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Our Music Biz Passport series will resume in September, but in the meantime you can relive the first four Passport events via recordings on our website!

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New Op-Ed!

This month, Jessica Vaughn of Head Bitch Music shares an op-ed on the marginalization of women in music & why our industry should actively advocate for workplace equality!

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This month, Jessica Vaughn of Head Bitch Music shares an op-ed on the marginalization of women in music & why our industry should actively advocate for workplace equality! Click here to read more.

PODCAST: WorkFour & UMG!

This month, we talk with Jackson Kerchis at WorkFour, an organization shining light on the benefits of reduced work-time initiatives, and Natoya Brown at UMG about how companies can best support their workforce as the ways we work are changing!

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This month, we talk with Jackson Kerchis at WorkFour, an organization shining light on the benefits of reduced work-time initiatives, and Natoya Brown at UMG about how companies can best support their workforce as the ways we work are changing! Click here to listen.

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Hi Nola! 👋 The Music Business Association is having a great time this week at @recordstoredayus #RSDSummerCamp!

Want to learn more about us? Be on the lookout for our Membership Director, Sonya Askew!

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Hi Nola! 👋 The Music Business Association is having a great time this week at @recordstoredayus #RSDSummerCamp!  Want to learn more about us? Be on the lookout for our Membership Director, Sonya Askew!

Hi Nola! 👋 The Music Business Association is having a great time this week at @recordstoredayus #RSDSummerCamp!

Want to learn more about us? Be on the lookout for our Membership Director, Sonya Askew!
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NEW #KeepingTempo: This month, Jessica Vaughn of @headbtchmusic shares an op-ed on the marginalization of women in music & why our industry should actively advocate for workplace equality!

Visit “Keeping Tempo” via the 🔗 in bio to read more!

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NEW #KeepingTempo: This month, Jessica Vaughn of @headbtchmusic shares an op-ed on the marginalization of women in music & why our industry should actively advocate for workplace equality! 
Visit “Keeping Tempo” via the 🔗 in bio to read more!

NEW #KeepingTempo: This month, Jessica Vaughn of @headbtchmusic shares an op-ed on the marginalization of women in music & why our industry should actively advocate for workplace equality!

Visit “Keeping Tempo” via the 🔗 in bio to read more!
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The Music Votes Coalition has announced its first wave of partners including #MusicBizMembers @bandsintown, @downtownholdco, @warnermusic & more to participate in its 3-step voting initiative! 🗳

Learn more at: music-votes.org
#musicvotes #useyourvoice

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The Music Votes Coalition has announced its first wave of partners including #MusicBizMembers @bandsintown, @downtownholdco, @warnermusic & more to participate in its 3-step voting initiative! 🗳  Learn more at: music-votes.org
#musicvotes #useyourvoice

The Music Votes Coalition has announced its first wave of partners including #MusicBizMembers @bandsintown, @downtownholdco, @warnermusic & more to participate in its 3-step voting initiative! 🗳

Learn more at: music-votes.org
#musicvotes #useyourvoice
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🎧 NEW PODCAST: In our latest #TheFutureofWhat episode, we spoke with Jackson Kerchis of @letsworkfour & Natoya Brown of @universalmusicgroup on the shift in workplace culture following the COVID-19 pandemic & how companies can best support their workforce while navigating new norms.

Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in!

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🎧 NEW PODCAST: In our latest #TheFutureofWhat episode, we spoke with Jackson Kerchis of @letsworkfour & Natoya Brown of @universalmusicgroup on the shift in workplace culture following the COVID-19 pandemic & how companies can best support their workforce while navigating new norms.  Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in!

🎧 NEW PODCAST: In our latest #TheFutureofWhat episode, we spoke with Jackson Kerchis of @letsworkfour & Natoya Brown of @universalmusicgroup on the shift in workplace culture following the COVID-19 pandemic & how companies can best support their workforce while navigating new norms.

Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in!
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🗣 NEW INTERVIEW: In our latest #KeepingTempo, we spoke with @Cosynd’s COO & Head of Business Development, Liz Cimarelli on the company’s Producer Copyright Initiative and how today’s tech & trends are redefining copyright protections in the modern age!

