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Music Forward: Industry Sessions
by Music Forward
Music Forward inspires ambition and creates momentum to redefine what’s possible for the young people and the industry we serve. We set the stage for success by providing panels, workshops, and showcases to inspire the next generation of music industry leaders, innovators, and artists.
Episodes
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Day in the Life: Streaming | Industry Sessions
Music streaming keeps growing and growing which means more opportunities to engage with this part of the business than ever. What are the skills needed for streaming and tech careers? What goes on day to day for execs in this field? Speakers: Britnee Foreman - Head of Data Strategy & Digital...
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Day in the Life: Film & TV Supervision | Industry Sessions
Did you know that all the songs you hear in your favorite TV shows and movies are carefully curated and licensed? Yep, it's a career path and we have the pros here to talk about what it entails and how you can get into this field. Speakers: Hunter George - Executive Music Producer (Can1live),...
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How it Works: Music Publishing | Industry Sessions
U.S. music publishing revenue grew 19% to $5.6B last year – which means there are more opportunities than ever to get into this sector of the business. Join these key players for an exciting chat about this thriving path. Speakers: Janishia Jones - CEO / Consultant, ENCORE Music Tech Solutions...
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Let’s Put on a Festival | Industry Sessions
Music festivals are massive undertakings that require a ton of coordination, organization, and skills. Join us as we bring together key players in this space to talk about how these events come to be and how they are put on. Speakers: Jen Stiles - Founders Entertainment Director of Festivals &…
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So, You Wanna Go on Tour | Industry Sessions
Join these touring pros as they detail what goes into a tour on a daily basis. Where do you sleep? What are the schedules like? What are some responsibilities? We'll get real in this panel and answer all your burning questions about life on the road! Speakers: Andrew Abrisz Christine Osazuwa -...
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Venue Perspective: The Lifecycle of a Live Show | Industry Sessions
Music venues are critical for live shows to take place. Duh, right? Well let's spotlight the professionals that basically "live" in them and hear about a show loads in and loads out. Speakers: Brian Kline - Regional General Manager - West, House of Blues Las Vegas Kelly May - Head of Production,...
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How it Works: Production & Behind the Scenes Action | Industry Sessions
Join Rock Lititz for a look at how your favorite large-scale shows become a reality. Follow a show from napkin sketch to opening night, as events are designed, manufactured, routed, rehearsed, and prepped for the world’s largest tours. Hear about the importance of vendor relationships, the…
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Day in the Life: Tour Promoter | Industry Sessions
Tour promoters are very hands on with everything from putting a tour on sale to helping execute the artist team vision for the live experience. Come learn about this popular career pathway and you may be surprised about what it takes to get there. Speakers: Aria Williams - Global Project Manager…
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What Does Marketing Really Mean? | Industry Sessions
In the music business, "marketing" is probably one of the hottest buzzwords. What do marketers even do and how does it apply to the many faces of music business careers? Speakers: Dani Chavez - Artist Manager and CMO, FM Group at YMU Joanna Noyes - SVP, Global Marketing & Brand Strategy, The...
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An Artist's Image: Fan Engagement, Live Shows, Merch + More! | Industry Sessions
It's important for artists to have their brand and image together in order to engage with their fans – get more followers, sell merch, and get people out to their live shows. In this panel, we'll have key players come together to talk about the essentials for a promoting a successful artist…
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Lean on Me: Building the Artist Team | Industry Sessions
A great team is essential for an artist as they need to protect their creative craft. This panel will detail the various members of an artist's team and how they interact and play a role in an artist's life and career financially and creatively. Speakers: Aurielle Brooks - Attorney (Arrington &...
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Inside the Creative Process | Industry Sessions
Join this panel of artists, writers, and creators talking about working together and collaborating to make a body work. (Hint: everyone is different!) Speakers: Jake Posner - Founder & CEO, The Culture Theory Lydia Caesar - Artist/Host, Everything Lydia LLC Jamie Hart - Founder/CEO, Hart & Songs...
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Day in the Life: Artist Management | Industry Sessions
Perhaps the most hands on job within the music business is in music management. While no two stories or pathways will ever be the same in this sector of the music business – there are definitely themes and duties that will align. We'll get real in this questions-heavy session. Speakers: Basak...
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How It Works: Label Group presented by Concord | Industry Sessions
Learn how the various label group departments at independent creative rights company, Concord, work together. We'll show you how key stakeholders at Concord collaborate to release the music of the artists it partners with. Concord is the independent, worldwide leader in the development…
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New Tech, The Next Gen, AI, Oh My!
New tech announcements and advances in the music business are the norm. Join this panel of tech innovators to hear about new opportunities in spaces you may have never thought about. Speakers: Andrew Batey - Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Beatdapp LaTecia Johnson - Head of Growth, FORMLESS Dmitri Vietze -...
