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Music Industry Summit
April 9-10, 2024
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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.

The Summit is open to both students and professionals at no cost, with both in-person and virtual options. 

 

 

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April 9-10, 2024

Mark your calendar for the 6th annual event: Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024, on OHIO's Athens Campus with a virtual option available. The 2024 lineup of artists and guests will be continue to be announced on an ongoing basis. Registration for the Summit is now open for free for anyone. 

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2024 Artist Announcement

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Jason Isbell

Four-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jason Isbell will give a featured artist keynote during the day programming on Wednesday, April 10. He will also perform our Closing Night Concert that evening at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. Learn More


On-Demand Sessions

Conversations from the past three Summits are available for on-demand viewing. Relive hearing from these inspiring artists and industry leaders like Run the Jewels, Derek Ali, Phoebe Bridgers, Saba, CAAMP, FINNEAS, Ken Ehrlich, Michelle Zauner, Noelle Scaggs, Maggie Phillips, Talib Kweli, mxmtoon, 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, follow the link below for more. 

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  • Talib Kweli Artist Keynote

    A keynote interview from 2023 with hip hop icon Talib Kweli in conversation with producer and educator Jason Rawls. This session explores Kweli's legendary career, the evolution of hip hop, diversifying income streams, activism, and much more

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  • Michelle Zauner Crying in H Mart Book Reading with Q&A

    Best New Artist Grammy-nominee and New York Times best-selling author Michelle Zauner, of Japanese Breakfast, reads from Crying in H Mart with an audience question and answer at the 2022 Summit. Moderated by Summit Director Josh Antonuccio.

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  • Running Run the Jewels

    Running Run The Jewels - Killer Mike, El-P, and managers Amaechi Uzoigwe and Will Bronson discuss the creative and business strategies behind one of music's most adventurous music duos at the 2021 virtual Summit. Moderated by Summit Director Josh Antonuccio. 

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  • CAAMP Artist Conversation

    Members of CAAMP join Newport Folk Festival Executive Producer Jay Sweet for an in-depth conversation on the story of their band, from their roots in the Athens/Columbus areas of Ohio to their breakout success at the 2022 Summit.

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  • Phoebe Bridgers Artist Keynote

    Phoebe Bridgers in conversation with NPR Music Tiny Desk Creator/Host Bob Boilen at the 2021 virtual Summit.

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  • Noelle Scaggs of Fitz & the Tantrums: Artist Keynote

    Elektra recording artist/Fitz & the Tantrums co-lead Noelle Scaggs discusses her career journey as a prominent artist and creator and will share about her newest initiative Diversify The Stage. In conversation with engineer and producer Ihlana Mumford at the 2022 Summit.

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  • mxmtoon Artist Keynote

    Rising indie pop sensation mxmtoon, in conversation with Chris Deville, Managing Editor of Stereogum at the 2023 Summit. In this interview, mxmtoon discusses the creation of her latest album, her meteoric rise through social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, and her experiences in the music industry as an emerging artist.

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  • Derek MixedbyAli Ali: Mixing Iconic Hop Hop Albums

    The Sound of the Ground-breaking: Top Dawg Entertainment mixing engineer Derek MixedbyAli. Ali talks about the art of mixing iconic hip hop albums. Moderated by Kendrick Lamar biographer Marcus J. Moore at the 2021 virtual Summit.

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  • Maggie Phillips Featured Music Supervisor

    Acclaimed music supervisor Maggie Phillips of Deep Cut Music in conversation Alex Malcolm, Manager of Global Music Sync at Warner Music Group, at the 2023 Summit. Maggie Phillips shares insights into her extensive supervision career and creative process, including work on some of the most unique and memorable soundtracks in film and television.

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  • Talib Kweli Artist Keynote
  • Michelle Zauner Crying in H Mart Book Reading with Q&A
  • Running Run the Jewels
  • CAAMP Artist Conversation
  • Phoebe Bridgers Artist Keynote
  • Noelle Scaggs of Fitz & the Tantrums: Artist Keynote
  • mxmtoon Artist Keynote
  • Derek MixedbyAli Ali: Mixing Iconic Hop Hop Albums
  • Maggie Phillips Featured Music Supervisor

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Past Artists and Speakers

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Run the Jewels

Running Run The Jewels - Killer Mike, El-P, and managers Amaechi Uzoigwe and Will Bronson discuss the creative and business strategies behind one of music's most adventerous music duos. Moderated by Josh Antonuccio. Watch Session

Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers

Keynote Artist Conversation: Phoebe Bridgers and NPR Music Tiny Desk Creator/Host Bob Boilen. Watch Session

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FINNEAS

Keynote Artist Conversation: FINNEAS and Grammys Producer Ken Ehrlich. Watch Session

St. Vincent

St. Vincent

Keynote Artist Conversation: St. Vincent and Grammys Producer Ken Ehrlich. Watch Session

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