Sept 8 - 11 | Oakland, CA
Circle Up!
When the economy gets tough, we don't retreat, we Circle Up! Circle up this September to share what's working. Circle with 600+ performing arts professionals to solve what's broken. Circle up in Oakland to route tours that none of us could route alone.
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The Next Great Performance
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Agenda
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Step into the Circle
We're stronger when we circle up.
600+ performing arts professionals. Four days. One circle. Let's get to work.
Angelica Brunetti
“The mentors I’ve met through this community have generously shared their wisdom and helped me navigate the early stages of this business, giving me the confidence to grow and serve the artist I represent.”
What’s your full circle moment?
Join 100 WAA champions in expanding the circle that connects artists like Christopher, agents like Angelica, and presenters like Michael.
The Next Great Performance Begins Here
2025 WAA Keynote: Vijay Gupta & WAA Community; credit Farah Sosa
2025 WAA, The Land You're On with Pamela Villaseñor & host Christopher K Morgan; credit Farah Sosa
2025 WAA Awardee, Pamela Green; credit Farah Sosa
2025 WAA Juried Showcases, The Novo @ LA Live; credit Farah Sosa
2025 WAA Juried Showcase artist, Kiran Ahluwalia; credit Farah Sosa
2025 WAA Juried Showcase artist, Extra Ancestral; credit Farah Sosa
Who We Are
We are a gathering for seasoned and aspiring arts professionals dedicated to shaping the future of live performance. As the first and friendliest conference of the booking season, you can build an entire season in one place, face-to-face with the artists and agents who get it.
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