Harmony-heavy folk-rock band The Crane Wives will give a special artist keynote on Tuesday, April 14, and perform a concert that evening.
Music Industry Summit
April 13-15, 2027
Music Industry Summit
Premier Music Industry Conference in the Midwest
Each year, the Ohio University Music Industry Summit features an exclusive gathering of prominent artists and music industry leaders for informative panels and compelling interviews, as well as networking and learning opportunities, performances, and more for registrants.
Now in its ninth year, the Music Industry Summit has become a prominent event for the industry, regularly hosting top tier talent and giving attendees exceptional access and insights.
The Summit is open to both students and professionals, with both in-person and virtual options. Details for the 2027 Summit are forthcoming; save the date for April 13-15, 2027.
Featured Artists
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Blood Orange
Singer, songwriter, producer, and composer Blood Orange (Dev Hynes) will sit down for an artist keynote on Wednesday, April 15.
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Lucius
Known for their engaging live performances and spell-binding harmonies, indie-pop band Lucius will be our closing artist keynote session on Thursday, April 16. They will perform the Closing Night Concert that evening with a full band.
The 2026 Lineup
Get to know the esteemed lineup of artists and speakers who you will hear from at the 2026 Music Industry Summit.
Beyond the Main Stage
Some of our signature programming happens in more intimate settings. On April 15 and 16, join mentoring roundtables led by industry professionals and small-group breakout sessions. Check the full schedule for other special opportunities!
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Mentoring RoundtablesThe Music Industry Summit will offer small group mentoring roundtables on Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16. Mentees will have the opportunity to engage in roundtable coaching and discussion with a diverse collection of industry leaders from a variety of sectors. Advance registration required to participate.
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Breakout SessionsAn incredible lineup of exclusive breakout sessions will be offered Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16. These sessions will give attendees expert insights and hands-on experience in a variety of topics from songwriting and artist tools to soldering and cable making, and much more! First come, first served until room capacity is hit.
Can't Miss Evening Events
The Summit doesn’t end after hours. See what’s in store for the evenings!
The Launchpad Podcast
On-Demand Sessions
Conversations from the past four Summits are available for on-demand viewing. Relive hearing from these inspiring artists and industry leaders like Killer Mike, Derek Ali, FINNEAS, Ken Ehrlich, Noelle Scaggs, Maggie Phillips, Chris Messina, and many more! A wide range of topics have been covered from web3 and AI to social media strategies to music supervision, and much, much more! A few highlights are below or, if you can't get enough, take a look at all of the sessions.
Earl Sweatshirt Artist Keynote
Music journalist Marcus J. Moore hosts a keynote conversation with hip hop icon Earl Sweatshirt at the 2024 Music Industry Summit.
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Past Artists and Speakers
Here are just a few of our incredible past guests. To see all former artists and speakers, take a look at each of the past events for the full lineup.
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Learn more about our programs
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Media Arts ProductionThis major focuses on building the next generation of creative professionals for digital cinema and audio and video storytelling. Students can explore short- and long-form narrative storytelling in digital cinema, episodic video content development, and more.
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Music Production and Recording IndustryExplore and develop skills across production and business areas of the music industry. Students can choose from two major tracts: technical/artistic skills in audio recording and music production and entrepreneurial and creative careers within music business.
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EntrepreneurshipDeveloping your entrepreneurial mindset and skills will prepare you to be your own boss, start and lead a social venture, or be an innovator and change-maker inside of an established organization.