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2/26/24
MUSEXPO 2024 SYNC FOCUS
MUSIC SUPERVISOR SPOTLIGHT ON JENNIFER PYKEN
Jennifer Pyken is one of the almost 40 music supervisors, and film, TV, and video game music executives speaking at this year’s MUSEXPO conference and showcase event, which takes place next month in the “The Media & Sync Capital of the World” – Burbank, CA.
Jennifer is known for her excellence in the world of music supervision, having meticulously crafted the sonic landscapes of numerous movies and over one thousand episodes of television. Her unwavering dedication to curating unforgettable soundscapes has not only earned her the admiration of her peers but also garnered prestigious accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for “Outstanding Music Supervision” and a Guild of Music Supervisors award for “Best Drama” for her work on the acclaimed series This Is Us. With an impressive repertoire of credits spanning iconic shows like Smallville, One Tree Hill, Felicity, Alias, Lost, Las Vegas, and many more, Jennifer has consistently demonstrated her unparalleled ability to elevate storytelling through the power of music.
Her visionary contributions have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, inspiring audiences, and fellow creators alike with her unparalleled sonic curation prowess. We sit down with Jennifer in preparation for her upcoming session at next month’s MUSEXPO to learn more about her music supervision journey and processes on some of Hollywood’s biggest TV shows.
Jennifer, with an impressive resume spanning over one thousand episodes of television and dozens of movies, what initially drew you to the field of music supervision, and how has your approach evolved throughout your career?
I loved going to concerts and listening to music, but I had no idea that music supervision was a job. I was a DJ at UCSB, my college radio station, and through that landed an internship at Restless Records. Working as an intern was an aha moment and I set my sights on working in the music business. I loved the casual creative vibe of the music business. My approach is to read the scripts and collaborate with my producers and directors to meet their creative vision. That approach has pretty much stayed the same over the years, but what has changed is the quick and easy access to music from so many sources worldwide. I remember spending hours perusing the CDs and vinyl at Virgin and Tower Records. Now I can listen to music online and curate a playlist of songs and send them to my producers and directors within the hour, if necessary.
Your work on This Is Us has garnered critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy nomination and a Guild of Music Supervisors award. Can you share insights into your process of selecting music for such emotionally resonant scenes, and how you balance sonic curation with storytelling?
This Is Us was a dream show to work on. It came together in a magical way and was lightning in a bottle. The first episode really set the tone for the series. We used classic songs and indie songs to move us seamlessly back and forth in time. I worked closely with Dan Fogelman, the creator of the show, who loves and listens to music when writing scripts. I’d share playlists with him and the editors that I curated for each scene. The acting and emotion were on the screen, so my job was to find the right song to fit like a glove and complement each scene.
With credits ranging from iconic series like Lost to more recent projects like The Healing Powers of Dude, how do you adapt your music supervision style to fit the tone and narrative of each unique project?
It is one of the things that I love about my music supervision is that no two projects are alike. When I begin a TV series or film, I have conversations with the creators/director/producers of the project to get an idea of the music style/vibe/tone. For instance, The Healing Powers of Dude was a kid’s series. The main character Noah, a middle school boy with social anxiety disorder, had a great love of music and was the catalyst for music in the series.
After reading the scripts for each episode, I curated music for each of the characters and their surroundings. One of Noah’s favorite bands was Langhorne Slim, so we had framed tickets from one of his concerts on the wall of Noah’s bedroom. He wore band t-shirts and played the drums. The show’s creator sent music from a bunch of cool indie bands, but we still could not afford most of them. I began to listen to up-and-coming artists to fit our budget. What I love about TV and film, video games and commercials is that you can place a song that not many people know and share it with the world.
As the music supervisor for The Way Home on Hallmark, can you discuss any challenges or opportunities you have encountered in curating the soundtrack for a television movie within the Hallmark brand?
I am just finishing Season 2 of the TV series The Way Home. The creators of The Way Home love music and have a hands-on approach to music from script to edit. The first season of the show had over ten visual vocals (songs that are sung on camera) that were integrated seamlessly into the storyline. The series weaves back and forth in time playing the same song in 1999 and the present day with a different version for each era. Sadie LaFlamme Snow, who is a talented musician, who plays Alice in the series sings and performs on the show. That required putting Sadie in the studio and pre-recording her singing, which was a lot of fun. Music sets us in a time and place and is an important character in the series. Licensing and re-recording hit songs is a great way to place the series in a particular time period and stay on budget. I had an original written by Maria Taylor (Azure Ray) for the series for Season 1 that we are using in Season 2 as well.
In addition to your work in film and television, you’ve created a comprehensive Music Supervision master course. What inspired you to develop this course, and what key insights or skills do you hope to impart to aspiring music supervisors?
When I started there were no courses or information on music supervision, and it took me years to learn the ins and outs of music supervision. It’s always been such a mystery, so I decided it was time for me to share my 20+ years of experience in an 11.5-hour go-at-your-own-pace course. Creating this course was a labor of love. Check it out at www.MusicSuper.net.
With the proliferation of streaming platforms, AI, and the increasing demand for original content, how do you see the role of music supervision evolving in the future, and what opportunities do you foresee for the industry?
It is an exciting time for music supervision. I am a firm believer that AI cannot beat the power of human imagination. That being said, there are lots of opportunities for music supervisors in new media including vodcasts, podcasts, webisodes, virtual reality, video games, and advertising on TikTok and Instagram. Also, I’ve noticed more music supervisors are going in-house to music supervision jobs at record labels, streaming platforms, trailers, advertising, AI companies as well as social media outlets.
Given your extensive experience in music supervision across various genres and formats, what changes are you seeking with music integration from around the world into the film and TV shows you’re working on? How do you see an opportunity to meet labels, publishers, managers, creatives, and others from across the US and around the world at this year’s MUSEXPO helping you with your music needs in the future?
This is a business of relationships, so it is great to be able to put a face with a name and meet in person. The MUSEXPO gives me the opportunity to meet with labels, managers, publishers, and creatives.
Finally, with such a diverse portfolio of projects under your belt, are there any moments or collaborations that stand out to you as particularly memorable or impactful in your career as a music supervisor?
This Is Us touched my heart. I began to receive emails, letters, and songs from all over the world. I am grateful to have been part of creating the sound for such an iconic series.
2/19/24
LABEL EXECUTIVES AND A&R'S FROM
AMERICAN RECORDINGS, ATLANTIC RECORDS,
DISNEY MUSIC GROUP, KREATION MUSIC RIGHTS,
RED BULL RECORDS, POSITION MUSIC,
REPUBLIC RECORDS, TIMES MUSIC, VIRGIN MUSIC,
& MORE JOIN THE MUSEXPO 2024 SPEAKER LINEUP
MUSEXPO has unveiled more label executives and A&R’s for its highly anticipated 24th global edition, which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California, “The Media & Sync Capital of the World.”
