Streaming has become the dominant revenue driver in the music business in many major markets with continued growth expected. This keynote panel will dive into these global opportunities and discuss what the industry is doing to get more people streaming worldwide including: adapting to the shifting meaning of “world” music; niche markets; mix culture; the proliferation of connected devices; and emerging voice technology.
Rights management remains one of the most crucial, but also most complex topics, for the global music industry. Despite the millions that have been spent on a variety of standards initiatives, the pressure for greater transparency and accountability continues to grow. At the same time, collecting societies are facing new entrants into the marketplace and are therefore having to find new ways to stay as relevant as possible. This panel will aim to tackle:
What are the latest initiatives to improve rights management across the international music business?
What role, if any, is there for new technologies like blockchain?
How are collecting societies responding to the demands of the new, more competitive environment?
In both the EU and US, there are various legislative issues being discussed that will affect the publishing community. In the EU, a complete overhaul of the system was proposed, including "Copyright In The Digital Singles Market" which is examining safe harbor and exceptions for derivative works. In the US, Rep. Sensenbrenner recently introduced the “Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act”, which would have a material effect on the current music business. A panel of experts and policymakers will weigh in on the legislation and provide background.
AI is becoming an increasingly important tool for the modern day music business in improving music recommendation and aiding marketing campaigns. On the other hand, the role of AI in music composition is less developed, all while being potentially even more significant and more controversial. Therefore, this panel will discuss:
Will AI begin to put some composers and production music libraries out of a job?
Will we see AI start to populate Spotify’s mood playlists?
How do copyright laws need to adapt to keep up with the new possibilities of working with AI in music creation? Are AI generated songs based on producer’s new derivative works?
New ideas and innovation aid the music industry’s combative efforts against the adverse conditions it’s been presented with throughout history. Embracing startups and new technology is the new norm to the drive positive change in the business. As Day 1 of NY:LON concludes, join us for Part 1 of ‘Innovation’ where experts on the topic will present the latest trends and updates in the music startup-osphere. This panel will set the scene for two startup showcases set to act as the finale of NY:LON on Day 2.
From alternative business and funding models to next generation analytics, transparency and quick pivots into underserved markets — the definition and dividing lines between a “record company”, “publisher” or “artist manager” are perpetually evolving and blurring. This session will discuss these changing roles and how the economics of streaming and new technology has impacted them.
NY:LON will conclude with a very special selection of some of the most relevant and interesting music related startups that have the music business buzzing. Join us as this finale will further underscore the importance of innovation in the future health of the industry.
The currently confirmed lineup is as follows:
Marcus Cobb, CEO, Jammber
Chris Cox, Co-Founder & CTO, MyMelo
Ryan Star Kulchinsky, Co-Founder, Stationhead
Andreas Mahringer, Co-Founder & CEO, Record Bird
Tom Nield, Co-Founder, Landmrk
Rahul Rumalla, CTO, Paperchain
Jesper Skibsby, CEO & Founder, WARM
Sony Theakanath, Co-Founder & CEO Asaii
