Industry Ink: Bonnaroo, ASCAP, Debbie Z Entertainment, paNASH Style

The Bonnaroo Works Fund (BWF), the charitable arm of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, is accepting online applications for the 2015 grant cycle beginning today. The Fund gives back to communities that need it the most by awarding funding to arts, education and environmental nonprofits.

Those interested should visit bonnarooworksfund.org for more information or apply directly online at app.wizehive.com/appform/menu/Bonnaroo. The deadline is March 15, 2015, and grants will be announced in May 2015.

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ASCAP will present a DIY-U course on health insurance on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. ASCAP has partnered with Music Alliance for the informational workshop, which is aimed at helping songwriters and industry members understand their options for health insurance, and how to navigate the healthcare system.

To reserve a spot, email awhite@ascap.com.

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Debbie Zavitson and David Kent

Debbie Z Entertainment will be representing the catalog of songwriter David Kent. A writer of Blake Shelton’s No. 1 hit “Austin,” Kent moved to Nashville to focus on songwriting in 1990 after being on the road with Hall & Oats playing keyboards.

Kent has had top 10 hits and cuts with Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins, Neal McCoy, Tracy Lawrence and others.

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paNASH Style LLC continues to grow its staff with the hiring of Associate Stylist Mackenzie “Teddy” Robert.

Robert has experience in styling and artist brand development, and has styled artists from Kacey Musgraves to Hunter Hayes. She most recently worked on the brand development behind Meghan Trainor’s “All About that Bass” release. She has also held positions with the Annie Moses Band, Big Yellow Dog Music, Sony RED Music, Show Dog – Universal Music, and 12 South Entertainment.

“I am excited about the expertise Mackenzie brings to the table, including her knowledge and experience in branding for recording artists,” says Lori Bumgarner, owner of paNASH Style.