Joining the growing number of label executives and A&R’s at this year’s MUSEXPO are Aton Ben-Horin – Executive VP, Global A&R, Atlantic Records Group; Celeste Zendejas – Head of A&R Latina, SESAC; Charles “CB” Burks III – Vice President of A&R, Red Bull Records;Chukwudi “Obi” Obi – Director, Publishing Creative – Red Bull Records; Gary Chen – Co-Founder, President, Allsaints Music Group; Isaac Heymann – A&R, American Recordings (Rick Rubin‘s record label); Jacqueline Saturn – President, Virgin Music Group North America & EVP, Global Artist Relations; Jin Suk Choi “JINBYJIN” – Director International A&R, KREATION Music Rights; Kenny “Tick” Salcido – Sr. VP/Head of A&R, Red Bull Records; Mandar Thakur, CEO,Times Music (India); Mark Chipello – Partner, Head of A&R, Position Music; Michael Goldberg – A&R, American Recordings; Michael Mancuso – Co-Founder, Executive VP / A&R Manage,The Hello Group; Mio Vukovic – Sr. Vice President A&R / Head of Creative, Disney Music Group; Nat Pastor – Co-CEO, Virgin Music Group; Robin Jenssen – CEO (Head of Europe), KREATION Music Rights Europe AB; Sam Sklar – A&R, Position Music; Taylor Jones – Founder & CEO, The Hello Group; Tyler Bacon – President & CEO, Position Music; Wendy Goldstein – Co-President, Republic Records; Zoe Gillespie – Vice President, Brand Partnerships, Capitol Music Group + Motown Records, and many others to be announced soon.
MUSEXPO will also present the return of its popular “Play Us Your Hits” panel onTuesday, March 19th, featuring sync and A&R executives from FOX Entertainment Music, Red Bull Records, Paramount Global, Position Music, The Hello Group, and music supervision company Songrunner Entertainment, hosted by Sat Bisla – President & Founder, A&R Worldwide / MUSEXPO. The panelists will randomly select artists and the music will be played for the entire panel and audience to hear. Music supervisors and A&Rs will share their real-time feedback on whether they feel the songs selected could be potential hits or work on current projects they are working on or be potential signing candidates to their respective companies. Over the years MUSEXPO has had numerous artists get signed to label, publishing, and sync deals from this session. The deadline for registered delegates to submit their music selections will be Friday, February 23rd.
In addition, the MUSEXPO program will also include the return of its highly popular Global Sync / A&R Summit, where delegates will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with music supervisors, brands, advertising, A&R, and licensing executives.
A&R Worldwide in association with MUSEXPO will also feature the launch of the officialSeymour Stein – Global A&R Award on Wednesday, March 20th which will honor one of the world’s greatest A&R executives, Wendy Goldstein – Co-President, Republic Records during a private gala dinner event. (This is a separate ticketed event, which is almost sold out. MUSEXPO delegates have priority ticket access once they complete registration).
2/12/24
NETFLIX, ATLANTIC RECORDS, MDDN,
RICK RUBIN'S A&R TEAM, RED BULL RECORDS
FOX, REPUBLIC RECORDS, POSITION MUSIC,
VIRGIN MUSIC, STEM, LIVE NATION
& MORE CONFIRM MUSEXPO 2024 LINEUP
MUSEXPO has unveiled more inspiring companies, executives and creatives for its highly anticipated 24th global edition, which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California, “The Media & Sync Capital of the World.”
Just announced recently to join the impressive 80+ speakers already confirmed for this year’s exciting event are Aton Ben-Horin – Executive VP, Global A&R, Atlantic Records Group; George Goodrich - Founder & CEO, Playlist Push; Isaac Heymann – A&R, American Recordings (Rick Rubin’s record label); Jennifer Tolman Hurst – Sr. Vice President, MDDN (Good Charlotte, Chase Atlantic, Bad Omens & more); Michael Goldberg – A&R, American Recordings;Milana Rabkin Lewis – Co-Founder & CEO, Stem; Sean Mulligan - Sr. Vice President Creative & Music Supervision, The Wilders; Tarsame Mittal, Founder & Host, The Music Podcast (India), and Vivek Paul – Business Strategist & Advisor to Founder/CEO, Malsons Media (India). In addition, Nat Pastor - Co-CEO, Virgin Music Group, will present the highly coveted “International Music Person of The Year” Award to Jacqueline Saturn - President, Virgin Music Group North America & EVP, Global Artist Relations.
MUSEXPO will feature some stellar panels covering a wide range of topics from A&R, publishing, performance rights, AI, distribution, live, management, digital, sync & brands (film, TV, trailers, promos, videogames, and advertising), audio (radio, streaming, playlisting, podcasting), as well as exclusive keynote interviews with some of the world’s top music executives from companies including All Saints Music (China), APM Music, Arezzo Wave (Italy), Atlantic Records Group, Capitol Music Group, Digital Music News, Disney Music Group, Distrokid, EA Games, Eventim Live Asia, FOX Television, InterTalent Rights Group (U.K.), KREATION Music Rights (Europe & S. Korea), Live Nation, LME, Malson’s Media (India), Motown Records, MUBU-TV, Music Business Worldwide, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Paramount Global, Pop Arabia (Middle East), Position Music, Red Bull Records, Republic Records, Reservoir Media, SESAC, Sofar Sounds, Sound Czech (Czech Republic), Stem, The Hello Group, The Orchard, Times Music (India), Virgin Music, Universal Music Group, Universal Pictures, Worldwide Airplay Radio Monitor (Denmark), and many more to be announced soon. Read the full lineup of speakers HERE.
In addition, the MUSEXPO program will also include the return of its highly popular Global Sync / A&R Summit, where delegates will have an opportunity to meet face to face with music supervisors, brands, advertising, A&R, and licensing executives.
A&R Worldwide in association with MUSEXPO will also feature the launch of the official Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award on Wednesday, March 20th which will honor one of the world’s greatest A&R executives, Wendy Goldstein – Co-President, Republic Records during a private gala dinner event. (This is a separate ticketed event, which is almost sold-out. MUSEXPO delegates have priority ticket access once they complete registration).
2/4/24
EXECUTIVES & COMPANIES FROM
INDIA, CHINA, S. KOREA, ASIA, THE MIDDLE EAST
& MORE JOIN MUSEXPO 2024 LINEUP
MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net), the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the “United Nations of Music” has unveiled its program schedule for its highly anticipated 24th global edition, which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California, “The Media & Sync Capital of the World.”
The MUSEXPO program schedule for this year’s event, including panels, keynotes, award events, showcases, and more can be viewed by clicking HERE.
MUSEXPO will feature some stellar panels covering a wide range of topics from A&R, publishing, performance rights, AI, distribution, live, management, digital, sync & brands (film, TV, trailers, promos, video games, and advertising), audio (radio, streaming, playlisting, podcasting), as well as exclusive keynote interviews with some of the world’s top music executives from companies.
