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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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January 30, 2019 – Music Business Association Releases Music Biz 2019 Conference Schedule With Apple Music’s Zane Lowe As Sunday Keynote
January 30, 2019 – Today, the Music Business Association (Music Biz) has announced the addition of Zane Lowe to the 2019 Music Biz Conference program. The GRAMMY-nominated producer, DJ, and Global Head of Artist Relations and Host for Apple Music will give a keynote interview on Sunday, May 5 at 5 PM. Music Biz 2019, the music industry’s premier business Conference, will take place May 5-8 at the JW Marriott in the heart of downtown Nashville.... Read More
January 25, 2019 – [IN THE NEWS] — NY:LON Connect Day Two and Startup Showcase Recap
Day Two of NY:LON Connect 2019, powered by Music Ally and Music Biz, held a strong focus on the future of the industry, namely which emerging markets and innovative technologies will drive sustained growth for the music business across the globe. The day began with an overview presentation of the African market by iKECHUKWU Onuorah, 2nd Vice President of the Artiste Managers Association in Nigeria (AMAN). Citing the introduction of mobile networks, a high rate of smartphone adoption,... Read More
January 24, 2019 – [IN THE NEWS] — NY:LON Connect 2019 Day One Recap
This year’s NY:LON Connect global music summit, powered by Music Biz and Music Ally, kicked off this past Tuesday (January 22) at the offices of Reed Smith in London. Held strategically at the beginning of the year, the event’s program is set to guide the course of the industry as 2019 rolls on. Day One began with a keynote presentation from Amaechi Uzoigwe, manager of Hip-Hop stars Run The Jewels, who discussed how managers must be flexible in utilizing all available resources to best support their artists in carving unique paths to success in the streaming age.... Read More
January 22, 2019 – [WEBINAR SERIES] – Become a Future Leader of Entertainment
The entertainment space continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. That’s why it is important to evolve as an executive. While it is key to have functional expertise in a certain part of the music business (retail, label sales & marketing, A&R, music tech), that is not enough to ensure a long career in our industry. Led by two Certified Executive Coaches, Adam Mirabella and Ilana Zivkovich, this four-part series will give you the insights and tools to become a leader that drives results across all parts of the business by understanding how to motivate the people you work with!... Read More
January 22, 2019 – Music Industry Visionary and The Orchard Co-Founder Richard Gottehrer to Receive 2019 Music Biz Outstanding Achievement Award
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has announced Richard Gottehrer, co-founder of independent distributor The Orchard, as the recipient of its 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award. Gottehrer will receive the Award at the Music Biz 2019 Conference’s Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7 at the JW Marriott Nashville. He will also present a keynote address during the Independent Artist & Songwriter Forum, powered by Songtrust. Gottehrer is an industry innovator who has left his mark on virtually all areas of the music world as an esteemed songwriter,... Read More
January 15, 2019 – Kane Brown to Be Honored With Breakthrough Artist Award at Music Biz 2019
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present platinum-selling, progressive Country artist Kane Brown with a Breakthrough Artist Award at the Music Biz 2019 Conference’s Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7 at the JW Marriott Nashville. The Award is presented to artists who have truly emerged and made a particularly significant impact on the music scene in the past year, and who are poised to propel to stellar new heights. Brown, who will be honored alongside fellow 2019 Breakthrough Artist Bebe Rexha,... Read More
January 15, 2019 – NY:LON Startup Showcase & Awards Honors Most Impactful New Company
In addition to the star-studded slate of keynotes and panel presentations that will set the course for the industry in the new year, NY:LON Connect will feature the debut of the Startup Showcase & Awards! The ceremony will highlight the best music-related startups and hold an audience vote to determine which company will have the biggest impact on the music business! The ceremony will feature the following presenters: Taishi Fukuyama, Co-Founder and COO, Amadeus Code (Japan) Chantal Epp,... Read More
January 11, 2019 – [WEBINAR] – What’s the State of the Hot 100 Top 10?
Compositional analytics can be a powerful tool when it comes to making songwriting and business decisions. It can help you spot evolving and waning trends, select a single, determine the best time to release a song, and so much more. So, what compositional characteristics are trending in the Hot 100 Top 10? Join us Thursday, February 7 from 2-3 PM ET for this webinar where Hit Songs Deconstructed co-founders Yael and David Penn take you on a deep dive into the compositional trends driving the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10. ... Read More
January 8, 2019 – AudienceNet Gives Music Biz Members Important Updates on the Modern Music Consumer
As part of our ongoing partnership with research firm AudienceNet, Music Biz is pleased to offer our members the deck and infographic used in the firm’s latest webinar! Members can now download the following reports highlighting the trends driving today’s music consumer. Consumption By Genre: How Different Fans Consume Music As tastes among music fans continue to diversify, how can marketers analyze audiences to best inform their marketing campaigns? In this report, AudienceNet identifies the listening and spending behaviors of different music fans to create a more detailed picture of how they consume their favorite music.... Read More
January 7, 2019 – Paul Rosenberg To Keynote Featured Presentation at Music Biz 2019 in Nashville
Music industry trailblazer Paul Rosenberg, CEO of Def Jam Recordings and veteran artist manager, will keynote at a featured presentation on Monday, May 6 at 5 pm during the Music Business Association’s Music Biz 2019 Conference. Rosenberg will discuss his professional journey, experience in both the management and label arenas and his vision for the future of the industry at large. “Paul Rosenberg’s countless contributions to the music industry are undeniable,” commented James Donio, President of Music Biz “With a savvy ear for talent and innovative approach to marketing and promotion,... Read More
