Workshop and 2×4: Booking Festivals and Venues

Cleveland Rocks: PPF’s Professional Development Workshops cover topics including music technology, business, networking, and professional development. From EPK to the Stage: Booking Festivals and Venues Mon, September 14, 2026 • 7pm Cleveland Rocks Shop (15801 Waterloo Rd.) Free Event! RSVP here We’ve invited local musicians you’ll recognize who also help book for some of the best stages in town. Our guest speakers will share best practices and recommendations for artists on what makes a strong EPK and how to make your application stand out when applying for festivals, community series, and gigs at local venues. Guest Speakers: Brent Kirby and Maura Rogers Directly following will be the 2×4 Songwriter Showcase (4 artists, 2 songs each). 2×4 Artists TBA. This event is made possible with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and The Ohio Arts Council. About the Speakers: Brent Kirby • One of the most high-profile musicians in Northeast Ohio • Drummer, guitarist, bandleader, mentor and tireless supporter of local music. Jack Fords, The New Soft Shoe, 10×3, Ohio City Singers • Booking for Brite Winter Festival, Visible Voice Books, and Downtown Cleveland Inc. music programming Maura Rogers • Front woman for Americana/Folk group Maura Rogers & The Bellows • Booking for Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present, Future events including Waterloo Makes Music, South Euclid Food Truck Park Series, Sound of the Land at Fidelity, Winterloo on Waterloo and more. • Community Liason for Waterloo Arts Fest