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Agenda Announced for Music Biz 2015 on May 12-14 in Nashville ● Scott Borchetta, Martina McBride, The Doobie Brothers to be honored at Awards Luncheon ● Metadata Summit, Music Startup Academy, Entertainment & Technology Law Conference sessions to be held February 2, 2015 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) announced the preliminary schedule for its flagship Music Biz 2015 conference, the music industry’s premier event. This year, the conference will be held in Nashville for the first time in Association history on May 12-14 at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel. Bringing together key representatives from the commerce and content sectors – including retailers, record labels, artists, managers, startups, and more – Music Biz 2015 gives attendees a place to meet with trading partners, network with new companies, and learn about new trends and products impacting the music business. This year’s event will feature returning favorites such as the third annual Metadata Summit, the Music Startup Academy educational sessions, and the Entertainment and Technology Law Program as well as various Special Interest Town Halls, Genre-Based Meetups, Breakout Sessions, and Live Music Showcases. Music Biz will also honor Big Machine Label Group President and CEO Scott Borchetta with the Presidential Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement, Country superstar Martina McBride with the Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award, top-selling Rock band The Doobie Brothers with the Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement, and Waterloo Records & Video Inc. Owner and President John T. Kunz with the Independent Spirit Award. “We’re thrilled to bring Music Biz 2015 to Nashville for the first time in the event’s 56-year history and have crafted a far-reaching program that will appeal to attendees from all industry sectors,” said James Donio, President of Music Biz. “Whether you’re a major music executive or a student trying to break into the business, we’ve made sure that there’s something for everyone to expand their knowledge, make important new connections, and gain crucial insight into today’s trends. We can’t wait to welcome our attendees to Music City USA.” Highlights from the currently confirmed agenda are below. Registration is available now, with early bird discounts available until March 8. To see the full schedule or register for Music Biz 2015, visit www.musicbiz2015.com. ●
Metadata Summit
Tuesday, May 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join others who share your metadata concerns during our third annual Metadata Summit, sponsored by DDEX and Sony DADC. From the music datapocalypse to interoperability to highquality images, these conversations are sure to set the course for solutions to current metadata issues. ●
Music Startup Academy: Startups, Rights & Artists Tuesday, May 12, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Calling all startups, app developers, and music entrepreneurs: Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to break through the barriers of entry into the music biz. You’ll meet seasoned music business professionals, who will lead sessions on licensing, business development, music APIs, and more. Our popular ‘Elevator Pitch Shark Tank’ session will give you the chance to pitch their ideas to our biz dev experts.
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Breakfast & Business Session Wednesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Nashville Mayor Karl Dean welcomes Music Biz to Music City. With the highest concentration of music jobs in the country, Dean will discuss how he and the Music City Music Council work to attract and retain music industry professionals in Nashville. Music Biz President James Donio will take the stage to offer an update on Association initiatives. Board Chairman Fred Beteille of YouTube will announce the Scholarship Foundation Class of 2015 and welcome the 2015-2016 Board of Directors. Rounding out the morning, Donio will present the 2015 Independent Spirit Award to John Kunz, Owner and President of Austin’s iconic independent record store Waterloo Records & Video Inc. and an over 40-year music industry veteran.
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Metadata for Artists Wednesday, May 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Metadata. It’s often one of the main things standing between artists and a variety of new opportunities to make money. Join our panelists to discuss the essentials that artists need to know about metadata, in addition to more forward-thinking areas of how metadata will be a catalyst in building the products of the future.
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Awards Luncheon Thursday, May 14, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Each year, Music Biz honors some of the biggest stars in the music industry at the Awards Luncheon. This year, the prestigious Presidential Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement will go to Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of the Big Machine Label Group and a mentor on American Idol, who has helped his label’s first signee, Taylor Swift, score three straight millionplus-selling album debuts. Country superstar Martina McBride will then receive the Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award for her tireless efforts to end domestic violence, and topselling Rock band The Doobie Brothers will receive the Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement. Artist of the Year and Breakthrough Artist of the Year recipients will be announced shortly.
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Entertainment & Technology Law Conference Thursday, May 14, 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Entertainment & Technology Law Conference program will gather top legal minds from the entertainment and technology industries to discuss a variety of topics at the forefront of both
trades. Topics currently scheduled to be covered at Music Biz 2015 include “The Rules of the Road: An Examination of the Current State of Touring” and “Music’s Middle Class: An Endangered Species?” ●
Special Interest Town Halls ○ Artists, Management & Touring ○ Metrics & Sales Analysis ○ Music Business Educators ○ Record Store Day ○ Songwriters & Publishers
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Genre-Based Meetups ○ Gospel/Christian Music ○ Americana Music ○ Country Music ○ EDM About the Music Business Association The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is a membership organization that advances and promotes music commerce — a community committed to the full spectrum of monetization models in the industry. It provides common ground by offering thought leadership, resources and unparalleled networking opportunities, all geared to the specific needs of its membership. By leveraging the legacy of the former National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) and its hub for digital initiatives, digitalmusic.org, Music Biz brings a unique perspective and valuable insight into the trends and changes that innovation brings. Today, we put our collective experience to work across all delivery models: physical, digital, mobile and more. Music Biz and its members are committed to building the future of music commerce — together.
Music Biz 2015 Media Contacts Laurie Jakobsen, Jaybird Communications —
[email protected], 646.484.6764 Nicole Hennessey, Music Biz —
[email protected], 856.313.5532