 The world’s fastest-growing music market – India, along with Asia, S.E. Asia, and the Middle East will also be a hyper-focus of MUSEXPO’s conversations, highlighting the region’s vast growth, creative, and commercial opportunities across music, live, digital, streaming, sync and more. Some of the executives confirmed to participate at MUSEXPO from these key markets are Gary Chen – Co-Founder, President, Allsaints Music Group (China); Hussain “Spek” Yoosuf -Founder & CEO, PopArabia & ESMA; Jason C. Miller – Chief Executive Officer, Eventim Live Asia; Jin Suk Choi “JINBYJIN” – Director, International A&R, KREATION Music Rights; Mandar Thakur – COO, Times Music(India); Ramprasad Sundar – Manager, Music Creative & Production, Netflix India; Saurabh Abbi – Partner & CEO, TM Ventures / All About Music (India); Shivam Malhotra – Founder & CEO, Malsons Media (India); Tarsame Mittal – Founder & Host, The Music Podcast (India), and others to be announced in the coming weeks will join the impressive lineup.
In addition, the MUSEXPO program will also include the return of its highly popular Global Sync / A&R Summit, where delegates will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with music supervisors, brands, advertising, A&R, and licensing executives.
To register to attend MUSEXPO (standard registration price expires February 15th), click HERE.
For the full list of current MUSEXPO speakers, and the event program, click HERE.
For discount hotel rooms with MUSEXPO partner hotels, click HERE.
For sponsorship opportunities contact info@anrworldwide.com.
1/28/24
MUSEXPO 2024 ANNOUNCES EVENT SCHEDULE
WITH EXCITING PANELS, GLOBAL AWARDS,
NETWORKING EVENTS, SHOWCASES & MORE
MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net), the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the “United Nations of Music” has unveiled its program schedule for its highly anticipated 24th global edition, which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California, “The Media & Sync Capital of the World.”
The MUSEXPO program schedule for this year’s event, including panels, keynotes, award events, showcases, and more can be viewed by clicking HERE.
MUSEXPO will feature some stellar panels covering a wide range of topics from A&R, publishing, performance rights, AI, distribution, live, management, digital, sync & brands (film, TV, trailers, promos, videogames, and advertising), audio (radio, streaming, playlisting, podcasting), a market focus on Asia, SE Asia, and Middle East, as well as exclusive keynote interviews with some of the world's top music executives. Some of the companies confirmed to join this year's event include All Saints Music (China), APM Music, Arezzo Wave (Italy), Capitol Music Group, Digital Music News, Disney Music Group, Distrokid, EA Games, Eventim Live Asia, FOX Television, InterTalent Rights Group (U.K.), KREATION Music Rights (Europe & S. Korea), Live Nation, LME, Malson’s Media (India), Motown Records, MUBU-TV, Music Business Worldwide, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Paramount Global, Pop Arabia (Middle East), Position Music, Red Bull Records, Republic Records, Reservoir Media, SESAC, Sofar Sounds, Sound Czech (Czech Republic), Stem, The Hello Group, The Orchard, Times Music (India), Virgin Music, Universal Music Group, Universal Pictures, Worldwide Airplay Radio Monitor (Denmark), and many more to be announced soon. Read the full lineup of speakers HERE.
MUSEXPO will also feature the inaugural launch of the annual Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award, which will honor the legacy of the co-Founder of Sire Records who signed iconic U.S. artists such as Ice-T, Madonna, Talking Heads, the Pretenders, the Ramones, The B-52’s, as well as international acts into the U.S. including Depeche Mode, Erasure, Soft Cell, The Cure, The Smiths, and countless others. The first ever Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award will be presented to Wendy Goldstein – Co-President, Republic Records, who is one of the most talented and respected A&R executives in the world. The A&R aficionado has worked with Ariana Grande, Hailee Steinfeld, John Legend, Jonas Brothers, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, and many others during her impressive three decades in A&R. Savan Kotecha – (Academy Award Nominated Songwriter/Producer – One Direction, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift & more) will also moderate an exclusive one-on-one keynote interview with Wendy Goldstein during a highly-anticipated session at MUSEXPO, which takes prior to the Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award gala dinner event on Wednesday, March 20th. Only a handful of seats are currently remaining to attend the Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award dinner event. MUSEXPO delegates can sign up to book their reservations HERE (you will be prompted to book your reservation upon completion of the registration process).
This year’s MUSEXPO will also feature the acclaimed “International Music Person of The Year” award, which will be presented to Jacqueline Saturn, President, Virgin Music Group North America & EVP, Global Artist Relations. Jacqueline will be featured in a one-on-one keynote interview with respected music business journalist Shirley Halperin, as well as being honored at a special MUSEXPO awards luncheon on Tuesday, March 19th, which will include access to all MUSEXPO registered delegates.
MUSEXPO will also present renowned British music and entertainment executive Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE, Chairman & Founder, InterTalent Rights Group, who will receive the coveted “Lifetime Achievement Award.” With over 30 years of invaluable contributions to the U.K. and global music and media business, Professor Shalit has left an indelible mark on the industry. He’s garnered countless achievements, including receiving an OBE from the late Her Majesty the Queen. His collaboration with the late Sir George Martin on the groundbreaking album celebrating Larry Adler‘s Gershwin performances, featuring music legends like Carly Simon, Cher, Elton John, and Sting, secured a place in the Guinness World Records.
In addition, the MUSEXPO program will also include the return of its highly popular Global Sync / A&R Summit, where delegates will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with music supervisors, brands, advertising, A&R, and licensing executives.
MUSEXPO will also feature some of the world’s best emerging unsigned talent. Over the years MUSEXPO has helped many artists get signed to global deals, and/or helped launch careers for the likes of All Mankind, Forest Blakk, Frank Turner, Gavin James, Ida Maria, Jessie J, Katy Perry, Keir Gibson, Lime Cordiale, LMFAO, Miss Li, Missy Higgins, Sheppard, The Temper Trap, and many others. HERE is a link to Katy Perry’s launch and showcase at MUSEXPO, which was done in partnership with Jason Flom, Chairman & CEO, Capitol Music Group at the time who signed her.
To register to attend MUSEXPO (standard registration price expires February 15th), click HERE.
For the full list of current MUSEXPO speakers, and the event program, click HERE.
For discount hotel rooms with MUSEXPO partner hotels, click HERE.
For sponsorship, panelist, partnership, or artist showcase opportunities contact info@anrworldwide.com.
1/21/24
SYNC EXECUTIVES & MUSIC SUPERVISORS
JOIN THE GROWING MUSEXPO 2024 LINEUP
MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net), the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the “United Nations of Music” has confirmed more music supervisors, sync and licensing creatives and executives to its burgeoning 2024 conference speaker lineup. MUSEXPO takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California, “The Media & Sync Capital of the World.”
MUSEXPO will feature a special keynote interview with one of the leading global music and videogame executives – Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive & President Music, Electronic Arts in conversation with Mark Sutherland, Contributing Editor, Music Business Worldwide. Schnur has spearheaded music for gaming franchises including FIFA, NASCAR, Madden NFL, Battlefield, Medal of Honor, Star Wars, The Sims, Need For Speed, Burnout, and many others.
