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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April 4, 2017 – Music Business Association to Honor ‘Hamilton Original Cast Recording’ and ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ with Outstanding Achievement Award at Music Biz 2017
April 4, 2017 – The Music Business Association will celebrate the massive success of the Hamilton Original Cast Recording and the Hamilton Mixtape albums with an Outstanding Achievement Award on May 18 at 12:30 p.m. CT during the Music Biz 2017 convention’s Awards Luncheon at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville. The Hamilton Original Cast Recording, which has been certified 3x-Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), scored the highest Billboard 200 debut week for a cast recording in over half a century at #12,... Read More
April 3, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Mary Spio, CEEK
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Mary Spio, CEO & President at CEEK for ‘VR: The New Frontier‘ on Thursday, May 18 at 4PM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know a little more about Mary before her Music Biz panel! Have you ever been to the Music Biz Convention? If so, what’s your favorite memory from the event?... Read More
April 2, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Annie Lin, Loudr
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Annie Lin, General Counsel at Loudr for ‘Hello vs. Hello: Collecting Global Songwriting Royalties‘ on Tuesday, May 16 at 10:30AM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Annie a little more before her Music Biz panel! How did you know you wanted to get into the music industry?... Read More
March 31, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Jon Bahr, CD Baby
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Jon Bahr, VP of Music Publishing at CD Baby for ‘Be Your Own Publisher‘ on Thursday, May 18 at 10AM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Jon a little more before his Music Biz panel! How did you know you wanted to get into the music industry?... Read More
March 30, 2017 – 2016 RIAA Shipment and Revenue Statistics Report: Comment from Music Biz President James Donio
Music Biz President James Donio released the following statement regarding the 2016 RIAA Shipment & Revenue Statistics report released today: In an accomplishment that illuminates a promising path forward, the U.S. music industry notched its biggest overall revenue growth in nearly two decades last year, according to the newly released 2016 RIAA Shipment and Revenue Statistics report. Total revenue was up 11.4% in 2016, reaching a total of $7.7 billion driven by massive growth in the streaming sector.... Read More
March 29, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Christina Holding
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Christina Holding, a Branding, Strategic Partnerships, Global Marketing & Business Development professional for ‘LIVE: Experience, Engagement & Economy‘ on Tuesday, May 16 at 9 AM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Christina a little more before her Music Biz panel! Have you ever been to the Music Biz Convention?... Read More
March 29, 2017 – Music Business Association to Host Fifth Annual Metadata Summit at Music Biz 2017 in Nashville
Summit to feature keynote from Universal Music Group’s Barak Moffitt March 29, 2017 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will host the Fifth Annual Metadata Summit, the definitive gathering of the metadata community, on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. CT as part of the Music Biz 2017 convention at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville. It will be supported by Presenting Sponsor OpenPlay and the following Supporting Sponsors: Berklee Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship/Open Music Initiative,... Read More
March 28, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Jamie Starling, Entertainment One
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Jamie Starling, Director of Business & Legal Affairs at Entertainment One for ‘What’s Your Deal? Understanding Recording Agreements in 2017‘ on Thursday, May 18 at 5:15PM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Jamie a little more before his Music Biz panel! What is the best concert you’ve ever attended?... Read More
March 27, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Zeke Stokes, GLAAD
The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Zeke Stokes, VP of Programs at GLAAD for ‘LGBTQ in the Music Business: Where is the Representation?‘ on Wednesday, May 17 at 11AM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Zeke a little more before his Music Biz panel! Have you ever been to the Music Biz Convention?... Read More
March 27, 2017 – Music Biz Mourns The Loss of Gary Arnold
Music Biz Presient James Donio released the following statement regarding the recent passing of Gary Arnold: The Music Business Association is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Gary Arnold, following his long and heroic battle with cancer. Gary was a former Board member of the Association, representing Best Buy. He also accepted numerous Association awards on behalf of Best Buy during his long tenure with the company. Music Biz extends its very deepest condolences to Gary’s family,... Read More
