Music Industry Quarterly and Urban Network Digital Present the Business of Music Conference Coming to L.A. Sept. 13-15

LOS ANGELES, August 16, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Music Industry Quarterly Magazine (MIQ) and Urban Network Digital — two of the music community’s leading trade organizations - are proud to present the 5^th Annual Business of Music Conference 2018. The three-day event is scheduled for Sept. 13-15, 2018, and returns to the Los Angeles area at the Westin Hotel Airport: 5400 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045. It promises to be a weekend of music, culture and conversation.

The conference (a continuation of the Urban Network brand) has been a long-standing legacy and relevant networking event attracting top A&Rs, label executives, music publishers, TV and film music supervisors, radio professionals, social media experts, recording artists, producers/songwriters, music streaming curators and the like. It is the only event of its kind on the West Coast.

The Business of Music Conference (a continuation of the Urban Network brand) has been a long-standing legacy and relevant networking event attracting top A&Rs, label executives, music publishers, TV and film music supervisors, radio professionals, social media experts, recording artists, producers/songwriters, music streaming curators and the like. It is the only event of its kind on the West Coast.

David Mitchell, Executive Producer

Conference 2018’s theme is "Industry Leaders & Creative Visionaries Designing the Future." Among the many speakers and panelists are: music industry trailblazer and entrepreneur Damon “Dame” Dash; top marketing executive Rahim Wright, partner, 740 Project; acclaimed video director Taj Stansberry (Rihanna, Usher, G-Eazy); PR and brands specialist Rob Santini, senior director, PMK; Walter Jones, VP, creative, Universal Music Publishing; Grammy-winning producer Andre “Dre” Harris (The Carters, Jill Scott, Usher); Serge Durand, A&R, Capitol Music Group; Noah Preston, senior VP, A&R, Def Jam; Katrina “KAT TAT” Jackson, VH1 star tattooist and Enigma Tattoo Studio Beverly Hills owner; Jasmine Brand, CEO, The Jasmine Brand; and dozens more.

This year’s event will be highlighted with over a dozen topics essential to success in today’s current industry climate. Themes include “Expanding Your Exposure: Press, PR and Performances”; “The Relevance of Radio in the Digital Age”; “Today’s Independent Model”; “Engaging & Establishing Brand Partnerships”; “A&R Strategies in a Digital World”; “Songwriters, Producers & Music Publishers”; “Managing Artists in the Streaming Era”; “The Power of Instagram & Social Influencers”; “The Dynamics Between Fashion & Music”; and lots more.

Some 100 speakers are slated to participate during the various panel sessions. Executives, entrepreneurs, influencers and A&Rs from such companies as Atlantic Records, Def Jam Records, Spotify, Universal Music Group, YouTube, Instagram, Soundcloud, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Sound Royalties, SoundExchange, the OWN Network, Empire Distribution, Interscope Records, iHeart Radio, the Recording Academy, Capitol Records, Rhino Records, Kobalt Music Group, 740 Project, FTR (For The Record) and more.

Conference attendees can also expect performances over three days by more than 50 emerging and established recording artists from the genres of R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Contemporary Gospel and Smooth Jazz. Exhibitors and vendors also have the opportunity to introduce, display and sell their merchandise, such as mobile apps, books, accessories and more. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

David Mitchell, executive producer of the conference says, “Conference 2018 promises to provide a new and fresh vibe, along with conversations led by some of today’s top industry change makers, thanks to the addition of Julian Mitchell (Forbes & Beats By Dre), who serves as consulting partner. He, along with my longtime business partner Arthur Mitchell, president of Urban Network Digital, are excited and ready to produce a quality event that’s progressive, fun-filled and full of networking opportunities.”

Registration is $100

For more information and continued updates on speakers and performers, visit http://businessofmusicconference.com/.

Or Contact David Mitchell at [email protected].

For PR or media partnerships, contact Classic Cauley at [email protected].

Or Lynn Allen Jeter & Associates, contact [email protected].

Source: Music Industry Quarterly Magazine