In addition, MUSEXPO will exclusively feature a Universal Pictures sync panel featuring the leading global film studios’ creative and music licensing team, along with the companies award-winning leader Mike Knobloch, President, Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal who has worked on films including Jurassic World, Titanic, Fast & Furious(various films), Pitch Perfect, Despicable Me, Fifty Shades of Grey, Avatar, and countless more. Over the last decade, songs and soundtracks Mike has supervised have been streamed more than 42 billion times.
Some of the other sync-focused music supervisors, brands, advertising, and licensing executives confirmed for MUSEXPO include Adam Taylor – President & CEO, APM Music; Alicen Schneider – former Head of TV/Music, NBCUniversal; Allison Wood – Music Supervisor & Founder, Vibrant Ground Music; Andrew Brady – Sr. Manager, Creative Music Strategy, Paramount; Angela Leus – Sr. Vice President, Film Music, Universal Pictures; Glen Gabriel – Composer & Producer (Nike, Mercedes, The Game Changers and more); Harold Shawn – Music Coordinator, Creative Music Strategy, Paramount; Jason Markey – Founder & Music Supervisor, Sound Advice; Jay Biegelsen – Manager, Creative Music Strategy, Paramount; Jennifer Pyken – Music Supervisor (The Way Home, This Is Us, Workaholics, Las Vegas); John McGrew – Music Creative, Netflix Animation Series; Katie Hargrove – Co-Founder, Little Wolf Music & Sound; Kristen McFarren – Associate Manager, Original Music, FOX Entertainment Music; Livy Rodriguez-Behar – Music Supervisor & Founder, Dreamboat Music; Mary Jo Braun – Vice President, Music Clearance, Paramount Pictures; Mason Cooper – Music Supervisor & President, Songrunner Entertainment; Natalie Hayden – Sr. Vice President Film Music, Universal Pictures; Nikki Walsh – Vice President, Soundtrack & Marketing, Universal Pictures; Peymon Maskan – Founder, Radish Music Supervision; Rachel Levy – Executive Vice President, Motion Picture Music, Universal Pictures; Ryan Svendsen – Head of Music, Angel Studios; Selena Arizanovic – Director, Programming Music, FOX Entertainment Music; Tyler Bacon – President & CEO, Position Music; Vikki Jacobs – Vice President, Film Music Licensing, Universal Pictures; Warren Hastings – Associate Manager, Creative Music, Fox Entertainment; Zoe Gillespie – Vice President, Brand Partnerships, Capitol Music Group + Motown Records, and numerous others to be announced in the coming weeks.
In addition, the MUSEXPO program will also include its highly anticipated Global Sync & Brands Summit, which originally launched at the event fifteen years ago, and takes place on Wednesday, March 20th where delegates will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with music supervisors, brands, advertising, and licensing executives.
To register to attend MUSEXPO, and for discounted hotel room rates, click HERE.
For the full list of current MUSEXPO speakers, and the event program, click HERE.
For sponsorship, panelist, partnership, or artist showcase opportunities contact Sat Bisla at sat@anrworldwide.com.
1/14/24
A&R EXECUTIVES & MORE
JOIN THE BURGEONING MUSEXPO 2024 LINEUP
MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net) the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the “United Nations of Music,” has confirmed more creatives and executives to its burgeoning and stellar 2024 conference speaker lineup.
Confirming their participation as part of this year’s exciting MUSEXPO 2024 lineup, which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California “The Media & Sync Capital of the World” are numerous A&R and label executives from the U.S. and around the world.
Also, the inaugural launch of the annual Seymour Stein – “Global A&R Award” will take place post-MUSEXPO and will honor the 30 years of A&R contributions to the U.S. and worldwide music industry of highly-respected executive Wendy Goldstein, Co-President, Republic Records. The almost-at-capacity awards event will take place during a private A&R Worldwide gala dinner taking place on Wednesday, March 20th in Burbank, CA.
Savan Kotecha – (Academy Award Nominated Songwriter/Producer – One Direction, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift & more) will also moderate a one-on-one keynote interview with Wendy Goldstein during a highly-anticipated session at MUSEXPO.
Some of the A&R speakers and label executives joining this year’s event include Celeste Zendejas – Head of Latina, SESAC; Charles “CB” Burks – Vice President A&R, Red Bull Records; Chukwudi “Obi” Obi – Director, Publishing Creative – Red Bull Records; Danny Rukasin – Partner & Co-Owner, Best Friends Music (Manager of Billie Eilish, Finneas); Dave Pichilingi – CEO, Modern Sky(U.K. & N. America); Gary Chen – Co-Founder, President, Allsaints Music Group (China); Hussain “Spek” Yoosuf – EVP, International & Emerging Markets, Reservoir; Jacqueline Saturn – President, Virgin Music Group North America & EVP, Global Artist Relations; Kenny “Tick” Salcido – Sr. VP/Head of A&R, Red Bull Records; Mandar Thakur – COO, Times Music (India); Mark Chipello – Partner / Head of A&R, Position Music; Michael Mancuso – Co-Founder & Executive Vice President, The Hello Group; Mike Weiss – VP of Music & Head A&R, UnitedMasters;Mio Vukovic – Sr. Vice President A&R/Head of Creative, Disney Music Group; Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE – Chairman InterTalent Rights Group/Chosen Music; Richard Gottehrer – Founder & Chief Creative Officer, The Orchard; Samantha Sklar – A&R, Position Music; Shivam Malhotra – Founder & CEO, Malsons Media (India); Taylor Jones – Founder & CEO, The Hello Group; Tyler Bacon – President & CEO, Position Music; and many others to be announced in the coming weeks.
For the full list of current MUSEXPO speakers, and the event program, click HERE.
For sponsorship, panelist, partnership, or artist showcase opportunities contact Sat Bisla at sat@anrworldwide.com.
To register to attend MUSEXPO, and for discounted hotel room rates, click HERE.
1/7/24
MORE LEADING COMPANIES & EXECUTIVES
JOIN THE MUSEXPO 2024 LINEUP
MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net) the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the “United Nations of Music,” has confirmed more creatives and executives to its burgeoning and stellar 2024 conference speaker lineup.
Confirming their participation as part of this year’s exciting MUSEXPO 2024 lineup, which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California “The Media & Sync Capital of the World” are visionary and influential creatives and executives in music and pop culture whose work impacts the international markets.
