Rising country-folk artist Charles Wesley Godwin.
Music Industry Summit
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.
The Summit is open to both students and professionals, with both in-person and virtual options.
Save the Date: April 14-16, 2026
My Morning Jacket • April 17, 2025
OHIO Live and the Music Industry Summit will host a standalone event with My Morning Jacket on Thursday, April 17. Join us for a special conversation with the band during the day (free livestream available) and their concert that evening.
Featured Artists
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S.G. Goodman
Renowned Kentucky-born singer-songwriter known for her Americana-infused music, drawing on folk and country rock traditions.
Our Lineup
Get to know the esteemed lineup of artists and speakers who participated in the 2025 Music Industry Summit.
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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Support this outstanding educational opportunity for aspiring music industry professionals by making a monetary donation of any amount. The Summit aims to provide a quality educational opportunity to anyone, regardless of resources, for free or low cost.
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.