Lil' WeezyCon Debuts in New Orleans with Live Nation, Amazon Music Leading Industry Summit

Lil' WeezyCon Debuts in New Orleans with Live Nation, Amazon Music Leading Industry Summit

By Marcus Bennett

November 16, 2024 at 08:59 PM

Live Nation Urban and Culture Creators Foundation are partnering to launch Lil' WeezyCon, a new addition to Lil' WeezyAna Fest in New Orleans. The event will take place on November 2 at The Fillmore from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Lil Wayne performs on stage

Lil Wayne performs on stage

The free event features panels, networking opportunities, and community engagement with industry professionals from companies including Udio, Afro Unicorn, Live Nation, Amazon Music, and SoundExchange. College students with valid IDs receive VIP access for enhanced networking opportunities.

Key Event Details:

  • Date: November 2
  • Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Location: The Fillmore, New Orleans
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Focus: Entertainment industry careers and entrepreneurship

Local community involvement includes:

  • Dillard University students helping produce the event
  • Volunteers from LSU and Xavier University
  • Engagement with high school seniors
  • Participation from local community organizations

The weekend schedule includes:

  • Pre-party: November 1, 7 PM at The Fillmore
  • Lil' WeezyCon: November 2
  • Thank You Brunch: November 3, 10 AM at House of Blues

Registration is available through the Lil' WeezyAna Fest website, offering students and young professionals unique access to industry leaders and career development opportunities in entertainment and entrepreneurship.

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