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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March 22, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Jon Bahr, CD Baby
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome John Bahr, VP of Music Publishing & Rights Management at CD Baby 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 Jon a little more before his Music Biz panel.... Read More
March 21, 2018 – Exclusive Sandbox Summit 2018 Discount For Music Biz Members
After their inaugural Sandbox Summit in London, our friends at Music Ally have decided to bring the very successful event to the USA. Music Ally’s Sandbox Summit NYC will take place at Opry City Stage on Wednesday April 25th. The event will provide a forum for inspiration, networking and debate for future thinking music marketers. For more information and ticketing, click here. Music Biz Members can purchase tickets at a discounted rate by visiting our Discounts page!... Read More
March 20, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Andie Rankins, Administrators of Gospel Music
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Andie Rankins, President of Administrators of Gospel Music for ‘The Gospel Truth Behind Christians Music’s Influence and Trends‘ on Thursday, May 17 at 10:30 AM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Andie a little more before her Music Biz panel. What’s that one song that has the power to get you through the work day?... Read More
March 19, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Itay Rahat, Warner Music Group
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Itay Rahat, Sr. Director of Fan Engagement & Consumer Marketing Platforms at Warner Music Group for ‘New Age Of CRM‘ on Tuesday, May 15 at 12:30 pM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Itay a little more before his Music Biz panel. Music Biz is celebrating its 60th year in 2018.... Read More
March 15, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Fabiana Claure, University of North Texas College of Music
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Fabiana Claure, Director of Career Development & Entrepreneurship in Music at the University of North Texas College of Music for ‘Learning Music Entrepreneurship by Doing: How to Create Experiential Opportunities in an Academic Setting‘ on Wednesday, May 16 at 11 AM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Fabiana a little more before her Music Biz panel.... Read More
March 12, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Ash Kernen, Kernen Law
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Ash Kernen, Principal Lawyer & Founder of Kernen Law for ‘Who Needs You Anyway? Reinventing the Artist-Label Relationship in The Digital Era — A Legal Perspective‘ on Tuesday, May 15 at 1:20 PM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Ash a little more before his Music Biz panel.... Read More
March 9, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Sherod Robertson, Music Row Enterprises
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Sherod Robertson, President & Owner of Music Row Enterprises for ‘Marketing Music Thru Media: An Insider’s Perspective‘ on Thursday, May 17 at 4 PM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Sherod 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?... Read More
March 6, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Jimmy Wheeler, Provident Music Group
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Jimmy Wheeler, VP of Sales & Distribution at Provident Music Group for ‘The Gospel Truth Behind Christian Music’s Influence and Trends‘ on Thursday, May 17 at 10:30 AM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Jimmy a little more before his Music Biz panel. Music Biz is celebrating its 60th year in 2018.... Read More
March 5, 2018 – Music Biz Mourns the Loss of Industry Legend Russ Solomon
Music Business Association President James Donio has released the following statement: Music Biz is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of a true music industry legend and icon, Russ Solomon. As the founder and CEO of Tower Records, Russ was one of the primary architects of NARM in its formative years. His and Tower’s presence and influence loomed large in our Association for many decades. You always felt the love when Tower was in the room.... Read More
March 5, 2018 – Nile Rodgers to Be Honored with Chairman’s Award at 60th Anniversary Music Biz 2018 Conference
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present its Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement to multiple GRAMMY Award-winning composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist Nile Rodgers during the 60th anniversary Music Biz 2018 conference’s Awards Luncheon on May 17 at 12:15 p.m. CT at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Over the last four decades, Rodgers has sold over 300 million albums and 50 million singles worldwide as both a member of CHIC and the producer of iconic albums from David Bowie,... Read More