Some of the speakers joining next year’s event include: Adam Taylor – President & CEO, APM Music; Alicen Schneider– Former Head of TV/Music, NBCUniversal; Angela Leus – Sr. Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures; Arina Logacheva – Senior A&R Manager, Parlophone Records; Charles “CB” Burks – Vice President A&R, Red Bull Records; Chukwudi “Obi” Obi – Director, Publishing Creative – Red Bull Records; Craig Logan – CEO, LME (Management of Dido, Picture This, Forest Blakk); Danny Rukasin – Partner & Co-Owner, Best Friends Music (Manager of Billie Eilish, Finneas); Glen Gabriel – Composer & Producer (Sweden); Hussain “Spek” Yoosuf – EVP, International & Emerging Markets, Reservoir; Jaclyn Ranere – Chief Marketing Officer, Sofar Sounds; Jacqueline Saturn – President, Virgin Music Group North America & EVP, Global Artist Relations; Jason Markey – Founder & Music Supervisor, Sound Advice; Jason C Miller – CEO, Eventim Live Asia; Jennifer Pyken – Music Supervisor (The Way Home, This Is Us, Workaholics, Las Vegas & more); Jesper Skibsby – Founder, WARM (Worldwide Airplay Radio Monitor); John McGrew – Music Creative Production, Netflix Series Animation; Jordan “DJ Swivel” Young – Founder & CEO, Hooky; Katie Hargrove – Co-Founder, Little Wolf Music & Sound; Kenny “Tick” Salcido – Sr. VP/Head of A&R, Red Bull Records; Kristen McFarren – Associate Manager, Original Music,FOX Entertainment Music; Mandar Thakur – COO, Times Music (India); Maria Gironas – Founder, Cool Sh*t, Cool People; Mark Sutherland – Contributing Editor, Music Business Worldwide (Music & Media Journalist); Markus Schwarzer – Co-Founder & CEO, Cyanite; Michael Mancuso – Co-Founder & Executive Vice President, The Hello Group; Mike Fink – Head of Creator Services, DistroKid; Mike Knobloch – President of Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal; Mike Weiss – VP of Music & Head A&R, UnitedMasters; Mio Vukovic – Sr. Vice President A&R/Head of Creative, Disney Music Group; Natalie Hayden – Senior Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures; Nikki Walsh – Vice President of Soundtrack & Marketing, Universal Pictures; Paul Resnikoff – Founder & Publisher, Digital Music News; Peymon Maskan – Founder, Radish Music Supervision; Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE – Chairman InterTalent Rights Group/Chosen Music; Rachel Levy – Executive Vice President, Motion Picture Music, Universal Pictures; Ritch Esra – Publisher, The Music Registry & Co-Founder, MUBU-TV; Richard Gottehrer – Founder & Chief Creative Officer, The Orchard; Ryan Svendsen – Head of Music, Millennium Media; Sat Bisla – Founder & President, A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO; Savan Kotecha – (Academy Award Nominated Songwriter/Producer – One Direction, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift & more); Selena Arizanovic – Director, Programming Music, FOX Entertainment Music; Shivam Malhotra – Founder & CEO, Malsons Media (India); Steve Schnur – Worldwide Executive & President, Music, Electronic Arts; Taylor Jones – Founder & CEO, The Hello Group; Vikki Jacobs – Vice President of Film & Music Licensing, Universal Pictures; Wendy Goldstein – Co-President, Republic Records; Zoe Gillespie – Vice President, Brand Partnerships, Capitol Music Group + Motown Records, and many others to be unveiled soon.
For the full list of current MUSEXPO speakers, and the event program, click HERE.
For sponsorship, panelist, partnership, or artist showcase opportunities contact Sat Bisla at sat@anrworldwide.com.
To register to attend MUSEXPO, and for discounted hotel room rates, click HERE.
1/1/24
BILLIE EILISH MANAGER, DISNEY MUSIC, CAPITOL RECORDS
NETFLIX, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, FOX TV,
INDIA'S MALSONS MEDIA, EA GAMES, CYANITE AI,
REPUBLIC RECORDS, INTERTALENT, VIRGIN MUSIC
& MANY MORE CONFIRMED
TO PARTICIPATE AT MUSEXPO 2024
MUSEXPO joins a week-long series of events that includes the Global Synch & Brands Summit, A&R Summit, and more, as it brings together the international music community for key insights and discussions on the evolution of the worldwide music business including A&R, publishing, digital, live, management, sync (film, TV, trailers, videogames, advertising), distribution, AI, radio/streaming, and much more.
In addition, MUSEXPO will feature an array of emerging U.S. and global talent – past events have seen artists get signed and launched onto the global stage including Katy Perry, Jessie J, Sheppard, Forest Blakk, Gavin James, The Temper Trap, Lime Cordiale, Frank Turner, LMFAO, Kier Gibson, and countless others.
Some of the speakers joining next year’s event include: Adam Taylor – President & CEO, APM Music; Alicen Schneider– Former Head of TV/Music, NBCUniversal; Angela Leus – Senior Vice President of Film Music,Universal Pictures; Arina Logacheva – Senior A&R Manager, Parlophone Records; Charles “CB” Burks – Vice President A&R, Red Bull Records; Chukwudi “Obi” Obi – Director, Publishing Creative – Red Bull Records; Craig Logan – Founder & CEO, LME (Dido, Forest Blakk, Luke Evans); Danny Rukasin – Partner & Co-Owner, Best Friends Music (Manager of Billie Eilish, Finneas); Glen Gabriel – Composer & Producer (Sweden); Hussain “Spek” Yoosuf – EVP, International & Emerging Markets, Reservoir; Jacqueline Saturn – President, Virgin Music Group North America & EVP, Global Artist Relations; Jason Markey – Founder & Music Supervisor, Sound Advice; Jason C Miller – CEO, Eventim Live Asia; Jennifer Pyken – Music Supervisor (The Way Home, This Is Us, Workaholics, Las Vegas & more); Jesper Skibsby – Founder, WARM (Worldwide Airplay Radio Monitor); John McGrew – Music Creative Production, Netflix Series Animation;Jordan “DJ Swivel” Young – Founder & CEO, Hooky; Katie Hargrove – Co-Founder, Little Wolf Music & Sound; Kenny “Tick” Salcido – Sr. VP/Head of A&R, Red Bull Records; Kristen McFarren – Associate Manager, Original Music, FOX Entertainment Music; Maria Gironas – Founder, Cool Sh*t, Cool People;Mark Sutherland – Contributing Editor, Music Business Worldwide (Music & Media Journalist); Markus Schwarzer – Co-Founder & CEO, Cyanite; Michael Mancuso – Co-Founder & Executive Vice President, The Hello Group; Mike Fink – Head of Creator Services, DistroKid; Mike Knobloch – President of Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal; Mike Weiss – VP of Music & Head A&R, UnitedMasters; Mio Vukovic – Sr. Vice President A&R/Head of Creative, Disney Music Group; Natalie Hayden – Senior Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures; Nikki Walsh – Vice President of Soundtrack & Marketing, Universal Pictures;Peymon Maskan – Founder, Radish Music Supervision; Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE – Chairman InterTalent Rights Group/Chosen Music; Rachel Levy – Executive Vice President, Motion Picture Music, Universal Pictures; Ritch Esra – Publisher, The Music Registry & Co-Founder, MUBU-TV; Richard Gottehrer – Founder & Chief Creative Officer, The Orchard; Ryan Svendsen – Head of Music, Millennium Media; Sat Bisla – Founder & President, A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO; Savan Kotecha – (Academy Award Nominated Songwriter/Producer – One Direction, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift& more); Selena Arizanovic – Director, Programming Music, FOX Entertainment Music; Shivam Malhotra – Founder & CEO, Malsons Media (India); Steve Schnur – Worldwide Executive & President, Music, Electronic Arts; Taylor Jones – Founder & CEO, The Hello Group; Vikki Jacobs – Vice President of Film & Music Licensing, Universal Pictures; Wendy Goldstein – Co-President, Republic Records; Zoe Gillespie – Vice President, Brand Partnerships, Capitol Music Group + Motown Records, and many others to be unveiled soon.
