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Music Industry Summit
April 14-16, 2026
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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 eighth 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. 

 

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April 14-16, 2026

The Summit is designed for both students and professionals. Online registration for in-person attendance is now closed. You can still register on-site next week outside of Baker Center Ballroom on the 4th Floor. Arrive early to register. Registration is free for college and high school students at any institution, faculty/staff at any educational institution, and Ohio University alumni. The fee for all other Industry Professionals is $150 for the entire three-day conference. 

A free virtual option is also available to view main stage programming livestreams. Virtual registration remains open.

Some programming may require an additional RSVP/registration. All concerts held in Memorial Auditorium require tickets; concert tickets are not included in any registration type.

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Featured Artists

  • The Crane Wives

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    Harmony-heavy folk-rock band The Crane Wives will give a special artist keynote on Tuesday, April 14, and perform a concert that evening.

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  • Blood Orange

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    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

    Members of 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.

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The 2026 Lineup

Get to know the esteemed lineup of artists and speakers who you will hear from at the 2026 Music Industry Summit.

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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!

Can't Miss Evening Events

The Summit doesn’t end after hours. See what’s in store for the evenings!

The Launchpad Podcast

Check out The Launchpad, our artist discovery podcast. OHIO MFA student David Oyuke has hosted two seasons at the Music Industry Summit with on-site interviews to get to know emerging artists. Each podcast episode is around 15 minutes so add this playlist to your queue to get to know this great lineup of the next big acts! Are you an artist/band and want a chance to be featured? Submit your application!

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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.

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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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