Streaming fraud is big business, and stopping it can be very costly, as is not addressing it. Morgan Hayduk, leading expert on streaming fraud prevention, joins AIM COO Gee Davy to discuss how big a problem streaming fraud is for independent artists and what Beatdapp plan to do about it.
Working in music is a privelidge, but it isn’t easy. What can we do to help each other develop, grow and thrive? Entreprenur and innovator Ben joins FastForward favourite Sania Haq to take us through his work behind the scenes that has helped many, and shares how we can inspire others too.
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.
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?
Former global insight director at Universal, Chris takes you through the key numbers in recorded music.
While the big shows draw all the attention and all the headlines there are a lot of challenges facing the grassroots sector, ranging from increased rent and energy costs to noise complaints and late ticket buying. Clara takes us through the key trends.
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.
We are increasingly talking about artist mental health, and staying healthy on the road. How can we ensure this is true for everyone in the touring family, not just the headline artist?
It has been a bumper year for stadium gigs, with fans rushing back and top tier talent commanding very high prices. However, at the grassroots level there is a lot of pressure on venues and the middle market has not seen the same boost in demand that the top shows have. Meanwhile, music is becoming more global and the UK recorded music sector is having a harder time breaking new talent. Is the live music industry doing enough? And can we be sure there are UK headliners for the future?
