MUSEXPO returns to Hollywood with “international focus” to make the music industry “a better place” for artists, fans

Another US-based global event that attracts Australians – MUSEXPO, the annual “United Nations of Music” – returns to Hollywood between April 29 – May 1.

It aims to inspire new ideas and business innovation with a global focus.

MUSEXPO founder Sat Bisla sums it up as “passionate music fans coming together who happen to be forward-thinking artists and independent companies and entrepreneurs with a global vision.”

Bisla reckons that his background in radio has taught him one thing – just schedule one pane; at a time, rather than a number of them to hit many targets.

This way everyone absorbs what is being discussed.

Bisla has also said, “Another key aspect is that we intentionally keep the event’s delegate size to a smaller capacity than most other conferences.

“The reason for this is that the networking aspect of the event is one of the key reasons it was birthed in the first place.

“Our goal is to create a platform where key executives and decision-makers, as well as up-and-coming companies and individuals with amazing ideas, can come together to interact and not only meet, but maintain relationships with their peers.”

One of this year’s focus is the A&R process, through panels and seminars with successful and innovative A&R minds, and a keynote from multi-award winning Diane Warren.

Among those participating already are:

Aton Ben-Horin – Global VP, A&R, Warner Music Group;

Craig Kallman – Chairman & CEO, Atlantic Records Group;

Dom Rodriguez – Managing Director, EKKO Music Rights, USA;

Emi Horikawa – Director, Creative, BMG (US);

Evan Lamberg – President, N. America, Universal Music Publishing Group;

Jake Wisely – Chief Publishing Executive, Concord Music;

Kathy Spanberger – President & COO, peermusic;

Laurent Hubert – President & Chief Revenue Officer, Kobalt Music;

Mandar Thakur – COO, Times Music Group India;

Pete Ganbarg – President of A&R, Atlantic Records Group;

Peter Cohen – Sr. Talent Producer, Fremantle Media North America (American Idol, America’s Got Talent);

Sanken Sandqvist – Managing Director, BMG Scandinavia;

Savan Kotecha – Songwriter/Producer (Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber);

Simon Katz – Sr. Director A&R/Staff Producer, Republic Records;

Spek – Sr. VP Creative & A&R, Reservoir;

Thaddeus Rudd – Co-President & Co-Owner, Mom+Pop Music;

Vincent “Tuff” Morgan – Director Pop/Urban, peermusic;

Wendy Goldstein – EVP, Republic Records;

Zach Katz – President, US Repertoire & Marketing, BMG.

More will be announced.

For more information on showcase artist submissions, event partnership/sponsorship opportunities and conference discount hotel room bookings at the W Hotel Hollywood, as well as to register, visit www.musexpo.net or contact Tyler Polzin at [email protected].

Following MUSEXPO is the Worldwide Radio Summit on May 2, 3 and 4.

It will also be held at W Hotel Hollywood.

Worldwide Radio Summit is the “United Nations of Radio” attended by hundreds of US and international radio (streaming, terrestrial, satellite, digital, mobile, dash & more) and record executives over the past seven years.

WWRS 2018 will continue to highlight some of the most important issues and opportunities impacting radio today and tomorrow, as well as focus on the future of this crucial broadcast medium that is the world’s largest communicator and platform for music discovery.

More info at www.worldwideradiosummit.com.