The most frequently asked question we get from Road Rally first-timers is, “What’s the best way to meet industry executives and collaborators?”
And the answer is: Don’t miss the Industry Eat & Greet Luncheons on Friday and Saturday at the Road Rally!
You’ll get to meet at least 7 Mentors!
The Mentors rotate every 15 minutes, so you’ll get to speak with (and ask questions of) at least 7 (maybe 8) of these industry folks and successful TAXI members. The Mentors are typically Music Supervisors, TAXI A&R Team members, Music Library Executives, Artist Managers, Music Publishers, Successful TAXI Members, etc., etc., etc.
You can see a list of the mentors from last year to get an idea of what to expect this year by clicking here! This year’s list is coming soon!
TAXI doesn’t profit, but you will!
The price you’ll pay for the luncheon is what the hotel charges us, so we have no profit motive for encouraging you to go! We just want you to have every opportunity to meet people who can help you move your career forward at a much faster pace!
“Can I give my music to the luncheon Mentors?”
Absolutely! They expect that you will! You can give a business card or post card with a QR code or link to your music! Some people give out USB drives, pre-loaded with their music. While we can’t guarantee that giving your music to the mentors will result in a deal, getting signed, or a collaboration with an already successful TAXI member, anecdotally we can tell you that it happens quite often!
“My placement in the recent Christmas movie, Spirited (starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds), came through a TAXI client that I met during the Eat & Greet Luncheon at my first Road Rally.” —Paul Croteau, TAXI Member
Should I go to one or both of the Eat & Greet Luncheons?
Every year, we get people who only signed up for the first luncheon asking if they can get a ticket for the second luncheon. Sadly, virtually all of the tickets are sold out before the Rally, so there are only a few (if any) left that you can purchase while at the Rally. It's best to get tickets for both days before you arrive!
Purchase Your Luncheon Seats Now! Guests are Welcome!!
All you need to do to reserve your seats (for you and your guest if you have one) at the Eat & Greet Luncheons is click here to do it online, or call our office staff at (818) 222-2464 (open 9am - 6pm Pacific Time), Monday - Friday and they’ll answer any questions you have, and sign you up over the phone!
Friday Eat & Greet Menu
12:45PM-2:45PM Concourse Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Starter
Mixed greens salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, pepitas, ranch and balsamic vinaigrette dressing options
Entrée
(Chicken Option): Oven roasted chicken breast with lemon caper sauce, rice pilaf, assorted seasonal vegetables
(Veggie/Vegan/Gluten-Free Option): Cauliflower Steak with chimichurri sauce over quinoa & brown rice pilaf
Rolls and butter
Dessert
Chef's choice along with freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, or assorted TAZO tea
Saturday Eat & Greet Menu
12:15PM-2:15PM Concourse Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Starter
Caesar salad, romaine with parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing
Entrée
(Chicken Option): Penne pasta with grilled chicken, wild mushrooms, vegetables, in a pesto cream sauce
(Veggie/Vegan/Gluten-Free Option): Cauliflower Steak with chimichurri sauce over quinoa & brown rice pilaf
Rolls and butter
Dessert
Chef’s choice along with freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, or assorted TAZO tea