Music has become complacent on its pop-culture throne. It increasingly vies for attention and cultural capital with apps, gaming and tv platforms. Dom Hodge from screen-free kids audio player Yoto talks about why we should nurture the next generation of music fans, before it’s too late!
Representation and visibility are more than just a numbers game. If there is not diversity across the entire industry, then we are not able to drive genuine equal opportunities.
In this session, music researcher and DEI specialist, Sania Haq, will host a conversation with Charisse Beaumont, Chief Executive of Black Lives in Music (BLiM). The session will look at systemic barriers in music for Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse individuals, as identified by BLiM’s research, along with how far we have come since the social reckoning of 2020, and critical improvements we still need to make.
In a wide ranging discussion, Jess talks about global marketing trends, the role of hyper local, overcoming algorithms, balancing data science with creativity, helping artists cross borders and much more, in conversation with Chris Carey.
Talent is at the centre of the music industry, and how talent is invested in, remunerated and valued over time is changing. The balance between new music and old is changing dramatically. How do we invest in future talent?
Things are back to normal, but a lot has changed. Working from home changes the workplace dynamic, fans are coming back but some are hesitant. Work can be busier than ever.
But everything can feel a bit harder than it has been. There are gigs every night, friends to see. Socialising can take a heavier toll. We need to find a balance.
This panel will share their experiences of post pandemic work and how they are adjusting to the new normal, with plenty of time for Q+A.
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Data and creativity are uncomfortable bedfellows, but can they be combined to unearth potential?
The metaverse is a part of the future, but how big a role will it play, and for whom? Where is the opportunity? And is it just a dot com boom repeating itself?
Dance music has had a very challenging time during the pandemic. Silvia takes us through the recovery so far, and what to expect next.
Opinium share the hot off the press insights in to UK music fan behaviours.
