FEATURED INTERVIEW
Bill Childs (co-creator), Kindiefest 2012

Sprockster Music:  For the readers that might be unfamiliar with Kindiefest, can you give tell us a little bit about the conference and its history?

Bill Childs: In 2007 and 2008, Steph [Stephanie Mayers] and I put together industry showcases -- really parties -- in Brooklyn, hosted at the fabulous Jalopy.  We had a ton of bands playing, and a ton of great people just hanging out.  We realized that the response to those events showed an appetite for a broader event -- an event to help all parts of the family music industry make connections and learn from each other.  So in 2009, we had our first year with panels, and in 2010 we expanded to our current format -- Friday night party and keynote, Saturday panels and showcase, and Sunday public music festival.

Sprockster Music:  Can you tell us a bit about how the four of you met and ultimately decided to launch Kindiefest?

Bill Childs: We've all known each other for a number of years with our various projects in the family music world, whether radio, events, PR, label operations, or performing.  The formation of the partnership was just organic -- we each brought complementary experiences and skills.  Plus, we like each other.

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