11/13/23
GLOBAL HIT SONGWRITER SAVAN KOTECHA JOINS
WENDY GOLDSTEIN, CO-PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC RECORDS
FOR AN EXCLUSIVE KEYNOTE AT MUSEXPO
MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net) the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the “United Nations of Music,” has confirmed a special keynote interview with one of the world’s most successful creatives and a regular collaborator of the world’s top hitmaker Max Martin - the Academy Award nominated songwriter Savan Kotecha who has penned hits for One Direction, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and more.
Savan will moderate an exclusive keynote interview with Wendy Goldstein, co-President, Republic Records during a special on-one-one interview on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, at MUSEXPO.
Wendy, who will be celebrating 30 years in A&R next year, is unquestionably one of the industry’s most gifted A&R executives. She has overseen the careers of renowned artists such as The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, John Legend, Hailee Steinfeld, and many more. Her journey in the music business began as an assistant in the A&R department of Epic Records, followed by impactful stints at Geffen Records where she personally signed the Roots, Common, GZA, Mos Def, and The Bloodhound Gang. She then joined Priority Records/Capitol where she orchestrated a label deal with Disturbing tha Peace and oversaw projects for Snoop Dogg, Chingy, LaToya Luckett, and others.
Wendy joined Republic Records in 2009, initially as an A&R Consultant, later assuming the role of Senior Vice President of A&R in 2011. In 2014, she was appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Urban A&R, solidifying her place as a key figure in the label’s leadership.
Wendy is also the recipient of the inaugural annual Seymour Stein - Global A&R Award, which takes place at MUSEXPO next year. Seymour, a legend in the music industry known for his discovery of iconic artists, serves as the inspiration behind this award. His unparalleled signings, including Madonna, Talking Heads, Ramones, Pretenders, Depeche Mode, The Cure, and many others have left an indelible mark on the music landscape. His dedication to the art of A&R made him an enduring figure in the music industry, and this award seeks to celebrate and perpetuate his legacy.
MUSEXPO takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California “The Media & Sync Capital of the World,” which is home to companies including Disney, Marvel Studios, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Pictures, Nickelodeon, The CW, ABC, FOX, Fremantle Media, NBCUniversal, Netflix Animation, Hulu, Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Pictures and many others.
11/6/23
HITMAKERS SAVAN KOTECHA, JORDAN "DJ SWIVEL" YOUNG
CYANITE AI, DISNEY MUSIC GROUP, EA GAMES, FOX,
NETFLIX, REPUBLIC RECORDS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES
& MORE JOIN GROWING MUSEXPO 2024 LINEUP
MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net) the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the "United Nations of Music," has confirmed more inspiring and respected creatives and executives to its burgeoning and stellar 2024 conference speaker lineup.
Confirming their participation as part of the exciting MUSEXPO 2024 lineup, which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California "The Media & Sync Capital of the World" are some of the most visionary and influential executives in music and pop culture whose work impacts the international markets.
Just added to speak and participate at MUSEXPO is Academy Award nominated Savan Kotecha, who is an American-Indian songwriter and record producer who has written for almost every major pop artist in the last 20 years. His artist collaborations include the biggest hits for Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Ellie Goulding, Usher, Maroon 5, Justin Beiber, Camila Cabello, One Direction, Sam Smith and many more. He is the recipient of 9 BMI Awards, 21 ASCAP Awards, and songs that have had 18 Grammy nominations. His songs have achieved No.1 status all over the world, having sold more than 500 million copies.
Also, added to the event program is Jordan "DJ Swivel" Young, a Grammy Award-winning music producer/mixer and the visionary CEO & Founder of Hooky for Artists, a groundbreaking AI music and tech startup committed to empowering artists. Young's partnership with The Chainsmokers resulted in a phenomenal achievement of three RIAA Diamond Certifications for chart-topping hits like "Closer," "Something Just Like This," and "Don't Let Me Down." In 2011, Young gained widespread recognition while working as Beyoncé's vocal engineer on her album 4. His remarkable accomplishments led to him being honored as "Secret Genius: Dance" by Spotify in 2018. His impressive list of collaborations includes notable artists such as Rema, BTS, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Rihanna, Jay-Z, and many others.
Also, recently added to the lineup are Arina Logacheva, Sr. A&R Manager, Parlophone Records (UK); Jennifer Pyken, Music Supervisor (The Way Home, This Is Us, Workaholics, Las Vegas & more); John McGrew, Music Creative Production, Netflix Series Animation; Michael Mancuso, Co-Founder & Executive Vice President, The Hello Group; Mike Knobloch, President of Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal; Mike Weiss, VP Music & Head A&R, UnitedMasters; Mio Vukovic, Sr. Vice President A&R / Head of Creative, The Hello Group; Disney Music Group; Rachel Levy, Executive Vice President of Motion Picture Music, Universal Pictures; Selena Arizanovic, Director, Programming Music, FOX Entertainment Music; Shivam Malhotra, Founder & CEO, Malsons Media (India); Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive & President of Music, Electronic Arts; Wendy Goldstein, Co-President, Republic Records; Zoe Gillespie, Vice President, Brand Partnerships + Strategy, Capitol Records, and many more to be unveiled soon.
For the full list of current MUSEXPO speakers, and the event program, click HERE.
For sponsorship, panelist, partnership or showcase opportunities contact Sat Bisla at sat@anrworldwide.com.
To register to attend MUSEXPO, and for discounted hotel room rates, click HERE.
10/30/23
WENDY GOLDSTEIN, CO-PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC RECORDS
TO RECEIVE SEYMOUR STEIN – GLOBAL A&R AWARD
AT MUSEXPO 2024 IN BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net) the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the “United Nations of Music,” recently announced the establishment of the Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award.
This prestigious accolade will honor the illustrious career of Wendy Goldstein, Co-President of Republic Records, one of the world’s most accomplished A&R executives. The award ceremony will take place during an A&R Worldwide gala dinner at the MUSEXPO conference in Burbank, CA.
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Seymour Stein, a legend in the music industry known for his discovery of iconic artists, serves as the inspiration behind this award. His unparalleled signings, including Madonna, Talking Heads, Ramones, Pretenders, Depeche Mode, The Cure, and many others have left an indelible mark on the music landscape. His dedication to the art of A&R makes him an enduring figure in the music industry, and this award seeks to celebrate and perpetuate his legacy.
Wendy Goldstein, who will be celebrating 30 years in A&R next year, is unquestionably one of the industry’s most gifted A&R executives. She has overseen the careers of renowned artists such as The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, John Legend, Hailee Steinfeld, and many more. Her journey in the music business began as an assistant in the A&R department of Epic Records, followed by impactful stints at Geffen Records where she personally signed the Roots, Common, GZA, Mos Def, and The Bloodhound Gang. She then joined Priority Records/Capitol where she orchestrated a label deal with Disturbing tha Peace and oversaw projects for Snoop Dogg, Chingy, LaToya Luckett, and others.