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Important Skills & Resources for a Successful Music Career | Industry Sessions
There are an abundance of resources, groups, and helping hands out there that can help you navigate the music and live entertainment business. They range from trade orgs to unions to community groups, and more. Come hear about important skills and trainings that can make you stand out in this…
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Industry Sessions: Building Brands & Launching Them Into The World
Finding the perfect balance between business and creativity is a major everyday topic of conversation when it comes to our industry. Building and translating an artist’s brand to the masses needs to be authentic to the craft, but also something that can be marketed and commercialized. But how…
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Industry Sessions: Manifest Your Story - The Journey From Fans to Music Professionals
How does one take their love of music and turn it into a career? People often wait until they have an internship at a company to officially kick start their career in the entertainment industry – but what if you could have a voice in the music before any of that? We’re all music fans first right?...
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Industry Sessions: Your Community: Flipping Networking On Its Head
You may have heard the word networking a ton – but what if we told you the secret to success in this business (and life!) is shifting your thinking to a more community-driven mindset when approaching meeting people. Networking can be seen as transactional whereas community building can mean many...
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Industry Sessions: Venue Careers
Explore careers that exist in live music venues. Delve into the gear, skills and creativity that are part of making live music happen! Panelists: Nurit Smith - Moderator (Music Forward Foundation), Chance Fullerton (Live Nation Entertainment), Kelli Hovanec (Live Nation), Stacy Butler (Live…
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Industry Sessions: Festivals and More Festivals
The festival experience is magical for both artists and fans! Find out what goes on behind the scenes to produce some of your favorite festivals from booking to production and everything in between. Panelists: Kyle Casey - Moderator (Gravity Productions), Katelyn Scott (Winter Circle Productions…
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Industry Sessions: Disrupting the Music Industry
Let's challenge traditional methods and systems defining the industry by leaning into the future! Panelists: Trista Yeager - Moderator (Rock Paper Scissors) Clayton Blaha (Audius) Fabian Alsultany (Bitfury Surround) Bruno Guez (Relevator) Originally Aired: September 30, 2021
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Industry Sessions: Preparing your Next Release - The 45 Day Blueprint
Walk through a 45-day timeline leading up to the launch of new music, including social media tactics, creative video ideas, and much more! Panelists: Chris Robley (CD Baby), Cristina Cano (CD Baby)
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Industry Sessions: Day in the Life - Promoter Edition
A promoter's role is critical to the entire touring ecosystem. Discover what it takes to be a music promoter! Experts: Nazanin Fatemian (Moderator) - Director of Strategic Partnerships, Music Forward Warda Baig - Talent Buyer, Live Nation Originally Aired: September 30, 2021
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Industry Sessions: The Artist Team
Team work makes the dream work! Explore the career pathways of the people supporting the artists we love. Panelists: Craig Baylis (Moderator) - Music, Media and Management Principal, Eighth & Groove Bryan Calhoun - Creator, Music Business Toolbox Shazila Mohammed - Grandstand Media, Sr Director…
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Industry Sessions: Choosing Wellness in the 21st Century
The ups and downs of music industry careers can be hard on your well-being. Find balance and tools to support your physical, mental and financial wellness. Panelists: Charyn Harris - Moderator, Rachael Bronstein (Life's Jam), Chris Smith (Actors Fund), Mystic Originally Aired: September 30, 2021
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Industry Sessions: Getting in Sync: Music Supervision Panel
Great music helps movies ramp up the drama, TV tell stories, and ads sell products. Find out why music for picture, also known as sync, is more important to artist careers than ever. Panelists: Serona Elton - Moderator (The Mechanical Licensing Collective), Derek Pierce (Primary Wave), Kirt…
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Industry Sessions: Label Careers with Concord
Explore the world of a label! Learn about the details and people behind Concord Recorded Music and Craft Recordings record labels across multiple genres as we deep dive into Marketing, Estate Management, Label Services and more from a global leader in music. Panelists: Nurit Smith - Moderator...
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Industry Sessions: Tech Tools for Creative Careers
Give your creative career a makeover with brand new tech tools! Learn how to use current technology to develop, market, and monetize your content. Panelists: Mike Warner - Moderator (Work Hard Playlist Hard & Chartmetric), Chris Robley (CD Baby), Stacey Bedford (Bandzoogle), Chaz Jenkins...
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Industry Sessions: Music Marketing
Strengthen your brand with an in-depth look at marketing strategies that maximize the impact of everything from campaigns to roll-outs. Industry Experts: Dmitri Vietze - Moderator (Music Tectonics & Rock Paper Scissors), Madisyn Holland (Scoremore), Lorena Garcia Waheibi (Primary Wave), Andrew...
