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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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May 8, 2018 – IN THE NEWS: Ed Sheeran, Nile Rodgers, Julia Michaels Among Honorees at Music Biz 2018
Dilyn and John Radakovitz of Sacramento, Calif., will soon share a notable bill with Ed Sheeran. The couple and business partners (who run Dimple Records, a seven-store music retail chain), along with the “Shape of You” singer, are among the featured honorees and speakers at the Music Business Association Conference in Nashville May 14-17. Click here to read more.... Click Here To Read
May 8, 2018 – IN THE NEWS: Music Biz Marks 60th Anniversary Amid Great Change
When the Music Business Association (also known as Music Biz) stages its 60th anniversary conference in Nashville May 14-17, the industry organization will honor Ed Sheeran, Nile Rodgers, Julia Michaels and the late Russ Solomon, the legendary founder of Tower Records. Solomon, who died March 4 at the age of 92, was once the most celebrated music retailer in the world. He will be posthumously honored by the association on May 17 as the first inductee into its newly launched Music Business Hall of Fame.... Click Here To Read
May 3, 2018 – Music Biz 2018 Conference Brings All Corners of the Industry to Nashville May 14-17 to Explore the Future of Music on 60th Anniversary of Music Business Association
More than 300 speakers, including keynotes from Pandora’s Roger Lynch with Sony Music Nashville’s Randy Goodman, Scooter Braun with Hilary Rosen, and Republic Records’ Wendy Goldstein with Manager Beka Tischker and Billboard’s Melinda Newman Award presentations honoring Ed Sheeran, Nile Rodgers, Julia Michaels, RIAA’s Cary Sherman with live performance from Kelsea Ballerini, Dimple Records’ Radakovitz Family, and hit song ‘Despacito’; Colin Hanks to induct Tower Records’ Russ Solomon as first member of Music Business Hall of Fame Top sessions include new programs #NEXTGEN_NOW,... Click Here To Read
May 2, 2018 – Podcasting Summit at Music Biz 2018 Conference to Feature Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett, Keynote from Edison Research’s Tom Webster
May 2 2018 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will host the inaugural Podcasting Summit on Monday, May 14, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT at the Omni Nashville Hotel during the Association’s 60th anniversary Music Biz 2018 conference. Focused on the increasing growth and popularity of podcasts, “Podcasting: Licensing and Monetizing This New Success” will cover podcasting, webcasting, music licensing, advertising, sponsorships, and more. Co-organized by Tom Truitt of WHO KNEW and Jim Griffin of Hazen LLC/OneHouse alongside Music Biz,... Click Here To Read
May 2, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Jackie Otero, Jackie O Media
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Jackie Otero, Owner of Jackie O Media for ‘Beyond the Sync: A New Era of Music Licensing for Film, TV and Podcasts‘ on Wednesday, May 16 at 3 PM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Jackie a little more before her Music Biz panel. Music Biz is celebrating its 60th year in 2018.... Click Here To Read
May 1, 2018 – Music Modernization Act and Other Timely Legal Issues Take Center Stage at Music Biz 2018 Entertainment & Technology Law Conference
U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch to join discussion on Act, which passed unanimously in the House May 1, 2018 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will tackle some of the most important legal issues facing the music industry at its latest Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, which will be held Monday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT during the Music Biz 2018 conference at the Omni Nashville Hotel.... Click Here To Read
April 30, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Jay Gilbert, Label Logic
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Jay Gilbert, Co-Founder & Digital Strategist of Label Logic for ‘Paths To Playlists‘ on Thursday, May 17 at 9 AM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Jay a little more before his Music Biz panel. What’s that one song that has the power to get you through the work day?... Click Here To Read
April 25, 2018 – Pandora President & CEO Roger Lynch to Keynote Featured Presentation at Music Biz 2018 Conference
Sony Music Nashville Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman to join in candid conversation about music streaming April 25, 2018 – The music industry is growing again, driven in part by digital audio streams. At the same time, explosive growth in connected and voice-activated devices means that access to audio content will soon be ubiquitous. At the Music Business Association’s Music Biz 2018 conference, Pandora CEO Roger Lynch will keynote a Featured Presentation on May 16 at 5 p.m.... Click Here To Read
April 24, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Shane McAnally, SMACKSongs
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Shane McAnally, CEO, Songwriter, Producer at SMACKSongs for ‘TRENDSPOTTING: The Power of Queer Storytelling in Song‘ on Thursday, May 17 at 9 AM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Shane a little more before his Music Biz panel. If you could have front row tickets to any concert in any city at any venue — what and where would you choose?... Click Here To Read
April 23, 2018 – Sixth Annual Metadata Summit to Gather Who’s Who of Global Data Experts at Music Biz 2018 Conference
April 23, 2018 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will host the Sixth Annual Metadata Summit on Tuesday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT at the Omni Nashville Hotel during the Association’s 60th anniversary Music Biz 2018 conference. Aimed at data experts from throughout the music industry, the program will amplify the importance of metadata and provide a high-level forum for discussion. Sponsored by OpenPlay along with supporting sponsors DataArt,... Click Here To Read