Goldstein joined Republic Records in 2009, initially as an A&R Consultant, later assuming the role of Senior Vice President of A&R in 2011. In 2014, she was appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Urban A&R, solidifying her place as a key figure in the label’s leadership.
The Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award will honor Wendy Goldstein’s outstanding contributions to the music industry, highlighting her remarkable A&R skills and her dedication to nurturing talent.
Sat Bisla, President & Founder of A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO, stated, “Wendy Goldstein’s career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to the art of A&R and her exceptional talent for identifying and developing artists who shape the music industry and impact global pop culture. Wendy’s unique abilities, instincts, and musical foresight make her truly remarkable and impactful as an A&R aficionado. She is the embodiment of the spirit of Seymour Stein’s legacy.”
The inaugural presentation of the Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award, scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, during an A&R Worldwide gala dinner post-MUSEXPO, will mark the beginning of a tradition that celebrates excellence in A&R worldwide, and the indomitable spirit of discovery in music. The Global A&R Award will be presented in association with Richard Gottherer, Seymour’s longtime friend and co-Founder of Sire Records, and Seymour’s daughter Mandy Stein.
For further information about the Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award, or to purchase tables or tickets, please contact info@anrworldwide.com, or call +1.323.782.0770.
10/15/23
MUSEXPO “UNITED NATIONS OF MUSIC”
UNVEILS MORE SPEAKERS FOR ITS 2024 PROGRAM
In a harmonious convergence of music industry titans, MUSEXPO, the foremost music business conference, has unveiled its 2024 event schedule, which will take place from March 17 – 20, in Burbank, CA – “The Media Capital of the World.”
Renowned for its unwavering commitment to shaping the future of the music business, MUSEXPO has curated a rich agenda that delves into pivotal facets of the industry. The schedule of events has been unveiled HERE, with dozens of high-profile executives, and companies already confirmed for next year’s exciting event.
MUSEXPO 2024 promises a dynamic exploration of the ever-evolving landscape of A&R, where the artistry and business of music converge seamlessly. With a spotlight on cutting-edge AI technologies, attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the creative process and reshaping the industry’s future.
Music publishing, artist management, and streaming will take center stage, fostering dialogue on strategies for maximizing revenue in a digital age. In the ever-expanding realm of technology, MUSEXPO will provide a comprehensive view of the latest innovations shaping the music landscape.
Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East will be in sharp focus, reflecting the global nature of the music market. Attendees will delve into the opportunities and challenges of these diverse markets, exploring new avenues for growth and collaboration.
The sync focus segment will illuminate the pivotal role of music in film, TV, promos, on-demand services, movie trailers, advertising, and interactive gaming, emphasizing its profound impact on visual media. With much more scope of the overall arching U.S. and international music business highlighted at the event with evolving movements and trends.
Some of the speakers already confirmed for MUSEXPO 2024 are: Angela Leus – Senior Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures; Jacqueline Saturn – President, Virgin Music; Jason Markey – Founder & Music Supervisor, Sound Advice; Jason C Miller – CEO, Eventim Live Asia; John McGrew – Music Creative Production, Netflix Series Animation; Katie Hargrove – Co-Founder, Little Wolf Music & Sound; Kenny Salcido – Sr. VP/Head of A&R, Red Bull Records; Kristen McFarren – Associate Manager, Original Music, FOX Entertainment Music; Mark Sutherland– Contributing Editor, Music Business Worldwide (Music & Media Journalist); Markus Schwarzer – Co-Founder & CEO, Cyanite; Mike Knobloch – President of Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal; Natalie Hayden – Sr. Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures; Nikki Walsh – Vice President of Soundtrack & Marketing, Universal Pictures; Peymon Maskan – Founder, Radish Music Supervision; Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE – Chairman InterTalent Rights Group/Chosen Music; Rachel Levy – Executive Vice President of Motion Picture Music, Universal Pictures; Ritch Esra – Publisher, The Music Registry & Co-Founder, MUBU-TV; Ryan Svendsen – Head of Music, Millennium Media; Sat Bisla – Founder & President, A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO; Selena Arizanovic – Director, Programming Music, FOX Entertainment Music; Steve Schnur – Worldwide Executive & President of Music, Electronic Arts; Vikki Jacobs – Vice President of Film & Music Licensing, Universal Pictures, and dozens of others to be unveiled in the next few weeks.
MUSEXPO which celebrates its 24th global edition next year has been the inspiration for the launch of other conferences around the world including in the US, UK, Ibiza, Asia, and other markets. The event is renowned for bringing together some of the world’s top executives, creatives and launching unsigned and emerging acts onto the global stage including Katy Perry, The Temper Trap, Frank Turner, Jessie J, Teddybears, LMFAO, Gavin James, Sheppard, Forest Blakk, Robyn, Missy Higgins, Avalanche City, Lime Cordiale and many others.
For registration and more information on sponsorship, speakers, artist showcases, and early registration savings, click HERE.
10/1/23
MUSEXPO "UNITED NATIONS OF MUSIC"
UNVEILS ITS CONFERENCE AGENDA
FOR ITS 2024 GLOBAL EDITION IN BURBANK, CA
In a harmonious convergence of music industry titans, MUSEXPO, the foremost music business conference, has unveiled its 2024 event schedule, which will take place from March 17 – 20, in Burbank, CA – "The Media Capital of the World."
Renowned for its unwavering commitment to shaping the future of the music business, MUSEXPO has curated a rich agenda that delves into pivotal facets of the industry. The schedule of events has been unveiled HERE, with dozens of high-profile executives, and companies already confirmed for next year's exciting event.
MUSEXPO 2024 promises a dynamic exploration of the ever-evolving landscape of A&R, where the artistry and business of music converge seamlessly. With a spotlight on cutting-edge AI technologies, attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the creative process and reshaping the industry’s future.
Music publishing, artist management, and streaming will take center stage, fostering dialogue on strategies for maximizing revenue in a digital age. In the ever-expanding realm of technology, MUSEXPO will provide a comprehensive view of the latest innovations shaping the music landscape.
Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East will be in sharp focus, reflecting the global nature of the music market. Attendees will delve into the opportunities and challenges of these diverse markets, exploring new avenues for growth and collaboration.
The sync focus segment will illuminate the pivotal role of music in film, TV, promos, on-demand services, movie trailers, advertising, and interactive gaming, emphasizing its profound impact on visual media. With much more scope of the overall arching U.S. and international music business highlighted at the event with evolving movements and trends.
A highlight of the event will be the prestigious awards ceremonies, including the "International Music Person of the Year" accolade, honoring Jacqueline Saturn, President, Virgin Music, and Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE, Chairman & Founder, InterTalent Rights Group, who will receive the esteemed "Lifetime Achievement Award."
Adding to the excitement, MUSEXPO will debut the annual Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award, celebrated during a gala dinner event curated by A&R Worldwide. This recognition underscores the conference's commitment to nurturing emerging talent and fostering global creative and business opportunities. The honoree of this esteemed award will be announced this month.
