Panel (LDN)

Innovation session day 2

Innvation takes many forms. Tech gets a lot of attention, but seeing others working smarter can sparks your own ideas. This year we’re giving 45 minutes to people innovating in interesting ways.

Making money in Europe

European touring has become more complicated since Brexit, but there is money to be made! James guides an expert panel through the best (and worst) ways to make money on the continent.

Whose responsibility is it to save grassroots music venues?

Its widely accepted that the boom at the top end of the concert market is driving overall growth in the sector, but the grassroots venues are closing regularly and struggling to make ends meet. The grassroots venues don’t only give artists opportunities, they provide jobs for sound engineers, bookers, promoters and more. Live music is an ecosystem, so whose job is it to support the grassroots?

Driving demand while building long term success

Live has established itself as the best way to build an audience, grow revenue and build a career. How do you manage the demands and expectations of fans – and artists – on the way up? And how do you build a sustainable live music income stream?

Innovation session day 1

Innovation takes many forms. Tech gets a lot of attention, but seeing others working smarter can sparks your own ideas. This year we’re giving 45 minutes to people innovating in interesting ways.

Fit for purpose? Artist and songwriter investment in 2024

We hear often how streaming has changed the recorded music landscape, and how quickly things have changed, we also hear stories of labels behaving badly. Are the deals we offer artists and writers fit for purpose now? What can artists do to take control of their careers? And how can we invest in them effectively?

Growing your own super fans

There is a lot of talk about monetising super fans, and how to find them. There’s no conversation about growing consistent, loyal fans who can sustain artists through the chllenges of the modern music industry. Can you grow super fans? Experts from music and gaming share some of the things that are working to build lasting loyalty.

Misogyny in music – is anything changing?

Parliament called the industry together for a conversation about misogyny in music, and lots of insights were shared. Has the industry changed in any meaningful way? And what can we do to ensure a healthier, more inclusive industry going forward?

Innovation Showcase Live

Innvation takes many forms. Tech gets a lot of attention, but seeing others working smarter can sparks your own ideas. This year we’re giving 45 minutes to people innovating in interesting ways.