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2024 Schedule
April 8-10, 2024
2024 Schedule
Below is the schedule for the 2024 Music Industry Summit. All day programming will take place in person in the Baker Center Ballroom, unless otherwise noted. Evening events will be held in various locations. Registration for the day programming is free and open to anyone. Evening events require either a separate RSVP or ticket purchase.
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Monday, April 8
8:00 p.m. • An Evening with Bully (solo) and Craig Finn at Stuart's Opera House
52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764
Kick off the OHIO Music Industry Summit with performances by two indie rock veterans at the historic Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio. Tickets start at $25 and up. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Stuart's Opera House's arts education programs.
Tuesday, April 9
9:00 a.m. • Doors Open to the Baker Center Ballroom
9:30-9:50 a.m. • Opening Performance by Ambar Lucid
10:00-10:50 a.m. • Artist Interview: Ambar Lucid
Rising artist Ambar Lucid in conversation with Maria Gironas of Cool Sh*t, Cool People.
11:05-11:55 a.m. • Featured Music Supervision Session: Mary Jo Braun. Presented by Guild of Music Supervisors
Mary Jo Braun, VP of Music Clearance at Paramount in conversation with Rachael LaCava. The session will focus on the process of music placement for feature films and television shows, as well as how music is sourced for licensing.
12:10-12:40 p.m. • Mentoring Roundtable Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
Mentoring roundtable sessions require advanced registration. See app for details. Not available for virtual attendees.
12:10-12:40 p.m. • The Essentials: Everything You Want to Know About Surviving & Thriving in the Music Industry
Baker Center Theater
Jay Gilbert, Host of Your Morning Coffee Podcast, hosts an interactive session on navigating the music industry. Not available for virtual attendees.
12:55-1:50 p.m. • The Power of Publicity: Rebecca Shapiro of Shorefire Media
Featured interview with leading publicist Rebecca Shapiro of Shorefire Media. Learn about the role of publicity in the music industry ecosystem, as well as how the narrative of artists is told in an ever-changing media landscape. Moderated by LJ Malberg, CEO of CoMuse.
2:05-3:05 p.m. • Engaging Fans: Music Distribution and Discovery
Mike Joseph of The Orchard, Miriam O'Shea of YouTube Music, and Dre Slater of Digilogue discuss how artists can build their fan communities and develop strategies for music discovery in the modern attention economy.
3:20-4:35 p.m. • Artist Keynote Session: Earl Sweatshirt
Music journalist Marcus J. Moore hosts a keynote conversation with hip hop icon Earl Sweatshirt. Full bio
5:00-6:15 p.m. • Breakout Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
Nine breakout sessions will be hosted during this time. These will be available on a first come, first seated basis. Please see the app for more information. Not available for virtual attendees.
- The Songwriting Process | Led by acclaimed artist Craig Finn and Summit Director Josh Antonuccio
- The Art of Hip Hop: Producing Beats | Led by Producer and Hip Hop Educator J Rawls.
- Understanding the Live Event Industry, Presented by NPi Audio Visual Solutions | Led by reps from NPi (Ted Van Hyning, Mason Nozik, Andrew Wright) and Empirical Production Group's Anne Kallevig
- AI Music Production: The New Tools of Creativity, Presented by BandLab Technologies | Led by Kevin Breuner, Head of Artist Development & Education at BandLab Technologies
- Building An Influencer Campaign | Led by Maria Gironas, Founder of Cool Sh*t, Cool People
- Booking Agents: Navigating the Ecosystem of Touring & Booking Shows | Led by Andrew Morgan, Booking Agent at Wasserman Music, and Tim Peacock, Artistic Director at Stuart's Opera House
- The Power & Process of Music Supervision, Presented by Guild of Music Supervisors | Led by Rachael LaCava, Music Supervisor
- The Power of Community in the Music Industry, Presented by The Digilogue | Led by Dre Slater, Head of Artist Discovery at The Digilogue
- How to Pitch Your Song to Anyone, Presented by Myxt | Led by Chris Wetherll, Co-Founder/CEO of Myxt
8:00-10:00 p.m. • Opening Night Party at Stuart's Opera House, Sponsored by 10K Humans
Featuring DJ set J Rawls | 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764
10K Humans presents the Opening Night Party for the 6th annual Music Industry Summit at Stuart's Opera House on Tuesday, April 9, 8-10 PM! Summit registrants and the general public are invited to join for a fun evening featuring a DJ set by J Rawls. This is a FREE event but registration is required. 18 and up event; attendees 21+ will receive 2 drink tickets.
Wednesday, April 10
9:00 a.m. • Doors Open to the Baker Center Ballroom
9:10-9:40 a.m. • Opening Performance by Brothertiger
9:40-10:35 a.m. • Music Licensing in the Gaming Industry: The Expanding Frontier for Music Placement and Artist Discovery in Gaming
Deborah Mannis Gardener of Rock Star Games, Angela Ramos of Meta, and Alex Malcolm of Warner Music Group discuss the process of selecting music for video games and the growing opportunities in licensing music in the gaming and interactive industries.
