Music Biz Passport
Music Biz Passport
While our annual Music Biz Conference is a tentpole event for the entire global music business, it’s important for us to directly branch out into international music communities both to learn from and connect with one another. Our Music Biz Passport event series allows U.S. executives to connect with international trendsetters to learn what does and does not work in their local music economies and expose important cross-border collaborations that will make the global music business stronger!
NOTE: times differ from session to session | Learn more & register for FREE below
You can also view recordings of all of our Passport events below via this link!
Amplifying Potential: Music Camps as Catalysts to Artist Growth
Tuesday, October 21 | 2 — 3 PM ET
Music camps have become a staple for artists across multiple genres, but what truly makes them successful? This panel explores the transformative impact of collaborative music camps, highlighting their role as essential launchpads for artistic growth. Featuring perspectives from both seasoned and emerging talent across diverse genres — including Latin and non-Latin influences — these camps go beyond being creative hubs. They act as powerful catalysts for innovation, career development, and cultural exchange, blending unique musical styles to engage distinct audiences and enrich the global music scene.
Moderator:
Renee Buchholtz, Associate Director, Marketing, Songtrust + Downtown Music Publishing
Speakers:
Gineyda Cornelio, Director, Marketing & Latin Strategy, Audiomack
Jesus Polanco, Client Success Manager, Rimas Publishing
Marcos Sanchez, Music Producer; CEO, MS Music Group
China Reality Check
Tuesday, November 4 | 2 — 3 PM ET
China is the world’s 5th largest music market, and it’s never out of the headlines – but what does that actually mean for your business? If you’re an artist, manager, label, publisher or agent, and you’re curious about the Chinese market but unsure where to start (or even whether it’s worth trying), this is the session for you.
Do you need to go all-in to have a chance of success? Are royalties even a thing? How to find partners you can trust? Is it even worth the hassle in the first place?
We’ll hear from experienced panelists sharing their perspective on the Chinese market, discuss opportunities and pitfalls, and shed some light on one of the music industry’s hottest yet least understood topics.
Moderator
Alex Taggart, Founder & CEO, Isle Of Management
Speakers TBA
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 digitalisation 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.
Speakers TBA
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:
Griselda Flores, Sr. Editor, Latin, Billboard
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