Visit “Keeping Tempo” via the 🔗 in bio to read the interview!"

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🗣 NEW INTERVIEW: In our latest #KeepingTempo, we spoke with @Cosynd’s COO & Head of Business Development, Liz Cimarelli on the company’s Producer Copyright Initiative and how today’s tech & trends are redefining copyright protections in the modern age!  Visit “Keeping Tempo” via the 🔗 in bio to read the interview!"

🗣 NEW INTERVIEW: In our latest #KeepingTempo, we spoke with @Cosynd’s COO & Head of Business Development, Liz Cimarelli on the company’s Producer Copyright Initiative and how today’s tech & trends are redefining copyright protections in the modern age!

Visit “Keeping Tempo” via the 🔗 in bio to read the interview!"
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Happy Independence Day from Music Biz!

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Happy Independence Day from Music Biz!

Happy Independence Day from Music Biz! ...

In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we`re highlighting @rampd_up, a platform that offers career development, wellness resources, networking and growth opportunities to creators and industry-side professionals working anywhere within the music, sound and live entertainment industries with a disability, neurodivergence or a chronic or mental health condition.

Learn More about RAMPD by visiting their website and socials @rampd_up

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In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we're highlighting @rampd_up, a platform that offers career development, wellness resources, networking and growth opportunities to creators and industry-side professionals working anywhere within the music, sound and live entertainment industries with a disability, neurodivergence or a chronic or mental health condition.  Learn More about RAMPD by visiting their website and socials @rampd_up

In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we`re highlighting @rampd_up, a platform that offers career development, wellness resources, networking and growth opportunities to creators and industry-side professionals working anywhere within the music, sound and live entertainment industries with a disability, neurodivergence or a chronic or mental health condition.

Learn More about RAMPD by visiting their website and socials @rampd_up
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Are you ready to master the foundations of songwriting? The Nashville Songwriters Association (NSAI) has the perfect virtual 5-week program coming up this July to help you get a solid start on your journey! Register for RISE today and get ready to learn from an organization that has supported the profession of songwriting for over 56 years, and has helped educate thousands of aspiring songwriters learn the craft!

Visit "NSAI Rise Program" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more!

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Are you ready to master the foundations of songwriting? The Nashville Songwriters Association (NSAI) has the perfect virtual 5-week program coming up this July to help you get a solid start on your journey! Register for RISE today and get ready to learn from an organization that has supported the profession of songwriting for over 56 years, and has helped educate thousands of aspiring songwriters learn the craft!  Visit "NSAI Rise Program" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more!

Are you ready to master the foundations of songwriting? The Nashville Songwriters Association (NSAI) has the perfect virtual 5-week program coming up this July to help you get a solid start on your journey! Register for RISE today and get ready to learn from an organization that has supported the profession of songwriting for over 56 years, and has helped educate thousands of aspiring songwriters learn the craft!

Visit "NSAI Rise Program" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more!
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🎉 NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: We’re proud to extend a warm welcome to all the companies who’ve joined the #MusicBizMember community this April & May, including AudioMack, Songhub, Vinyl De Paris and more!

Visit “New Member Roundup Apr/May 2024” via the 🔗 in bio to learn more

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🎉 NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: We’re proud to extend a warm welcome to all the companies who’ve joined the #MusicBizMember community this April & May, including AudioMack, Songhub, Vinyl De Paris and more!  Visit “New Member Roundup Apr/May 2024” via the 🔗 in bio to learn more

🎉 NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: We’re proud to extend a warm welcome to all the companies who’ve joined the #MusicBizMember community this April & May, including AudioMack, Songhub, Vinyl De Paris and more!

Visit “New Member Roundup Apr/May 2024” via the 🔗 in bio to learn more
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🎧 NEW PODCAST: Tune into our latest #TheFutureofWhat episode featuring @Switchchord Founder & CEO, Cole Davis, as he shares how decentralized digital identities can help music professionals document ownership of their work & track the legal & business relations they engage in!

Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in

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🎧 NEW PODCAST: Tune into our latest #TheFutureofWhat episode featuring @Switchchord Founder & CEO, Cole Davis, as he shares how decentralized digital identities can help music professionals document ownership of their work & track the legal & business relations they engage in!  Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in

🎧 NEW PODCAST: Tune into our latest #TheFutureofWhat episode featuring @Switchchord Founder & CEO, Cole Davis, as he shares how decentralized digital identities can help music professionals document ownership of their work & track the legal & business relations they engage in!

Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in
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🚨 TOMORROW: tune into our next Music Biz Passport event, as reps from the Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) present the latest stats on the global value of the indie publisher market!

Visit "Music Biz Passport" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more & register via Zoom!

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🚨 TOMORROW: tune into our next Music Biz Passport event, as reps from the Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) present the latest stats on the global value of the indie publisher market!  Visit "Music Biz Passport" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more & register via Zoom!

🚨 TOMORROW: tune into our next Music Biz Passport event, as reps from the Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) present the latest stats on the global value of the indie publisher market!

Visit "Music Biz Passport" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more & register via Zoom!
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🎉 Today we celebrate unity & freedom, Happy Juneteenth from Music Biz!

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🎉 Today we celebrate unity & freedom, Happy Juneteenth from Music Biz!

🎉 Today we celebrate unity & freedom, Happy Juneteenth from Music Biz! ...

🎧 NEW PODCAST: On our latest episode of #TheFutureofWhat, we spoke with recently appointed @The Digital Media Association President & CEO, Graham Davies on DiMA’s mission, his first few months on the job, and what they’re working on in 2024!

Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in!

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🎧 NEW PODCAST: On our latest episode of #TheFutureofWhat, we spoke with recently appointed @The Digital Media Association President & CEO, Graham Davies on DiMA’s mission, his first few months on the job, and what they’re working on in 2024!  Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in!

🎧 NEW PODCAST: On our latest episode of #TheFutureofWhat, we spoke with recently appointed @The Digital Media Association President & CEO, Graham Davies on DiMA’s mission, his first few months on the job, and what they’re working on in 2024!

Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in!
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🛬 NEXT WEEK: Join us via Zoom for our next Music Biz Passport event with the Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) as they’ll present the latest stats on the global value of the indie publisher market!

Visit "Music Biz Passport" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more & register via Zoom!

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🛬 NEXT WEEK: Join us via Zoom for our next Music Biz Passport event with the Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) as they’ll present the latest stats on the global value of the indie publisher market!  Visit "Music Biz Passport" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more & register via Zoom!

🛬 NEXT WEEK: Join us via Zoom for our next Music Biz Passport event with the Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) as they’ll present the latest stats on the global value of the indie publisher market!

Visit "Music Biz Passport" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more & register via Zoom!
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Curious about the EU AI Act? 🚀 Join AI Waves` webinar organized by #MusicBizMember @miquido on June 20th at 11 AM EST (4 PM UK Time)! Learn about AI governance, key provisions, and compliance strategies.

Register for free via the 🔗 in bio!

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Curious about the EU AI Act? 🚀 Join AI Waves' webinar organized by #MusicBizMember @miquido on June 20th at 11 AM EST (4 PM UK Time)! Learn about AI governance, key provisions, and compliance strategies.  Register for free via the 🔗 in bio!

Curious about the EU AI Act? 🚀 Join AI Waves` webinar organized by #MusicBizMember @miquido on June 20th at 11 AM EST (4 PM UK Time)! Learn about AI governance, key provisions, and compliance strategies.

Register for free via the 🔗 in bio!
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🛬 NEXT MONTH: Join us via Zoom for our next Music Biz Passport event with the Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) as they’ll share a presentation on the latest figures documenting the global value of the publishing market for indie publishers!

Visit "Music Biz Passport" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more & register via Zoom!

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🛬 NEXT MONTH: Join us via Zoom for our next Music Biz Passport event with the Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) as they’ll share a presentation on the latest figures documenting the global value of the publishing market for indie publishers!  Visit "Music Biz Passport" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more & register via Zoom!

🛬 NEXT MONTH: Join us via Zoom for our next Music Biz Passport event with the Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) as they’ll share a presentation on the latest figures documenting the global value of the publishing market for indie publishers!

