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Every City is a Music City!

Especially you, Cleveland – That’s why we’re bringing our Roadshow to you in 2025!

The Music Business Association creates the rooms where important conversations about the future of our industry are held. Not everyone can make it to the Annual Music Biz Conference, so we bring these rooms to YOU through our Music Biz Roadshow! These events bring elements of our popular  Annual Conference to cities where music and entrepreneurship are thriving to connect our members with local artists & music executives. Our high-level panels and fireside chats will educate communities on today’s music ecosystem, followed with a cocktail mixer to build new relationships among players in the global music industry!

5 PM ET

Doors Open

5:30 PM ET

Presentation by Open On Sunday

Open On Sunday was formed as a way for musical artists of all genres and catalog sizes to get cash when and how they need it. Today we are building the fastest, most flexible digital platform for unlocking your music catalog's wealth . . . even on Sundays.

Presenter: 

Marc Thompson, Director of Communications 

Malcolm Thompson, President & Co-Founder

5:45 PM ET

Where's My Money? (And How Do I Get It?)

Did you know that when you write a song, record a song, and release a song, different rights are created and royalties are tied to those rights automatically? Our expert panel will explore the various types of rights and royalties - mechanical, performance, etc. - and explain where to find what you're owed. Learn how to effectively track your earnings, understand your rights, and maximize your income from your music. Bring your questions and let’s unlock the mysteries of making music!

Moderator: 

Portia Sabin, President, Music Business Association

Speakers:

Malcolm Thompson, President & Co-Founder,  Open On Sunday

Kayla Ott, Senior Director of Marketing, MLC

6:30 PM ET

Presentation by Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC)

SHOW ME THE MONEY! How To Get Paid When Your Music is Streamed

Are you tapping into all the royalty dollars that music streaming entitles you to? When your music is streamed on digital platforms, multiple types of royalties are generated & paid to creators. Join us for a presentation by the MLC, which will break down the digital music landscape today, explaining the different rights involved and the royalties due to creators of both musical works & sound recordings. This is your chance to ensure you're not leaving money on the table!

Presenter: 

Kayla Ott, Senior Director of Marketing, MLC

7:15 PM ET

Your Music, Your Team: Team-Building for Artists

What are the various roles artists need to play today, and when is it time to involve other people? Learn how and when to build the right team to support and grow your career as an artist, what you should do yourself, and what you need to be aware of so that you control your own business.

Moderator: 

Portia Sabin, President, Music Business Association

Speakers:

Erik Pettie, Head of Artist Services & Partnerships, mTheory

David Spero, Artist Manager, David Spero

Brittany Benton, Owner, Brittany’s Record Shop

7:45 PM ET

Cocktail Mixer & Networking

Grab a drink to close out the program & mingle with the evening’s speakers, as well as your fellow artist attendees!