Mentor Session: Allison Shaw (Manic Monkee)

Event ID: PP1150253

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Venue: Tannehill (Downright Austin)

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Summary

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Live Events, Management, Music Tech.

Contributors

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