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Industry Sessions: For the Culture
The relationship between music and culture is inseparable. Music is a direct expression of a culture's collective and its parts. Join us for a discussion with industry leaders and taste-makers using their voices to tell the stories of their culture through music. Originally Aired: May 24, 2021
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Industry Sessions: Designing the Sound
It all starts with the music. Whether it's the lyrics that inspire us to communicate our emotions or the track that makes us want to move, music production is the foundation of the music industry. Join us as we discuss what goes into producing the perfect song. Originally Aired: June 10, 2021
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Industry Sessions: The Perfect Soundtrack
Curious to learn more about sync licensing and how music makes it onto film, TV, video games, and other forms of media? Originally Aired: May 27, 2021
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Industry Sessions: Behind the Festival 2
The festival experience is magical for both the artists and the fans. Watch our conversation with the experts who make it all happen as they share what goes on behind the scenes to produce some of your favorite festivals from booking to production and everything in between that makes the…
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Industry Sessions: The Artist Team w/Angel Haze
Listen our intimate discussion with rapper and singer Angel Haze, an artist who has forged a path to success despite being presented with unexpected challenges throughout her personal life. Writing music as a form of therapy, Angel began to build her career as a rapper/MC garnering recognition…
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Industry Sessions: Kidd Kenn
In partnership with Columbia College, we bring you an intimate discussion with Chicago-based Island Records artist Kidd Kenn as we explore "The Art of Authenticity." Kidd Kenn and his publicist, Cheyenne Beam discuss the importance of inclusivity, advocacy, and creating your own lane with...
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Industry Sessions: Now Streaming
There’s no doubt that streaming has transformed the dynamic of the music industry and is at the forefront of marketing and monetizing music. In this week’s Industry Sessions panel, “Now Streaming,” our industry experts from Beatport and Pandora along with guest artist, Kid Daytona, bring us the...
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Industry Sessions: The Next Wave of Social Media
What's next for social media as its role in music marketing continues to rise. Hear from top social media strategists about predictions, trends, and technology to tell your story in 2021 and beyond. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Todd Triplett (TikTok), Murdoc Hardy...
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Industry Sessions: Know Your Music Rights
Music rights is something we all want to get down. Join us for easy-to-use advice with reps from the leading organizations on knowing your music rights and how to put them into action! Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Loretta Gadson (BMI), Dae Bogan (The MLC)…
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Industry Sessions: Wellness in Music
The music industry is a space of uncertainty now more than ever. In this current climate and beyond, it is important to practice habits that aid in the management of stress and maintain wellness. Listen to our panel discussion with wellness and entertainment industry professionals sharing tips…
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Industry Sessions: State of Streaming
Let’s explore the world of streaming. Hear from the professionals from major platforms about the state of streaming, careers that drive the industry, and how artists monetize their music using the platforms. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Landon Hornbeck (Ingrooves),...
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Industry Sessions: The World of A&R with Concord
A&R is focused on music and artists. From scouting talent and artist development, to creative input and liaising with labels, hear from the gatekeepers and tastemakers across genres at Concord. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Pablo Ahogado - Director, A&R (Concord),...
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Industry Sessions: Music Supervision 2
Music supervisors combine music and visuals to provoke the desired emotions for movies, TV, commercials, and video games. Go behind-the-scenes into scoring visual media. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Angela Asistio (Music & Strategy), Joel C. High (Creative Control...
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Industry Sessions: By Request - The DJ Life
DJs influence the musical world from setting an entire mood to introducing new music to culture. Take a step behind the booth to explore the craftsmanship and control of the DJ. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), DJ Domo, DJ Omega, DJ Sundance Originally Aired: November...
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Industry Sessions: Art of Performance
This panel explores on-stage skills with performance experts including preparation, storytelling, audience engagement, communicating through performance, and developing the confidence to shine. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Antonique Smith - Singer/Actress, Stacy...
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Industry Sessions: The Evolution of Touring
Touring is essential to the music industry. Learn about the key players, the landscape, as well as career pathways and opportunities as we all anticipate returning to the magic of live music. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Ina Jacobs - Global Touring (CAA), Nicole...
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Industry Sessions: Numbers Talk - Analytics in Music
Numbers don’t lie, which makes them great for insights to reach your followers and fans. In this session, experts will share how to use technology and data to follow trends and grow your audience. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Kristin Juel (Juel Concepts), Julien...
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Industry Sessions: The Creative Process - Dream Team
Delve into the guiding forces and creative relationships behind sounds that define musical moments. Learn about the roles of a sonic dream team spanning artists, writers, producers, and engineers who impact our culture. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Ali Prawl...
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Industry Sessions: The Creative Process - Womxn Forward
In a culture of women’s empowerment and with a desire to create equity that benefits everyone, we would like to explore the challenges and opportunities in the music industry that will allow for a more inclusive music industry. Our panelists today will share their thoughts and experiences with…
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Industry Sessions: The Creative Process
Artists discuss their creative process and journey, as well as share insights on personal perspectives and techniques on songwriting, instrumentation, individual roles in the band, working together as creative collaborators, and their pathways to success in the music industry. Industry Experts:...
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Music Forward inspires ambition and creates momentum to redefine what’s possible for the young people and the industry we serve. We set the stage for success by providing panels, workshops, and showcases to inspire the next generation of music industry leaders, innovators, and artists.
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