This year’s Music Biz is coming up fast! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect and share with some of the brightest minds in the biz. ✨ Here’s everything you need to know before you go, including the events we’ll be a part of this year and where to find us…
After last year’s gathering of 2,100+ attendees from more than 800 companies across 30 countries, you do not want to miss this year’s Music Biz conference. Whether you’re interested in experiencing expert level viewpoints on the latest trends & tech, seeking out new business partnerships, or celebrating the great minds who are moving our industry forward through innovative new ideas, this conference offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to grow in the music business.
📚 Some of our Symphonic Team will be taking part in multiple events this year! Take note, and mark your calendars of the following events…
Planning Your Next Release: Advice from the Experts
Sym Speaker: Randall Foster (VP of Business Development & GM, Nashville)
When: Monday, May 13th // 10:00 – 10:45 CT
“Releasing music is easy; some would say it’s too easy. But doing it right takes planning. Fortunately, industry veterans walk you through best practices on creating a successful release launch.”
Opportunities Abound: Latin Music’s Growing Popularity In Sync
“Hits like “Despacito” and “Mi Gente” broke streaming records and dominated the charts in 2018, giving light to a genre of music with such a rich cultural heritage and propelling Latin superstars into the global mainstream. Music Business Worldwide recently reported that the genre saw a 986% increase in Spotify listeners over the last 10 years. Whether a result of Peso Pluma, Bad Bunny, or Becky G, this explosion in popularity has impacted the demand for Latin music in sync placements. And, not just for placements in Spanish language and Hispanic programming, but also for non-Latin programming and advertising as well. This panel will discuss sync success and some challenges that make placing Latin music in TV, movies, and games so interesting.”
Records Rights & Royalties: The Need for Metadata Improvement Solutions
Sym Speaker: Eshan Shah Jahan (Chief Technology Officer, New York)
When: Wednesday, May 15th // 1:55 PM – 2:35 PM CT
“All facets of the music industry — from labels to managers, publishers, to distributors, CMOs to DSPs — deal with the headaches caused by incorrect and inconsistent metadata, including impacting the supply chain, proper tracking of music assets, and royalty payments. In this session, experts will illustrate practical solutions for improving metadata across the music ecosystem, with the ultimate goal of ensuring there’s no missing money for all relevant parties…”
Walking the Walk: Tactics to Boost Diversity & Inclusion NOW
Sym Speaker: Janette Berrios (VP of Corporate Marketing)
When: Thursday, May 16th // 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM CT
“In this discussion we will focus on how we all can — labels, artists, producers, mixers, engineers, PROs, men, women, non-binary individuals — work together to close the vast gender gap. We will explore innovative strategies and real-world tactics employed by industry leaders to foster diversity and inclusion. Join us to learn the reality of the current gender imbalance in the industry, and discover how the music industry can harmonize its efforts for a more inclusive future with the execs actively working to effect change…”
Janette Berrios will also be taking part in Women Leadership Roundtables from 2:50 – 3:20 PM CT on Thursday, May 16th. (Sign-up is REQUIRED to attend Roundtable Discussions. // If interested in attending, please sign-up here.