10:50 a.m.-11:40 a.m. • The Power of Analytics: Nurturing Fan Communities and Discovering Listeners
Britnee Foreman of Exceleration Music, Sarah Kloboves of Chartmetric, and Kevin Rutherford of Billboard discuss how data can empower artists and the various tools available to help them leverage this information.
12:05-12:35 p.m. • Mentoring Roundtable Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
Mentoring roundtable sessions require advanced registration. Not available for virtual attendees.
12:05-12:35 p.m. • The Essentials: Everything You Want to Know About Surviving & Thriving in the Music Industry
Baker Center Theater
Jay Gilbert, Host of Your Morning Coffee Podcast, hosts an interactive session on navigating the music industry. Not available for virtual attendees.
12:55-1:45 p.m. • Breaking In/Breaking Out: Charting a Course Into the Music Industry
How does one actually find and sustain a career in the music industry? What are best ways to connect your passions to pathways? Join this alumni panel as they share their journeys of pursuing careers in music. Moderated by Faith Galloway of Bauer Entertainment Marketing, the panel features Macy Gilbert, Artist Manager at Grandview Music, Cameryn Connor of the Mechanical Licensing Collective, and Universal Music artist Jaron Takach.
2:00-2:50 p.m. • How Empowering Artists Fuels One of the Fastest Growing Companies in America
Songfinch CEO John Williamson discusses the pathways of entrepreneurship in the music industry with Paul Benedict of the Center for Entrepreneurship.
3:10-4:25 p.m. • Artist Keynote Session: Jason Isbell
Music journalist Matt Hendrickson hosts an exclusive conversation with Grammy-award winning Jason Isbell. Full bio
4:45-6:00 p.m. • Breakout Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
Eight breakout sessions will be hosted during this time. These will be available on a first come, first seated basis. Please see the app for more information. Not available for virtual attendees.
- Music Technology Masterclass: Building a World of Music with Synths, Presented by Roland | Led by artist Brothertiger
- How to Get Your Music Set Up for the Charts | Led by Kevin Rutherford, Sr. Charts/Data Analyst at Billboard
- The Essentials of Mastering Music | Led by Dave Polster, Sr. Mastering Engineer & Operations Manager at Well Made Music
- The Growing World of Immersive Fan Experiences | Led by David De Cristofaro- Coachella, The Sphere
- Understanding the Business of Commercial Radio, Presented by iHeart Media | Led by Jon Zellner, President of Programming Operations and Digital Music
- Streaming Money for Songwriters. What is the MLC and Why it Matters, Presented by Mechanical Licensing Collective | Led by Cameryn Conner, Rights Management Associate at MLC
- Leverage the Power of Emotional Intelligence At Work Using Your Core Values | Led by LJ Malberg, CEO of CoMuse
- Making the Song: Recording Techniques for Artists and Producers, Presented by Shure | Led by Yuri Lysoivanov, Market Development Specialist at Shure
6:15-7:45 p.m. • MIS Happy Hour, Presented by StewMac
StewMac
StewMac opens their doors to host a special Happy Hour + Jam Session for Summit attendees before the Jason Isbell show. Hosted in their historical building, StewMac is the leading global tool expert on how to Make Guitars Better! FREE to attend but RSVP is required for those 18+. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Parking is first come first serve.
8:00-10:30 p.m. • Jason Isbell Closing Night Concert (Sold Out)
Memorial Auditorium
Jason Isbell will perform a special closing night concert to wrap up the 2024 Music Industry Summit. Opening performance by Peter One.
9:00p.m.-12:30 a.m. • Official After Party, Presented by Midnight Music
The Union Bar Athens
Midnight Music will host the Official Summit After Party at The Union Bar. Featuring performances by local artists: Loljack, Vonoski, Weongo, Cano & J Tolb, and Auburn Hill. Doors open at 9PM. $8 cover at the door; open to anyone 18 and up!
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Register
Haven't yet registered for the Summit? Registration is open to anyone (students and professionals) for no cost. Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available. Please note: Some programming is unavailable for virtual registrants.
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Bully & Craig Finn Show
Kick off the OHIO Music Industry Summit with performances by two indie rock veterans at the historic Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio. Tickets start at $25 and up. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Stuart's Opera House's arts education programs.
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Opening Night Party
04.09.24 • 8-10 p.m.
Stuart's Opera HouseJoin 10K Humans for the Opening Night Party at Stuart's Opera House. Summit registrants and the general public are invited to join for this FREE networking opportunity with a DJ sets by J Rawls. Registrants 21+ will receive 2 complimentary drink tickets. Must be 18+ to register. Registration is required.
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StewMac Happy Hour + Jam Session
04.10.24 • 6:15-7:45p.m.
StewMac opens their doors to host a special Happy Hour + Jam Session for Summit attendees before the Jason Isbell show. Hosted in their historical building, StewMac is the leading global tool expert on how to Make Guitars Better! FREE to attend but RSVP is required for those 18+. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Parking is first come first serve.
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