The music industry is at a crossroads. While superstar tours reach new records, independent venues, promoters, labels and artists struggle with rising costs, shifting audience behaviours, and an increasingly monopolised market. Is this model sustainable, or are we accelerating toward a breaking point? This panel brings together industry experts to examine the economic realities of the industry today—what is the current reality, how did we get here, who is winning and who is losing, and what new business models or structural changes could create a healthier, more balanced future for all.
Speakers:
- Tiffany Fukuma, Executive Director of Keychange
- Timo Kaukolampi, artist
- James Minor, Vice President of SXSW
- Roger Wilson, Co-founder and Director of Operations at Black Lives in Music
Moderator:
- Hannes Tschürtz, CEO of Ink Music