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
October 6, 2026 – SAN DIEGO, HERE WE COME: Music Biz 2027 Launches Today!
2027 is set to be another transformational year for the global music business, as we reckon with seismic shifts in everything from the rapid adoption of new AI tech tools to finding new solutions to combat music fraud. We can’t wait to welcome you, along with 2,000 of your global music industry peers, to the Hilton Bayfront San Diego for Music Biz 2027! Click the thumbnail below for a video walkthrough of the updates to our Conference in 2027!... Click Here To Read
October 6, 2026 – The Future of What Episode #305 — How Tap Technology is Expanding the Fan Experience: Hear from ZATAP’s David Geisser!
Creativity is what drives our industry forward, both in musical works and innovative industry products. ZATAP combines these ideas with their NFC and QR code-powered tech that allows exclusive artist content to be accessed with a single tap to nearly any item you can think of, including CDs, posters, and even t-shirts. In this interview, ZATAP CEO David Geisser discusses versatile uses for QR codes & NFC tags – both for on-site activations and for merch where the content accessed is ever-changing – examples of how this technology benefits the artist and expands the fan experience,... Click Here To Listen
September 29, 2026 – The Future of What Episode #304 — Who Owns Your Identity? A Discussion on AI & The NO FAKES Act with Caldecott Music Group’s Dani Deahl
Only half of the states in the U.S have a codified right of publicity, creating a conundrum that not only raises concern for impersonation in the era of AI, but also complicates what action can be taken when content mimicking one’s likeness crosses state borders. To discuss these complexities and how the NO FAKES Act looks to unite us on the federal level, we spoke with Dani Deahl, VP of Creator Policy & Corporate Affairs at Caldecott Music Group and Head of Communications &... Click Here To Listen
Member Updates
September 2, 2026 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Summer 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 companies that joined the Association this summer: Loeb & Loeb LLPLocation: Los Angeles, CAYears In Business: 117Website: loeb.com Loeb & Loeb serves as a trusted partner to their clients, helping to protect what’s important;... Click Here To Read
June 10, 2026 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Spring 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 22 companies that joined the Association this spring: 21st Hapilos Digital Distribution, Inc.Location: New York, NYYears In Business: 17Website: hapilos.com 21st Hapilos Digital Distribution, Inc. is a global, multifaceted label and artist services company.... Click Here To Read
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
