We're thrilled to have Lecrae return as the host of our 2026 Bizzy Awards! Join us Wednesday May 13th as we honor CMA CEO Sarah Trahern, crown the winners of our nine crowd-nominated award categories, and hear special performances from 1K Phew & Mali Wilson!
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Still on the fence about attending Music Biz 2026? Get a glimpse at who will be among you to learn from and network with. You’ll be in good company! 👥
⏲️ Secure your last-minute registration & start planning your experience at musicbiz2026.com!
NEW PODCAST: Our most recent #TheFutureofWhat episode on inclusive leadership features FUGA’s SVP, Americas, Sarah Landy (@sarahmarielandy). She discusses the role language and communication play in making employees feel valued, how encouragement of collective success drives better outputs, and more! 🤝
🎧 at our 🔗 in bio!
🏆 We`re happy to announce that multi-platinum artist, songwriter, producer and engineer @russ will be honored by @nmpaorg at #MusicBiz2026!
He will be recognized with an NMPA Gold & Platinum Recognition plaque for his numerous achievements and certifications during our Music & Money track on Wednesday, May 13th, just hours before the rest of the day`s accolades are presented at our Bizzy Award Dinner!
➡️ Come see it all happen – visit our bio 🔗 to register!
KEEPING TEMPO: The music industry suffers from a shortage of access, and OpenPlay is looking to break down that barrier with the power of vibe coding! This op-ed from Edward Ginis touches on details from last year’s hackathon event as we get ready for this year’s CoLab at Music Biz 2026 NEXT WEEK! 💻
Read the full article + register for this full day of innovation at our 🔗 in bio!
Explore everything this year`s Conference has to offer at your fingertips with our Music Biz Event App, available on the App Store & Google Play Store! Learn how to unlock it all here 📲
DON`T FORGET TO REGISTER at the 🔗 in our bio: you must have a Music Biz 2026 Conference badge to use the app!
We love seeing how Music Biz brings communities together – even outside of the Conference! 🌐
JUST ONE MORE WEEK: Attend Music Biz in the cultural hub that is Atlanta, along with the afterparties & gatherings that follow 🥂 – start planning your itinerary TODAY at our 🔗 in bio!
#TheFutureofWhat Podcast Highlight: 💬 At #MusicBiz2026, discussions don`t have to end when the panel ends – take notes to incorporate into your business practices, and follow up with the panelists you want to connect with!
👉 AND founders – join the entrepreneurs in attendance at our Startup Lab – see more at the 🔗 in our bio + access this full interview (TFOW 259)!
⚙️🚀 @openplay.co is making innovation accessible once again at #MusicBiz2026 with the launch of the CoLab experience on May 12th! ⬅ Swipe to hear more about this opportunity from organizers and previous participants!
Read more & register at our 🔗 in bio! Note: A full Music Biz Conference badge is NOT required to participate.
We’re leaving no stone unturned when it comes to addressing the needs of our workforce because it isn’t just a feel-good story – it’s also great for business, which is a win-win for everyone! ⚖️
Click on “Music Biz 2026” at the 🔗 in our bio to access this track. Then, filter our agenda by “Harmony at Work!”
Last week, @billboard sat down with Music Biz President Portia Sabin to speak on this year`s Conference programming, along with what the Association has planned beyond! 🗓️
Read the full interview via our 🔗 in bio!
KEEPING TEMPO: Each year, numerous industry reports provide music organizations with detailed data – packed with signals they never act on. In our latest op-ed, Aashish Pathak of Vistex touches on the data fragmentation and silos that often drive catalog decisions to be made on instinct, relationships, and habit rather than concrete data. 📊
Read the full guest column at our 🔗 in bio!
🔄 How do we balance new tech tools with tried-and-true business practices & human ingenuity? Find ethical solutions at #MusicBiz2026 through our Workflow Workshop!
Secure your seat to the Conference & access our agenda at “Music Biz 2026” via the 🔗 in our bio. Then, filter by the track “Workflow Workshop”
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: Tomorrow, join @songtrust and songwriters Becca Rae and Regan Stewart as they unpack how to stay proactive in finding co-writes and why publishing admin matters at every stage of your career!
Registration is available now for this FREE webinar at the 🔗 in our bio – you don`t want to miss it!
👦🏽👧🏻 The music industry is primarily youth-driven, so why not focus resources on these valuable listeners and their music experience? Check out our Kids’ Bops track at #MusicBiz2026 to learn how to best tailor your strategy when connecting with this market segment!
Visit “Music Biz 2026” at the 🔗 in our bio to register & access this track + MUCH MORE! Filter our agenda by “Kids’ Bops” to see this track’s full details!
Level up your current business, or your next venture, at #MusicBiz2026’s Startup Lab! ⚙️
LESS THAN 2 WEEKS REMAIN see “Music Biz 2026” at our 🔗 in bio to register & view our agenda. Then, filter by the track “Startup Lab!”
NEW PODCAST: Our latest episode features @patchwerkstudio’s Osman Bangura & @musicallybiz’s Patrick Ross – a duo with strong ties to Music Biz 2026’s host city, Atlanta – discussing the story of how they first met through Patchwerk, along with the studio’s legacy & educational programs! 🎛️
🎧 Listen at the 🔗 in our bio!
💿 Our powerhouse panel of Memphis industry voices will be coming together to discuss the importance of physical music on Day 1 of #MusicBiz2026. Among them is Memphis-born rapper Project Pat, a defining voice in early 2000s Southern Hip-Hop.
🎤 See what other artists & executives will be sharing their insights at Music Biz at the 🔗 in our bio!
🚀 Collectively fostering a forward-thinking outlook is essential for us to advance the music industry in 2026 and beyond, which is why we are hosting a track dedicated to Emerging Strategies at #MusicBiz2026! Here, industry professionals will share thoughts on shifting market dynamics and new approaches that are already shaping the future of this business.
Visit “Music Biz 2026” at the 🔗 in our bio to purchase your Conference badge. Filter our agenda by “Emerging Strategies” to see more info on this program!
Keep your finger on the pulse of where the industry sees both value and threat at #MusicBiz2026! This meeting of industry sectors provides great place to learn & strategize if you run a startup – not only through attending our panels, but in taking part in our Startup Round Robins, signing up for the CoLab Hackathon, attending the AWS vibe coding workshop, and more! ⚙️
Visit “Music Biz 2026” at the 🔗 in our bio to find out how you can get involved! 📝
🎯 How can marketers create engaging campaigns using today’s tools? Which strategies are in, and which can we leave behind? And most importantly: how can we achieve success? Get the answer to these questions at #MusicBiz2026’s Music Marketing Forum!
Visit “Music Biz 2026” at the 🔗 in our bio to purchase your Music Biz badge, and filter our agenda by “Music Marketing Forum” to get all the info you need on this track!
