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Up next in Austin! 🎶

5PM – Aaron McDonnell
(Presented by The Sparks Agency)
6PM – Trevor Helt
(Presented by Lucas Artists)

📍 Sunflower–Marigold Ballroom
Holiday Inn Austin–Town Lake

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Registration opens at 3PM!

Outside Sunflower–Marigold Ballroom
Holiday Inn Austin–Town Lake
Let’s get the 2026 STEP Conference started! 🎉
#STEP2026

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Today’s the day! 🎉
The 2026 STEP Entertainment Showcase happens TONIGHT at the Holiday Inn Austin–Town Lake.
🕔 5PM President’s Reception & Dinner
📍 Sunflower–Marigold Ballroom
Then Talent Showcase in Lantana Ballroom A–C
Get your Tickets at the Door!
Austin, we’re ready! 🔥

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Huge thanks to Afallon Productions for providing sound production for one of the stages at the 2026 STEP Showcase on March 1 in Austin! 🎶🔊

We appreciate your expertise and support of the live events community.

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Wrap-Up Panel + Open Q&A
• S. David Ramirez, CFEE (Award-winning strategist, UTSA, IFEA Board)
• Amos Traystman (Moontower Ent.)
• Jonathan Jow (BoothEasy, AI innovator)
• Brooks Kendall Jr. (STEP President, Afallon)
• Makenzie Stokel (EVA, Forbes 30 Under 30)

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Only 2 DAYS until the 2026 STEP Conference & Showcase — and you can STILL join us! 🎉

📍 Austin, TX | Holiday Inn Austin–Town Lake
📅 March 1–2
🎶 Showcase kicks off Sunday at 5PM with the President’s Reception & Dinner!
Don’t miss it → https://t.co/pcTmfcwaMX

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When experience matters, the 2026 Entertainment Showcase delivers.
🎸 Zach Carney & 🎷 Mike Hamilton
Seasoned pros. Zero filler.
March 1 | Austin
Register now: https://t.co/pcTmfcwICv
EVA & Lucas Artists
Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake
#STEP2026

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2026 STEP Conference & Showcase
The global energy continues at the STEP Entertainment Showcase
💃 Salero
🎻 Cast Iron Shoes
March 1 | Austin
Register: https://t.co/pcTmfcwICv
Lucas Artists & EVA
Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake

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Thank you to our sponsors for the 2026 STEP Conference & Showcase!
Mobile Music Magic
SEG Productions
Verge Talent Management
The Sparks Agency
Talent Envy Entertainment
Afallon Productions
Ken-Ran Productions
Join us March 1–2 in Austin!
Register: https://t.co/pcTmfcwaMX

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2026 STEP Showcase
Next Up:
Gritty Sunset: Event-ready polish
+
Mike Middleton & The Middletones: Accordion-fueled festival fun
March 1 | Austin
Register: https://t.co/pcTmfcwaMX
#STEP2026

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Big thanks to Verge Talent Management and showcasing band GLEAUX for providing Sound & Lights for one of our stages at the 2026 STEP Conference & Showcase!
Catch the Entertainment Showcase Sunday, March 1st. https://t.co/mX8UUpkWv1
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Next up in the 2026 STEP Showcase Lineup:
90s/00s party nostalgia
+
70s-inspired Americana harmonies
The Weak Knights
https://t.co/SGbXORPPlN
Lorena
https://t.co/LFfkpVRtuT
March 1 | Austin
Register: https://t.co/pcTmfcwaMX

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Thank you, Charlie Carlisle, for sponsoring & providing the stages for the 2026 STEP Conference & Showcase Entertainment Showcase!

Because of you, the talent will have the platform they deserve. We appreciate your support of STEP and the live events community. 👏

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2026 Entertainment Showcase
President's Reception & Dinner
Aaron McDonnell (country roots, versatile lineup)
+
Trevor Helt (Latin-funk instrumental fire)
March 1 | Austin
Register: https://t.co/pcTmfcwaMX

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Got questions about booking, managing, or breaking through?
2026 STEP Conference & Showcase
WRAP UP PANEL
March 2
3:15 PM
STEP Conference – Austin
Open Q&A with experienced agents & managers.
Bring the tough questions. Leave with real answers.
Register 👉 https://t.co/pcTmfcwICv

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STEP fam — schedule update for 2026 Conference & Showcase 👇

We’re starting later + refreshing the format.

Sun: Registration 3pm → President’s Reception + Dinner 5pm→ Entertainment Showcase
Mon: Start time 10:30am
Same conference. Less sunrise. 😄

See you in Austin.

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Monday, March 2nd at 2:15 PM, S. David Ramirez, CFEE dives into social strategy, email marketing, Canva/Adobe design, and ad tools at THE SOUNDCHECK SESSIONS (Part Two).

Tactical. Practical. No fluff.

🎟️ https://t.co/EUqvSW9thn
🌐 https://t.co/n9DdPNZrJh

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AI doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

At 10:30 AM, S. David Ramirez, CFEE shares practical ways to use AI + tech in talent management, marketing & growth at THE SOUNDCHECK SESSIONS (Part One).

Smart tools. Real results.

🎟️ https://t.co/EUqvSW8VrP
🌐 https://t.co/n9DdPNYTTJ

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Got a band, strolling act, or attraction ready to book more shows?

Submit for the STEP Entertainment Showcase (March 1) and perform in front of real talent buyers.

Your stage. The right audience.

Apply now 👉 https://t.co/s2DOpFOVAQ