Grammy award-winner announces entertainment industry boot camp, sponsorship opportunities still available

HOUSTON, Texas - Matthew Knowles, the Grammy Award winning father of Beyoncé Knowles who was instrumental in launching Destiny's Child, and has also served as executive producer for more than 100 award-winning album, announced that sponsorship opportunities are still available for a special event that he is presenting. On October 24, he will be presenting a one day entertainment boot camp, called, 'The Music Industry: How Do I Get In?'

Knowles has also worked with NAS, Mario, and record label executive for Earth, Wind and Fire, The O'Jays, Chaka Kahn, Trent Willmon, James McMurtry, Billy Joe Shaver, Suzy Bogguss, Trinitee 5:7, Sunshine Anderson and Le'Andria Johnson among others. At this intensive, intimate and informative event, he will use his 25 years of experience to help attendees understand the opportunities in all aspects of the entertainment industry, from singers to stylists, from producers to promoters, from musicians to makeup artists

'If you're a business looking for promotion, sponsoring this event would give you captive, targeted exposure,' Knowles said.

Sponsorship levels include: Coupon Sponsor (the opportunity to insert a coupon in each attendee bag to promote business), Small Business Sponsor, Bag Sponsor, Lobby Sponsor, Presenting and Stage Sponsor and other sponsorships. . Sponsorship packages have a wide price range and can be purchased by contacting Sharla Grayson at dwpr.sharlagrayson@gmail.com or calling 832-993-1604.

Besides a comprehensive presentation by Knowles himself, he will also host a panel discussion with multiple experts in different areas of the industry - a vocal coach, an entertainment attorney, a talent agent, an international recording artist and more - as they share insider information. VIP ticket holders can enjoy a lunch with Knowles, and also personally present him with a resume, demo CD, or other collateral.

The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Zilkha Hall in The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, located at 800 Bagby in downtown Houston. For tickets levels and pricing, visit the event page at www.GetInMusicBiz2015.EventBrite.com.