Music conferences are vital hubs for industry professionals, artists and young professionals, yet little data exists on how they are organised, funded and structured. This panel presents the first-ever survey on music conference organisation, offering key insights into programming trends, financial models, accessibility and sustainability efforts. Panellists will discuss challenges and best practices uncovered by the survey, fostering a dialogue on the future of these essential industry events.
- Presentation of the survey by Dino Lupelli, General Manager of Music Innovation Hub and Co-founder of FoMC
- Presentation of ESNS by Anna van Nunen, Managing Director of ESNS
- Presentation of Music x Media by Jani Jalonen, CEO of Music x Media Finland
Panel discussion to follow:
- Anna van Nunen, Managing Director of ESNS
- Jani Jalonen, CEO of Music x Media Finland
- Patryk Galuszka, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz
- Marii Reimann, Artist Manager, Co-Founder at Monday Morning | Project Manager at Music Estonia
Moderator:
- Dino Lupelli, General Manager of Music Innovation Hub and Co-founder of FoMC