Association News
Below, you’ll find the latest Association press releases, updates on our upcoming events, introductions to our newest member companies, links to the latest content from Music Biz and our partners, and more.
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June 29, 2022 – The Future of What Episode #196: Pride Month & Queer Representation in the Music Business
Now more than ever, it is vital to amplify and celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in an industry like ours where they’ve had an immeasurable impact. In honor of Pride Month, we discuss the state of queer visibility & representation in the music business, both for artists and executives, with Joshua Dickinson of Queer Capita and Sydney Christensen of Kill Rock Stars! Click here to access our entire backlog of interviews on The Future of What Podcast!... Click Here To Listen
May 26, 2022 – Welcome Our Newest Association Members!
Over the past five months, our association has welcomed more than 40 unique companies from all facets of the industry! As discussed at Music Biz 2022 earlier this month, we’re all “Better Together” – here’s to our members, new and old, collaborating to help us establish a future music industry that works smarter, serves the artists who create the music we all love, and is more accepting and equitable for ALL who work here! You can find a full list of our newest members to join in 2022 linked here;... Click Here To Read
May 25, 2022 – The Future of What Episode #195: New Models of Funding Indie Artists
The financing options available to artists at all levels of their career are much more robust today than they’ve ever been, allowing them to accelerate their exposure and access tools to create music more in-line with their original vision. In our latest podcast, Music Biz President Portia Sabin talks to Andrew Bergman, CEO of Downtown Music Holdings and Alex Heiche, Founder and CEO of Sound Royalties about what’s out there and how to find assistance! Click here to access our entire backlog of interviews on The Future of What Podcast!... Click Here To Listen
May 4, 2022 – The Future of What Episode #194 — Record Store Day 2022
What began as a way for independent record store owners to bolster foot traffic and sales has grown into a shining example of, “if you build it, they will come.” In celebration of Record Store Day’s 15th anniversary in 2022, Music Biz President Portia Sabin discusses the origins of the event and its affect on the recent resurgence of U.S. vinyl sales with: Brittany Benton, Brittany’s Record ShopCarrie Colliton, Record Store DayLarry Jaffee, Making VinylCarl Mello,... Click Here To Listen
April 27, 2022 – Music Biz Confirms Program For First-Ever NFT & Metaverse Summit At Music Biz 2022 Conference
As the events of recent years forced our industry to establish new revenue streams, NFTs and other metaverse applications have become a hot topic of discussion as a future way for artists to profit off the music they create. In our first-ever program dedicated to these new opportunities in the digital ecosystem, attendees will get a basic overview of how the technology works, dive into successful artist case studies, and what opportunities & challenges may arise as the technology reaches maturity!... Click Here To Read
April 25, 2022 – Music Biz Confirms 2022 Metadata Summit Agenda, Keynotes From Kim Beauchamp (UMG/DDEX) and ADA
11th annual program presented by OpenPlay; Supported by DDEX, Exactuals and Verifi Media April 25, 2022 — The Music Business Association (Music Biz) today confirms the makeup of its 11th annual Metadata Summit taking place 10 am – 3 pm CT on Wednesday, May 11 at the JW Marriott Nashville during the Music Biz 2022 Conference. The Metadata Summit will be available to attend live in-person during the Association’s Annual Conference, as well as with a virtual ticket via the Socio online events platform. ... Click Here To Read
April 14, 2022 – Music Biz Announces Brunch Program And Interview with O.N.E the Duo, Sponsored by CMA
April 14, 2022 — The Music Business Association (Music Biz) today confirms the program for its Music Biz Brunch, taking place Tuesday, May 10 at 11 am CT during the Music Biz 2022 Conference at the JW Marriott Nashville. The ceremony will feature a conversation with and performance by mother-daughter singer-songwriter team, O.N.E the Duo, courtesy of brunch sponsor Country Music Association (CMA). Tennessean Nashville Country Music Reporter, Marcus K. Dowling will moderate the conversation. O.N.E the Duo comprises Nashville-based mother Tekitha and daughter Prana Supreme,... Click Here To Read
April 11, 2022 – Major Label Chief Diversity Officers, Jonathan Azu, Noelle Scaggs & EMPIRE’s Ghazi to Speak at Music Biz 2022 Keynote
April 7, 2022 — The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will host a special Music Biz LIVE keynote conversation titled, “A Roadmap for Change,” taking place Monday, May 9 at 5 pm CT, as part of the organization’s Music Biz 2022 Conference at the JW Marriott Nashville. Participants in this important keynote discussion include: Jonathan Azu, CEO and Founder, Culture Collective; Founder, Diversity in MusicGhazi, Founder & CEO, EMPIRELiliahn Majeed, SVP & Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer,... Click Here To Read
March 31, 2022 – Music Biz Announces 2022 Bizzy Awards Finalists
Winners will be announced during the Association’s awards dinner on Wednesday, May 11; Song Suffragettes set to perform courtesy of The LSS Group of RBC Wealth Management March 31, 2022 — The Music Business Association (Music Biz) today announces the finalists for the organization’s first-ever Bizzy Awards program, hosted by Country star Jimmie Allen on Wednesday, May 11 at the JW Marriott Nashville and sponsored by The LSS Group of RBC Wealth Management – U.S., City National Bank,... Click Here To Read
March 28, 2022 – The Future of What Episode #193 — The Orchard’s 25th Anniversary
From its humble beginnings on Orchard St. in NYC 25 years ago to the use of wide-reaching distribution tools used by artists & their teams across the globe today, The Orchard’s mission has not changed in its first quarter-century: working to help indie artists get their music out to the masses. In the latest episode of The Future of What, listen in as The Orchard’s Co-Founder, Richard Gottehrer and COO, Colleen Theis discuss the company’s past,... Click Here To Listen
