May 15, 2024 (Nashville, TN) – The Music Biz 2024 conference is in full swing, completing its second day of programming on May 14th. Day Two featured the Music Biz Brunch, which included an address from Music Business Association President Portia Sabin, remarks from Tennessee State Representative Gloria Johnson, and performances by emerging Warner Music Group artists Avery Anna, Tyler Halverson, and Cassandra Lewis. Tuesday’s agenda also included the Sync Summit track and the “What’s Happening In Washington: A Music Policy Outlook” panel featuring executives from DiMA, NMPA, RIAA, The Recording Academy, and Public Knowledge among many other tracks and panels.
Full-size images from Day Two are available here, with photo credit going to Jason Mallory, Event Coverage Nashville.
Music Biz 2024 will continue today with the Metadata Summit, including keynotes “Collaboration on a Global Scale: Metadata Solutions to Increase Efficiency Worldwide” with Kim Beauchamp of Universal Music Group and “Keynote Conversation With Meng Ru Kuok, BandLab.” Today’s panels will also feature top experts from TikTok, Vydia, Hopeless Records, The Black Opry, SoundCloud, and more. Finally, Wednesday evening will wrap up with the Bizzy Awards dinner and award ceremony.
Tracks for Day Three will include Artificial Intelligence, Concrete Results; Glocals Only: Music Marketing for a Borderless World; The Greatest Good: Social Impact Is Good for Business; Let’s Talk Physical; Streaming 2.0: Advancing Music Discovery, Delivery & Dollars; and Music Security Summit: Tackling Fraud in All Forms.
Here is a recap of Day Two’s events:
What’s Happening in Washington: A Music Policy Outlook Panel
As issues like AI and ticketing reform affect the modern music industry, Graham Davies from DiMA, Chris Barkley from the NMPA, Morna Willens from the RIAA, Michael Lewan from The Recording Academy, Erin McAnally from SONA, and Meredith Rose from Public Knowledge sat down for the “What’s Happening in Washington” panel to discuss current legislation, the policy landscape, prospects of new legal action, and what it all means for our future.
Music Biz Brunch: Keynote Address from Portia Sabin
During the 2024 Music Biz Brunch, Music Business Association President Portia Sabin delivered her annual President’s Address and announced the dates for Music Biz 2025 in Atlanta — May 12-15 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel. The full text of Sabin’s speech is available here.
Mental Health Fund Recognition
Sabin also recognized Naomi Fabricant of SCARS Foundation and Tatum Allsep of the Mental Health Alliance for their contribution in jumpstarting the Music Biz Mental Health Fund. The fund has grown to $355,000 and has served more than 500 music industry professionals with 5,426 outpatient counseling and psychiatry visits. Pictured are (l to r) Allsep, Sabin, Fabricant, and Laura Flagler Crowell (Music Health Alliance).
Avery Anna Performance
Warner Music Nashville artist Avery Anna stunned attendees during her Music Biz 2024 Brunch performance!
Al Andrews Receiving Inspiration Award
Sabin and Warner Music Group presented Porter’s Call Founder Al Andrews with the 2024 Inspiration Award for his continued dedication to providing community, support, and mental health services to artists and their families.
Gloria Johnson Remarks
Tennessee State Representative Gloria Johnson and Lucille Wenegiame of Headcount closed out the Music Biz 2024 Brunch discussing the impact of voting and the importance of influencing others to vote. The recording of Gloria Johnson’s speech can be viewed and downloaded here.
Olga LaBelle Sustainability Presentation
Olga LaBelle, VP, Head of ESG at Warner Music Group, spoke on Sustainability in Touring during the Music Biz Brunch. The Brunch was sponsored by Warner Music Group.
Keynote Conversation: The Enduring Value of Songs — Leveraging Technology to Drive Growth for Songwriters and Publishers
Kobalt CEO Laurent Hubert sat down with the CEO & Founder of Sound Royalties, Alex Heiche, to discuss the streaming revolution and how songwriters can leverage technology for growth during the opening keynote conversation for the Music & Money track.
About Music Biz 2024
Music Biz 2024 is taking place May 13-16, 2024 at the JW Marriott Nashville. This marks the 10th year the Music Business Association has hosted its flagship four-day conference in Nashville, bringing together more than 2,100 global music professionals for industry-defining conversations and connections to help shape the future of the music business and best serve the needs of all music professionals. This year’s event marks the debut of all-new summits on timely topics for the industry, including Artificial Intelligence; Concrete Results: Music’s Next Uncharted Frontier; Glocals Only: Music Marketing for a Borderless World; The Greatest Good: Social Impact Is Good for Business; and Changing the Game: Music & Gaming’s Unique Synergies. These join new editions of attendee-favorite programs such as the #NEXTGEN_NOW young professionals summit, Let’s Talk Physical, Music & Money, and the 13th annual Metadata Summit. Visit musicbiz2024.com for an up-to-date conference agenda, event registration & lodging information, and more.
About The Music Business Association
The Music Business Association is a not-for-profit membership organization that advances, promotes, and invests in the future of the music business by providing a trusted forum where ideas and cooperation flourish. Through events, education, and engagement, the Association brings together the full breadth of the industry for unparalleled access to networking, resources, and thought leadership.