Association & Member Updates
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Music Biz events & partnerships, our most recent podcasts & thought leadership articles, and updates on the newest companies to join our Association. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our weekly news feed email today!
Association News
March 17, 2026 – The Future of What Episode #284 — Latin’s Global Growth: A Look Behind the Scenes with Rimas Publishing & Chinelo Creative
Global artists and genres are no longer region-locked, having seen astronomical growth in recent years thanks to the age of digital connectivity. Recently, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance – combined with the rise of other Latin artists from all different regions such as Chris MJ and Groupo Frontera – have further bolstered the visibility of Latin genres. This special episode features interviews with Emilio Morales & Christopher Hernández of Bad Bunny’s publisher, Rimas Publishing, and Joaquín Fernández Esquivel of Latin marketing agency Chinelo Creative.... Click Here To Listen
March 10, 2026 – The Future of What Episode #283 — Married Life in the Music Business: Interview w/ Symphonic’s Jorge Brea & Janette Berrios + Slim Moon (New Plastic Ideas)!
In celebration of Symphonic Distribution’s 20th anniversary under the leadership of Jorge Brea & Janette Berrios, we bring you a special episode of The Future of What featuring the couple alongside our host Portia & her husband Slim Moon! The pairs discuss how they met their partners, as well as the origins of both Symphonic and Kill Rock Stars, touching on the opportunities & challenges of working in the same industry and workplace as your spouse.... Click Here To Listen
March 3, 2026 – Music Business Association to Honor CMA’s Sarah Trahern With 2026 Presidential Award
Association also announces finalists for its nine crowd-nominated awards March 3, 2025 — The Music Business Association (Music Biz) today announces that Country Music Association (CMA) CEO, Sarah Trahern will receive its 2026 Presidential Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement. The award will be presented to Trahern at the 5th annual Bizzy Awards Dinner, happening Wednesday, May 13 during Music Biz 2026 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly. Trahern took the helm of CMA in 2014, and earlier this year announced her upcoming retirement at the end of 2026.... Click Here To Read
Member Updates
March 3, 2026 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Winter 2026
The Music Business Association is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working in collaboration to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the latest companies to join our Association this winter: AMI EntertainmentLocation: Chicago, ILYears In Business: 117Website: amientertainment.com AMI Entertainment connects people to the music they love in bars, restaurants, and social venues across the country.... Click Here To Read
December 8, 2025 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Autumn 2025
The Music Business Association is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working in collaboration to support the financial growth of our industry at large and to create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the latest companies to join our Association this autumn: Arboretum CollectiveLocation: Oakland, CAYears In Business: 2Website: arboretumcollective.com Arboretum Collective operates as a boutique consultancy in rights management and revenue optimization for master rightsholders.... Click Here To Read
August 27, 2025 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Summer 2025
The Music Biz member community is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working to collaborate to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the latest companies to join our Association this summer: Boost CollectiveLocation: Toronto, ONYears In Business: 6Website: boost-collective.com Boost Collective is a music promotion platform for independent artists & labels, focusing on leveraging digital marketing to drive streaming growth.... Click Here To Read
