Music Biz Passport
Music Biz Passport
Our Music Biz Passport event series offers FREE opportunities for U.S. executives to connect with international trendsetters to learn what does and does not work in their local music economies, expose important cross-border collaborations that will make the global music business stronger, and network across country borders!
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How Data Enhancement is Transforming the Japanese Music Industry from Physical to Digital
Tuesday, November 25 | 4 — 5 PM ET
This panel will explore the critical role of data in the digitalization of the Japanese music industry, and how accurate, comprehensive and well-managed metadata can unlock new revenue streams, improve discoverability and drive international growth.
The discussion will highlight actionable strategies tailored to Japan’s unique needs. Industry experts will provide practical examples – such as language barriers, rights management and platform inconsistencies – and practical solutions, demonstrating how shared knowledge can strengthen Japan’s music industry in the global digital landscape.
Attendees will gain insights into the latest data technology tools used in Japan, strategies for overcoming common challenges, and use cases of metadata issues encountered in the Japanese music ecosystem.
Moderator:
Taishi Fukuyama, Business Developer Japan, Music Story
Speakers:
Kaoruko Hill, GM APAC, Merlin
Kyoko Kojima, GM Overseas Department, CPRA
The Rise of Musica Mexicana: Lessons for the Global Music Industry
Tuesday, December 2 | 2 — 3 PM ET
Música Mexicana has grown from a regional movement to a global phenomenon over the last few years. From Peso Pluma — whose album ÉXODO became the highest first-day streamed album on Apple Music — through to Luis Conriques and Natanael Cano; all have pushed the genre to break cultural boundaries; dominating playlists globally. This rise in popularity is more than just the success story of a single genre, it’s a blueprint for helping artists of any genre transcend boundaries and grow their audiences. Join leaders in the genre from across the industry as they discuss why the global music industry should take note from the rapid growth of Musica Mexicana and how it can serve as a roadmap for all artists.
Moderator:
Isabela Raygoza, Associate Editor, Billboard & Billboard Latin
Speakers:
Lorena Cabral, Director, A&R, Downtown Artist & Label Services
Daniel Luna, CEO, D Luna Music
Jorge Navarro, Music Partnerships Manager, MX & CO, YouTube Music
Carlos Santos, Label Manager & Co-founder, Kartel Music