Association & Member Updates
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Music Biz events & partnerships, our most recent podcasts & thought leadership articles, and updates on the newest companies to join our Association. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our weekly news feed email today!
February 27, 2019 – Early Bird Rates for Music Biz 2019 Available Until Friday, March 22 — Register Today!
Year after year, the Annual Music Biz Conference unites leaders in the commerce, content and creative communities across the globe to discuss the future of the music business and to build relationships that will steer the industry for years to come. And with more value than ever, including keynotes from Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and… Read More
February 26, 2019 – MUSIC BIZ ATTENDEE ALL-ACCESS — The World Comes to Nashville: How Music Biz Serves the Industry on a Global Level
Each year, the Annual Music Biz Conference offers a wealth of knowledge and perspective from the industry at large, united under one roof for four days of insightful conversations and presentations. Our Attendee All-Access Series checks in with previous Music Biz Conference attendees to discuss their past Conference experiences and give first-timers a taste of… Read More
February 26, 2019 – Music Biz Member LyricFind Expands into Southeast Asia and Middle East
Congratulations to Music Biz member LyricFind, who recently expanded into Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The newest LyricFind office in Tangier, Morocco, is home to a local team covering Arabic and Turkish languages. At LyricFind’s offices in Vietnam, a local team covers Thai, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bahasa, and Malay language lyrics. “LyricFind’s goal… Read More
February 21, 2019 – Peter Tork of the Monkees Passes at 77: Comment from Music Biz President James Donio
Music Business Association President James Donio released the following statement regarding the passing of Peter Tork: “I am deeply saddened, as is the music community at large, to hear of the passing of Monkees bassist Peter Tork. The band left a major impact on the music world through both their records and TV show, and… Read More
February 21, 2019 – New Member Profile: Caydence Records and Coffee
Please join us in welcoming Caydence Records and Coffee to the Music Biz Community! Caydence Records combines the warm, inviting feeling of the hometown independent record store with a specialty coffee bar and an all-ages event space that hosts live music, poetry showcases and art galleries, among other events. The shop sells a variety of… Read More
February 20, 2019 – [LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SERIES] — Session 3: Engage and Mobilize Your Team
The entertainment space continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace — as executives, it’s important to evolve along with it! In the third session of our four-part leadership series*, Certified Executive Coaches Adam Mirabella and Ilana Zivkovich will teach you the best strategies for engaging and mobilizing your team. Session 3: Engage and Mobilize Your Team — April 4 • 2-3… Read More
February 19, 2019 – Darius Rucker to Receive Humanitarian Award at Music Biz 2019
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Darius Rucker with its Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award during the Music Biz 2019 Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7 at the JW Marriott Nashville Hotel at 7:30 PM. Rucker is being celebrated for his lifelong philanthropic efforts that… Read More
February 14, 2019 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Launches Hi-Res Streaming & Download Platform in US
Congratulations to Music Biz member Qobuz, the world’s first and only certified Hi-Res (24-bit/up to 192k) streaming service, which saw its launch in the US this week! A hybrid streaming service and download store, Qobuz first launched in 2007 in Europe and today boasts nearly 40 million CD-quality (16-bit) and millions of Hi-Res (24-bit/up to… Read More
February 11, 2019 – [WEBINAR] – Grow Through the Power of Pandora
Led by Next Big Sound’s Brittany Holloway (Manager, Artist & Industry Insights) and Heather Ellis (Manager, Artist Marketing Platform), this presentation will explore the data available to artists, managers, and labels with content on Pandora, equipping you to make smarter decisions and engage with Pandora’s suite of marketing tools. Join us Thursday, February 28 from 2-3 PM… Read More
February 11, 2019 – New Member Profile: JamBase
Please welcome JamBase, an online destination for fans of live music, to the Music Biz community! Established in 1998, JamBase hosts show listings, ticket information, editorial content, and personalization tools to engage live music fans and reinforce the robust live music community. Millions of people interact with JamBase every month, and rely on the website and mobile app to find… Read More
