The Midem conference, held in Cannes, France on June 5 through 8, gathered several thousand international music professionals for four days of panel discussions on many of the issues facing the industry today. Delegations from as far away as Africa and China attended with an eye (and ear) to reach key decision makers from record labels, publishing companies and live music executives. Artists showcased as well, with nightly concerts dedicated to music from Taiwan, China and the African continent. Between the croissants, these were some of the hot topics Midem attendees were talking about.
A Publishing Bubble?
With the recent acquisition of Emi Music Publishing by Sony/Atv, and Wall Street looking at publishing assets as a growth area ripe for investment, is the current climate actually a bubble? BMG CEO Hartwig Masuch cautions, “You can see some signs of it. I would be very careful right now.” According to recent financial projections,...
A Publishing Bubble?
With the recent acquisition of Emi Music Publishing by Sony/Atv, and Wall Street looking at publishing assets as a growth area ripe for investment, is the current climate actually a bubble? BMG CEO Hartwig Masuch cautions, “You can see some signs of it. I would be very careful right now.” According to recent financial projections,...
- 6/8/2018
- by Shirley Halperin
- Variety Film + TV
Every year, A2IM’s Indie Week presents a series of panels and workshops that are an invaluable seminar for the independent music industry, with legal, marketing, and music leaders from across multiple genres — and the week is capped by the Libera Awards, which is always a great show and a very fun time (we have fond memories of seeing the late great soul singer Charles Bradley perform there in 2015).
This year, the independent-music collective is pleased to announce Indie Week’s keynote speakers: Tamara Hrivnak, Facebook’s Head of Music Business Development and Partnerships, and veteran manager and label exec Kevin Liles, now CEO of 300 Entertainment.
This year’s Indie Week will take place June 18-21.
As head of Facebook’s Music Business Development and Partnerships, Hrivnak leads the global music strategy for the social media giant. She brings years of experience in connecting the digital/social media platforms and the music industry,...
This year, the independent-music collective is pleased to announce Indie Week’s keynote speakers: Tamara Hrivnak, Facebook’s Head of Music Business Development and Partnerships, and veteran manager and label exec Kevin Liles, now CEO of 300 Entertainment.
This year’s Indie Week will take place June 18-21.
As head of Facebook’s Music Business Development and Partnerships, Hrivnak leads the global music strategy for the social media giant. She brings years of experience in connecting the digital/social media platforms and the music industry,...
- 3/28/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
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