Music Forward: Industry Sessions

Music streaming keeps growing and growing which means more opportunities to engage with this part of the business than ever. What are the skills needed for streaming and tech careers? What goes on day to day for execs in this field?

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Did you know that all the songs you hear in your favorite TV shows and movies are carefully curated and licensed? Yep, it's a career path and we have the pros here to talk about what it entails and how you can get into this field.

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U.S. music publishing revenue grew 19% to $5.6B last year – which means there are more opportunities than ever to get into this sector of the business. Join these key players for an exciting chat about this thriving path.

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Music festivals are massive undertakings that require a ton of coordination, organization, and skills. Join us as we bring together key players in this space to talk about how these events come to be and how they are put on.

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Join these touring pros as they detail what goes into a tour on a daily basis. Where do you sleep? What are the schedules like? What are some responsibilities? We'll get real in this panel and answer all your burning questions about life on the road!

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Music venues are critical for live shows to take place. Duh, right? Well let's spotlight the professionals that basically "live" in them and hear about a show loads in and loads out.

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Join Rock Lititz for a look at how your favorite large-scale shows become a reality. Follow a show from napkin sketch to opening night, as events are designed, manufactured, routed, rehearsed, and prepped for the world’s largest tours. Hear about the importance of vendor relationships, the realties of both budget and timeline, and the best ways to collaborate for safe and successful run.

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Bing - Senior Producer, Production Glue/TAIT

David '5'1' Norman - Tour Manager | Tour Director | Tour Accountant, Tour Forensics

Rachel Pfennig Hales - Experience Manager, Rock Lititz

Sooner Rae Routhier - Founder/Designer, The Playground

Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual

Tour promoters are very hands on with everything from putting a tour on sale to helping execute the artist team vision for the live experience. Come learn about this popular career pathway and you may be surprised about what it takes to get there.

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In the music business, "marketing" is probably one of the hottest buzzwords. What do marketers even do and how does it apply to the many faces of music business careers?

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It's important for artists to have their brand and image together in order to engage with their fans – get more followers, sell merch, and get people out to their live shows. In this panel, we'll have key players come together to talk about the essentials for a promoting a successful artist brand.

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