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Music Biz 2017

Please note that Monday, May 15 consists of pre-convention meetings, digital service workshops, the Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, and the Industry Jam 2. The full program will take place Tuesday, May 16 through Thursday, May 18.

Katy McKnight

Music Biz Volunteer
Music Biz Volunteer
Franklin, TN

Hello! I'm Katy! I'm a recent graduate of the Music Business program at Full Sail University! Since moving to Nashville last summer I dove right into getting plugged and working to gain experience in the industry. I began by completing an internship in Business Affairs at Provident Label Group last fall and since I have expanded my skills through an internship at Eaglemont Entertainment in Artist Management. Even before moving to Nashville, for a number of years I served as a volunteer at a variety of concerts and conferences. I enjoy all types of music but have a deep love for christian music. Looking forward to meeting you at Music Biz 2017!

8:00am CDT

Bridge Bar @ Music Biz with BuzzAngle Music Bridge Bar Jaxsta Lounge Grand Ballroom Foyer

10:10am CDT

The DMCA, YouTube & You: Charting the Future of Music Online Music City BallroomJohn Tehranian • Chris Harrison • Don Nottingham

3:00pm CDT

Connecting and Engaging in the World of Pandora Premium 205 (CC)

4:50pm CDT

Weighing the Options: A Mock Negotiation Evaluating and Comparing Modern Record Deals Music City BallroomAdam Ritholz • Jennifer Newman Sharpe • Monika Tashman • Kos Weaver

5:15pm CDT

Amplify: SoundCloud for Creators 205 (CC)

6:00pm CDT

Music Biz Student Meetup: The Power of Networking 209/210 (CC)Nicole Hennessey • David Philp

8:00pm CDT

Industry Jam 2 [TICKET REQUIRED] Grand Ballroom

8:00am CDT

First-Time Attendee Meetup with Music Biz President James Donio CC RotundaJames Donio

9:00am CDT

LIVE — Experience, Engagement & Economy 204 (CC)Christina Holding • Nick Barnes • Kevin Chernett • David Silbaugh • Matt Yazge

9:30am CDT

Careers in Music: A Survey of Jobs in a Fast-changing Music Industry Grand Ballroom WestBen Yonas • John Hazen • Lucia Kaminsky • Lanita Smith

10:00am CDT

Who Gets Paid for YOUR Music 205 (CC)Jim Griffin • Linda Bloss-Baum • David Boyer • Bart Herbison • Peter Jenner • Will Page • Gandhar Savur • ALISON SMITH

11:00am CDT

Kickstarting Your Music Biz Career Grand Ballroom WestJackie Otero • Charity Lomax • Joe Rapolla • Steve Robertson

12:00pm CDT

Generation Next: Networking in the 21st Century Grand Ballroom WestRachel Knight • Colin Kassekert • Garrison Snell • Lou Taylor

1:00pm CDT

Lunch Break TBA

2:00pm CDT

Using the Power of Direct-to-Fan Engagement to Build Artist Momentum & Fuel Success 205 (CC)Bram Bessoff • Vanessa Ferrer • Jerry Lembo • Ryan Star

3:00pm CDT

Fad vs. Future: Biggest Digital Trends Shaping the Music Industry 204 (CC)Gavin Ivester • Drew Burchfield • Kent Underwood • Jillian Zatta

4:00pm CDT

Featured Presentation: Music's Leading Ladies Speak Out powered by Nielsen Music Grand Ballroom EastErin Crawford • Leslie Fram • Ann Powers • Kelly Clarkson • Tracy Gershon • Julie Greenwald • Jessica Sobhraj • Sarah Trahern

6:00pm CDT

WEA Cocktail Party Bridge Bar

11:00am CDT

Stream the Studio – The Next Wave in Subscription Music Music City BallroomMarc Finer • Richard Burgess • Maureen Droney • Brian Ringer • Ty Roberts • Howie Singer • Darren Stupak

11:40am CDT

Marketing McGraw: How Staying 'Humble & Kind' Sparked a Movement 204 (CC)Brian Kaplan • James Stewart

12:15pm CDT

Thomas Rhett: Breaking an International Act 204 (CC)Phyllis Stark • Jimmy Chapin • Virginia Davis • Anna-Sophie Mertens • Akiko Rogers

1:00pm CDT

Lunch Break TBA

3:00pm CDT

How to Build a Sound Streaming Strategy 205 (CC)Charles Alexander • Brad Belanger • Brian Hirsh

8:00am CDT

Networking Breakfast sponsored by UMG Nashville Convention Center Foyer

9:00am CDT

Likes, Spikes & Snaps: Licensing for Social 205 (CC)David Levin • Ted Suh • Carter Winter The Power of Music Videos: Artist Reach, Artist Discovery, & Consumer Engagement 208 (CC)Roberto Santos • Adam Smith

10:00am CDT

Be Your Own Publisher 208 (CC)Joe Conyers III • Jon Bahr • Robert Clement • John Raso

10:45am CDT

Catalog vs. New Release Album Sales Trends 205 (CC)Robert Levine • Dave Bakula • Terry Currier • Doyle Davis • Glenn Dicker • Mike Gillespie • Stephen Judge • John Kunz • Jim Lidestri

12:30pm CDT

Awards Luncheon sponsored by BuzzAngle Music Grand BallroomFred Beteille • James Donio • Colin Hanks • Jim Lidestri

3:30pm CDT

Career Day Part 2 204 (CC)

6:00pm CDT

Cocktails & Conversation Bridge Bar