Visit "Music Biz Passport" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more & register via Zoom!
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Thank you to all the heroic people who`ve been of service to our country — we recognize you today and always — Happy Memorial Day!

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Thank you to all the heroic people who've been of service to our country — we recognize you today and always — Happy Memorial Day!

Thank you to all the heroic people who`ve been of service to our country — we recognize you today and always — Happy Memorial Day! ...

NEXT WEEK: @musicares will be releasing its fourth annual Wellness in Music Survey! On Tuesday, May 28th join in on shaping the future of MusiCares initiatives by submitting a survey to better understand the needs of professionals within the music industry.

Visit "MusiCares" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more!

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NEXT WEEK: @musicares will be releasing its fourth annual Wellness in Music Survey! On Tuesday, May 28th join in on shaping the future of MusiCares initiatives by submitting a survey to better understand the needs of professionals within the music industry.  Visit "MusiCares" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more!

NEXT WEEK: @musicares will be releasing its fourth annual Wellness in Music Survey! On Tuesday, May 28th join in on shaping the future of MusiCares initiatives by submitting a survey to better understand the needs of professionals within the music industry.

Visit "MusiCares" via the 🔗 in bio to learn more!
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In our latest #TheFutureofWhat podcast, we spoke with @angrymobmusic’s Ralph Torrefranca about his op-ed, “Why Diverse Writing Rooms Must Become An Industry Standard,” and what led him to start the New Normal Writing Camp!

Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in!

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In our latest #TheFutureofWhat podcast, we spoke with @angrymobmusic’s Ralph Torrefranca about his op-ed, “Why Diverse Writing Rooms Must Become An Industry Standard,” and what led him to start the New Normal Writing Camp!  Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in!

In our latest #TheFutureofWhat podcast, we spoke with @angrymobmusic’s Ralph Torrefranca about his op-ed, “Why Diverse Writing Rooms Must Become An Industry Standard,” and what led him to start the New Normal Writing Camp!

Visit “The Future of What” via the 🔗 in bio to tune in!
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🗣️THANK YOU NASHVILLE!

Thank you to all who have been a part #MusicBiz2024, as well as Music Biz’s decade-long journey in Nashville! From our sponsors to our partners at the JW Marriott, Music Biz staff & volunteers, our 2024 speakers, and ALL our attendees, we greatly appreciate all of you for making Music Biz THE PLACE to be!

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🗣️THANK YOU NASHVILLE!  Thank you to all who have been a part #MusicBiz2024, as well as Music Biz’s decade-long journey in Nashville! From our sponsors to our partners at the JW Marriott, Music Biz staff & volunteers, our 2024 speakers, and ALL our attendees, we greatly appreciate all of you for making Music Biz THE PLACE to be!

🗣️THANK YOU NASHVILLE!

Thank you to all who have been a part #MusicBiz2024, as well as Music Biz’s decade-long journey in Nashville! From our sponsors to our partners at the JW Marriott, Music Biz staff & volunteers, our 2024 speakers, and ALL our attendees, we greatly appreciate all of you for making Music Biz THE PLACE to be!
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From @bloomberg: “Private equity firms, which have been a major buyer of music catalogs, production companies and newspapers, are now turning their eyes to companies that specialize in live entertainment”

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#MusicBizMembers @beggarsgroup and @subpop have joined Because Music & more to launch a “first-of-its-kind” think tank to support and promote indie labels!

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“Country-music streaming rose 23.5% last year across U.S. music services, adding 20 billion more streams…” – @WSJ reports on the growth of Country music & its evolving fanbase

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“As big as AI is in the modern day, one thing it can’t replace is the relationship between an artist and their fans.” – @chartmetric reports on the ways in which AI poses a threat to the music industry

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From @musically: “...the value of music sales grew by 7.9% in the first half of 2024 in the UK, compared to 5.4% growth for video sales, and a startling 29.4% decline in game sales.”

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From @billboard: “If ingesting copyrighted works on a mass scale to train an AI is allowed under fair use, the music business could have a hard time limiting, controlling, or making money on this technology”

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