Music Forward: Industry Sessions

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.

  1. 05/30/2024

    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 Operations, Exceleration Music Soy Kim - Creator Product Marketing, Music Promotion, Spotify Nina Nwofia - Account Director, Commercial Strategy, Nina Nwofia Theo Feldman - Artist Marketing Manager, TIDAL Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual

    44 min

  2. 05/23/2024

    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), Executive Director (Guild Of Music Supervisors) Nicole Sanzio - Founder/Executive Creative Producer, InDigi Music Rudy Chung - Music Creative Executive - Original Film, Netflix Katrina Frye - Associate Director of Education, Music Forward Foundation Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual

    44 min

  3. 05/16/2024

    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 Julia Pernicone - Director, Copyright, Downtown Music Publishing/Songtrust Kristin Robinson - Music Publishing Reporter, Billboard Serona Elton - Head of Educational Partnerships, The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual

    44 min

  4. 05/09/2024

    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 & Ev, Founders Entertainment Kaajal Patel - Integrated Marketing Manager - Creative Content, Goldenvoice Laura Clark - Director of Education, Music Forward Foundation Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual

    49 min

  5. 05/02/2024

    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 - Chief Strategy Officer (Shoobs), Founder (Measure of Music) Jim Digby - Co-founder / President, Event Safety Alliance & Show Makers Kayla Erhardt - Recording Artist/Mic Technician/Business Managemt, Coldplay Luis Mendoza Lua - VIP Tour Rep, VIP Nation Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual

    44 min

  6. 04/25/2024

    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, House of Blues Paul Mcguigan - Sr. Talent Buyer, Live Nation Laura Clark - Director of Education, Music Forward Foundation Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual

    49 min

  7. 04/18/2024

    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 realties of both budget and timeline, and the best ways to collaborate for safe and successful run. Speakers: Bing - Senior Producer, Production Glue/TAIT David '5'1' Norman - Tour Manager | Tour Director | Tour Accountant, Tour Forensics Rachel Pfennig Hales - Experience Manager, Rock Lititz Sooner Rae Routhier - Founder/Designer, The Playground Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual

    44 min

  8. 04/04/2024

    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 & Tour Director, Live Nation Eric Holt - Founder (The Lovenoise Group), Assistant Professor (Belmont University) Michael Schneider - VP, Content Acquisition & Partnerships, Veeps Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual

    43 min
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