Event Recording Archive
Music Biz is proud to provide you with industry-defining data and commentary from our members and trusted research partners via recordings of our Common Ground Webinar Series, Music Biz Passport events, and other one-off virtual events!
September 18, 2025 – How to Build a Hit in Latin America: Beyond Talent – Strategy & Brand Building for the Global Music Market
Learn essential strategies for creating successful music in Latin America’s competitive market where 100,000+ songs are released daily. Discover how to build a strong personal brand, develop strategic campaigns, and navigate the challenge of competing with streamers, influencers, and viral content in key markets like Mexico.
September 11, 2025 – Do Your Royalties! (With Our Help)
Royalties are hard enough… doing them without the right tools or support? Nightmare. Learn how Infinite Catalog’s unique software, world-class support, and optional service help you streamline royalties, build better relationships with artists, and grow your catalog.
September 9, 2025 – Unlocking French Opportunities in Hip-Hop: Get a Foot in the Door
Coming from a range of industry perspectives, panelists explore the unique French music industry model, detailing the world’s second biggest Hip-Hop market, business opportunities in a key European market, and a music scene that has seen its artists become worldwide stars post-Olympics. This panel uses the latest data regarding the access and consumption of music in the French industry, in the form of a presentation and case study.
June 10, 2025 – Brazilian Music Market Overview
This special, two-part Passport session dissects the Brazilian music market — Part 1 covers the role Brazil plays in the rise of Latin Music, the country’s unique market dynamics, how Spanish-speaking artists have overcome cultural barriers, and cultural exchanges with the country’s neighbors! Part 2 explores strategies, challenges and success stories of Brazilian music’s internationalization, highlighting opportunities for artists, managers and producers to expand their reach in global markets.
May 1, 2025 – From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Scaling an Artist’s Success Story
Imagine an A&R signing an artist with a $1 million budget to boost their music career. What’s the next move? What about just $1,000? Success is more than merely marketing and cash – it’s about having a strategic outlook and effective execution. That was the case for GRAMMY-winner Mannywellz. In this real-life case study, hear and watch the team and masterminds behind the scenes craft his dream career by reverse-engineering his strategy using SMART goals. They’ll cover building custom vision boards, setting realistic target goals, where tech fits into the equation, and how to actively stay on track with making landmark moments happen in an artist’s career. At the end of the day, results come from preparation.
April 24, 2025 – Automating Your Fan Business with AI
The future of the music industry lies in automation, and AI-powered tools are transforming how artists engage with fans and generate revenue. In this session, SymphonyOS will break down the evolving landscape of fan-driven businesses, exploring how centralized data and automation can help artists scale efficiently. We'll dive into real-world strategies for monetizing pre-saves, optimizing e-commerce, and leveraging AI-driven marketing tools like email and SMS automation. Join us to discover how innovation can empower artists to build sustainable, always-on businesses while staying in control of their audience and data.
April 22, 2025 – Beyond the Noise: How Data and AI Are Reshaping A&R in the Age of Streaming in Emerging Markets
In our first Passport event of 2025, panelists from global music companies discussed how indie labels and A&R teams in emerging markets like India, China, Thailand and Nigeria can maintain their autonomy, compete with major players, and uncover local talent. This event also explores how cutting-edge tools and strategies are revolutionizing the A&R process, from data-driven talent scouting to AI-powered insights.
April 17, 2025 – The Future of AI and Music: Balancing Innovation, Licensing, Ethics, and Copyright
By 2033, the music industry powered by AI is projected to grow to a staggering $38.71 billion. But how can we ensure creators’ rights are protected while fostering innovation? In this session, join music, technology, and business experts at MatchTune to explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and music. We’ll examine how AI-driven tools are revolutionizing the music industry, while addressing critical ethical questions around copyright, licensing and data usage. Together, we’ll discuss opportunities for fostering innovation without compromising creators’ rights. Join us to envision a future where technology and artistry collaborate seamlessly.
April 3, 2025 – How Search Technology Creates Value for Music Companies in 2025
Music search technology is more than just a tool for sync — it’s reshaping how record labels, music publishers, and music tech companies unlock value in unexpected ways. From A&R and marketing to catalog management and beyond, AI-powered search is driving efficiency, uncovering new opportunities, and transforming the way businesses navigate their music assets. In this webinar, we’ll explore how the latest innovations in music search technology are shaping the industry in 2025 and helping companies get more from their catalogs.
March 20, 2025 – AI for Music Rights: Get What You’re Owed
Worried about AI replacing your music and disrupting the industry? Think again. Join Orfium’s Bryan Bakke, for a free webinar where we’ll reveal how AI is actually becoming the music industry’s secret weapon for maximizing revenue and ensuring rights owners get paid.
