Music Biz has announced that Sarah Trahern of the Country Music Association will receive our 2026 Presidential Award! In addition, we're sharing the lineup of finalists in our nine crowd-nominated award categories — join us as we crown the winners on Wed., May 13th!
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Following up on our discussions at our January Symposium is our Trust & Safety track at Music Biz, covering the most up-to-date efforts against fraud in both the digital and physical music industries 💿🔐
Make sure you’re on the attendee list for #MusicBiz2026 to join us – click the 🔗 located in our bio or visit musicbiz2026.com today!
🌆 MUSIC CITIES set the tone! Hear how the cities with good public policy, strong infrastructure, effective rights management, and thoughtful cultural planning help grow global music revenue, tourism, jobs, and the overall value of creative work at this FREE online event.
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🎙️ NEW PODCAST: In our latest episode, Marcus Sanchez, CEO of Musicow US, IP, speaks on the logistics behind the music investment platform, the benefits it offers both artists and fans, details of their “Fandom” project, and more!
🎧 at bit.ly/4tzcGPz!
How do we unify dedicated fans in a fragmented music discovery ecosystem? Attend the Fan Engagement Forum at #MusicBiz2026 to find out! We’ll explore modern day tricks & tools to not only nurture the artist-fan relationship, but grow revenue as well! 📈
Visit the 🔗 in our bio to access our agenda, and filter by the “Fan Engagement Forum” track to explore these sessions!
Last month, our Communications, Content & Programming Manager Henryk Bik moderated a rockin’ SXSW panel that gave a behind-the-scenes look on how some of the biggest Rock festivals sell out, featuring Chris Donohue of @frontgatetickets / @ticketmaster, Chamie McCurry of @dannywimmerpresents, and Darshan Kaler of #MusicBizMember @tradablebits! 🎸
Hear this #TheFutureofWhat podcast highlight! 🎧
Building on last year’s lauded Hackathon, Music Biz 2026 will host the OpenPlay CoLab where innovators have a full day of access to coding tools aimed to help create the future by breaking down barriers and driving interoperability 🛠️
💻 If you’re interested in this opportunity, sign up at the 🔗 in our bio! And access our full interview with Edward Ginis at “The Future of What Podcast” tab (Episode 255!)
MOMENTS THAT MATTER: Tune in to next Thursday`s #CommonGroundWebinar, where SET will be bringing tips on leveraging real-time fan engagement straight to your screen! 💻
Register for 🆓 at the 🔗 in our bio!
As a reflection of its intersection with each facet of our industry, we’ve programmed a diverse set of AI discussions throughout #MusicBiz2026! We kick it all off with our Tuesday breakfast program, and continue with conversations centered on AI attribution models, GenAI uses in music, LLMs + more 🤖🧠
Visit the 🔗 in our bio to access our agenda and filter by the "AI" topic to explore these panels!
A welcoming group of professionals brought together in an open lobby space creates the perfect recipe for long-lasting connections to be made at #MusicBiz2026! 🤝
Whether you`ll be meeting with longtime friends or are looking to make new ones, our Conference is for YOU – purchase your badge at the 🔗 in our bio!
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: In our most recent #TheFutureofWhat podcast, @musicinfra_com CEO Björn Lindvall speaks on the two products the scalable music rights platform offers, how he is planning for this first generation of AI deals & new rights types, and more!
🎧 at the 🔗 in our bio!
📱 The best way to prepare for #MusicBiz2026 once you register is to explore & use all the features in our event app – which you can do starting TODAY! Once you register to attend, download the Music Biz 2026 app to build your personal agenda, network with fellow attendees, and MORE!
📢 Visit the `Music Biz 2026" tab at the 🔗 in our bio to secure your badge & log in!
📝 NEW KEEPING TEMPO: In this op-ed, @killphonicrights’ @calebshreve dives into the modern-day publishing landscape and addresses uncertainties that continue to hold artists back.
Read this guest column in full at the 🔗 in our bio!
Metadata is essentially the DNA of music – it makes tracks discoverable and ensures accurate attribution that leads to royalty payouts, sync opportunities and more! 🧬
Improving our data processes helps EVERYONE, so come learn more at #MusicBiz2026!
Visit the 🔗 in our bio to access our agenda, and filter by the "Metadata" topic to explore these panels!
Even if you`ve been to Music Biz plenty of times before, as the Conference continues to travel to new cities, there will always be new dynamics and experiences waiting! 🗺️
Come experience #MusicBiz2026 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly by registering at our 🔗 in bio! 🏨
Want to browse through our agenda but don`t know where to start? Check out this how-to video that breaks it down step-by-step so you can make the most of your Conference experience! 🗓️
👉 See the schedule & find the perfect sessions for YOU at musicbiz2026.com via the "2026 Agenda" section of our "Music Biz 2026 Links" menu! 🗓️
💬 Must-hear conversations at #MusicBiz2026: With your registration, you gain access to insights from leading execs and artists throughout your entire week at the Conference!
Check them out here, and get more details via our agenda at the “Music Biz 2026” tab of our 🔗 in bio! 🗓️
Join @artistgrowth TOMORROW to learn how to use assistive tools and keep up with advances to unlock what it truly means to work intelligently 🔓
💻 Access this webinar for FREE at the "Common Ground Webinar Series" tab at our 🔗 in bio!
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: In our most recent podcast, @chordalcurated’s Grayson Sanders explains how the collaborative music rights platform works, the UGC issues that they are helping to mitigate through their TikTok partnership, and more! 📲
Tune in at the 🔗 in our bio!
Attending Music Biz gives a strategy boost for both startups and investors, providing a hub to create mutually beneficial relationships 🤝💰
📝 Check out our startup programming – including our Startup Lab, Round Robins and Hackathon – at musicbiz2026.com, where you can also access sign-up links & Conference registration! Plus, listen to this full interview via "The Future of What" tab at our 🔗 in bio (Episode 255!)
We ended 2025 with a Passport on Musica Mexicana, where panelists like Daniel Luna of D Luna Music shared insights on how the genre can serve as a blueprint for artists.
Tomorrow`s online event, hosted by @onerpm will discuss the global rise of another latin genre, focusing on Dembow, originating from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
