing three-day event will feature 150 independent/unsigned performing artists and features symposiums, panel discussions, VIP parties, concerts and mentoring sessions. At least 60 of these spots are reserved exclusively for Sonicbids members!!


The 2008 festival/conference will be held August 21-23, centrally located in ten venues throughout downtown Albuquerque, NM. There's nothing else like it in New Mexico!

More than just a festival, the Hyperactive Music Festival/Conference gives you an exclusive chance to interact and network with real music industry executives that will give you a real advantage. This conference reveals the secrets of the music business, from how to run an effective college radio campaign to how to pitch music to TV and Movies.

Last year saw performances by 230 artists from across the nation and way beyond. Some previous performers include, Sarah Bettens, Love me Destroyer, Efren “Pedro” Ramirez, The Thieves, Giant Squid, Oh No Not Stereo, Scissors For Lefty, Ari Shine, Martha Berner, Greyscale, The Hot IQs, Tony Scalzo Of Fastball, Dog Men Poets, Army Of Me, Fata Morgana featuring Tim Alexander of Primus, Jay Nash, The Attorneys, and many more. Almost all of these artists came through Sonicbids.

All selected artists will receive a full range of exclusive benefits including: full VIP conference badge credentials, music industry face time and panel discussions, free and preferred admission to all festival venues, festival CDs, one on ones with industry professionals, amazing networking opportunities, listings in Hyperactive Music Magazine and more!

In addition to the festival and conference, your official submission will be eligible for the sought-after Double-CD Hyperactive Music Compilation. This exclusive CD set featuring the best of independent music will be distributed FREE of charge to industry professionals and music fans throughout the entire year. Best of all, when selected, there is absolutely no charge for the artist to appear on this compilation. 60+ submitting artists will be chosen to appear on the Hyperactive Music Compilation.

As far as speakers and panel discussion, you'll join and network with experienced music executives that will educate and share with you. Previous speakers have come from all across the Music Industry and included representatives from companies like Sony, Universal, Tinderbox Music, CD Baby, SESAC, Hapi Skratch, NIMBIT, Stickerjunkie, Jakprints, GoGirls Music, Atlantic, Subpop Records, The Militia Group, MTV, XM Radio, Celebrity Access, The APA Booking Agency, Warner Bros, Sinister Muse Records, STM Records, Gig Records, Nimbit, Groupietunes, Indie 101.5, Milestone Booking Agency, Berklee College Of Music, and The Planetary Group and many more.

Please note: Many of the festival details including dates and venues have changed. If you have questions, please contact Sonicbids Suppor