With its signature networking receptions and awards ceremonies, MUSEXPO remains the premier destination for U.S. and international industry professionals seeking to forge meaningful connections and explore the frontiers of the music business.
In 2024, MUSEXPO reaffirms its position as the catalyst for inspiration, innovation, and collaboration in the global music industry. MUSEXPO will also present burgeoning and emerging talent from across the world with its highly anticipated artist showcases, which have led to many signings and launches of artists from around the world including Katy Perry, The Temper Trap, Frank Turner, Teddybears, LMFAO, Gavin James, Sheppard, Forest Blakk, Robyn, Lime Cordiale and many others.
For registration and more information on sponsorship, speakers, artist showcases, and early registration savings, click HERE.
9/24/23
CYANITE A.I., EA GAMES, EVENTIM ASIA, INTERTALENT,
NBC UNIVERSAL, NETFLIX, RED BULL RECORDS,
UNIVERSAL PICTURES, VIRGIN MUSIC & MORE
JOIN MUSEXPO 2024 LINEUP…
MUSEXPO, the annual international music industry conference, and showcase event, is set to return with its highly anticipated 24th global edition, "United Nations of Music,” from March 17 to 20 in Burbank, CA, known as "The Media Capital of The World."
Next year's event will focus on music, creativity, A&R, sync, publishing, management, distribution, live, a spotlight on Asia/S.E. Asia/Middle East, audio streaming, digital innovation, and bringing together industry leaders, emerging talent, and visionaries from around the world.
One of the highlights of MUSEXPO 2024 is the prestigious "International Music Person of The Year" award, which will be presented to Jacqueline Saturn, President, Virgin Records. Jacqueline Saturn's remarkable contributions to the music industry make her a true luminary in her field, and her dedication to artists and music culture is truly commendable.
Another distinguished honoree is Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE, Chairman & Founder, InterTalent Rights Group, who will receive the coveted "Lifetime Achievement Award." With over 30 years of invaluable contributions to the UK and global music and media business, Professor Shalit has left an indelible mark on the industry.
MUSEXPO attendees can look forward to engaging keynote panels, including one featuring Mike Knobloch, President, Music & Publishing at NBCUniversal, and his music sync and licensing team from Universal Pictures. Additionally, a special keynote interview with Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive & President of Music, EA Games, promises to offer insights into the intersection of music and gaming, a rapidly growing area of the industry.
Excitingly, MUSEXPO 2024 will also mark the launch of the annual Seymour Stein – Global A&R Awards, paying tribute to the late and legendary A&R visionary Seymour Stein. The Global A&R Award will be bestowed upon an influential A&R executive who embodies creative instinct, artist development expertise, passion, authenticity, and extraordinary talent discovery in the world of music. The inaugural honoree will be announced soon.
With a lineup of distinguished speakers and panelists, MUSEXPO 2024 promises to deliver an opportunity for attendees to gain industry insights, network with some of the most influential figures in the music business and learn about the essential aspects of today's modern U.S. and global music business.
Early confirmed speakers include Angela Leus (Universal Pictures), Jason C. Miller (Eventim Live Asia), John McGrew (Netflix Series Animation), Katie Hargrove (Little Wolf Music & Sound), Mark Sutherland (Rolling Stone, Music Business Worldwide), Markus Schwarzer (Cyanite), Mike Knobloch (NBCUniversal), Kenny "Tick" Salcido (Red Bull Records), Natalie Hayden (Universal Pictures), Nikki Walsh (Universal Pictures), Peymon Maskan (Radish Music Supervision), Rachel Levy (Universal Pictures), Ritch Esra (The Music Registry & MUBU-TV), Steve Schnur (Electronic Arts), Vikki Jacobs (Universal Pictures), and many others to be unveiled in the coming weeks.
MUSEXPO “United Nations of Music” is an unparalleled platform for music professionals to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the artistry that transcends borders.
For registration and more information on sponsorship, speakers, artist showcases, and early registration savings, click HERE.
9/10/23
A&R WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES THE ANNUAL
SEYMOUR STEIN – GLOBAL A&R AWARD
TO BE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED AT MUSEXPO 2024
MUSEXPO, the preeminent global music industry conference known as the "United Nations of Music," has announced the establishment of the Seymour Stein, Global A&R Award. The Global A&R Award stems from the vision of the original A&R Worldwide Awards that were launched back in 2013 at MUSEXPO at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
This annual honorarium will pay tribute to the remarkable legacy of Seymour Stein, one of the most influential A&R executives in modern music history, and co-Founder of the iconic Sire Records. The award will be presented at the MUSEXPO conference, set to take place in the Media Capital of the World, Burbank, CA, from March 17 – 20, 2024.
Seymour Stein's storied career is synonymous with the discovery and nurturing of some of the most iconic artists of our time. His signings, including Madonna, Talking Heads, The Ramones, The Pretenders, Body Count (featuring Ice-T), Ministry, as well as international acts like The Cure, Depeche Mode, Erasure, Echo & The Bunnymen, and The Smiths, have left an indelible mark on the music industry. His profound contributions to the industry and his unwavering dedication to the art of A&R make him a true visionary and an inspiration to countless music professionals worldwide.
Seymour Stein's association with MUSEXPO was deep-rooted, often finding him at the event as a prominent speaker and devoted attendee. It was at this very conference that he discovered the now Platinum-selling artist Forest Blakk, helped with his signing to Atlantic Records, and pursued numerous other talented acts such as The Temper Trap, LMFAO, Gavin James, and more whom he discovered at the MUSEXPO. Seymour's passion for music and his instinctive A&R approach cemented his legacy as a true music fan and an unparalleled industry tastemaker.
Sat Bisla, President & Founder of A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO, shared a close bond with Seymour Stein, built upon a shared love for music and the insatiable desire to uncover raw talent. Their global musical escapades took them across continents, spreading their message of gut-driven A&R from India to Finland, Australia to Israel, the UK to France, and beyond. Their shared philosophy emphasized the importance of nurturing talent and retaining a profound connection to the essence of music itself.
When Bisla approached Richard Gottherer, Seymour's longtime friend and co-Founder of Sire Records, and Seymour's daughter Mandy Stein about the idea of the "Global A&R Award" their immediate enthusiasm validated the notion. Both were eager to support the initiative, recognizing the intrinsic alignment between Seymour's values and A&R Worldwide's reputation as a global leader of artist discovery and development that has helped hundreds of artists with record label, publishing, booking, sync, and brand deals, as well as MUSEXPO's mission of championing and showcasing talent on an international stage.
Mandy Stein stated, "In a lot of ways when I reflect on my father and his legacy in music, I'm proud of his position as both a pioneer and a risk taker. I think about him taking a gamble on this unknown music genre – Punk Rock – and an unknown band – the Ramones – and his undying belief in both, which would go on to change the world of music. Signing Madonna from his hospital bed when every other label had passed on her – a risk taker! In addition to these qualities, what is so admirable was his faith in the artist and being prepared to back up their ideas and creative vision, and persevere with them hand in hand, despite the obstacles placed in front of them. Just look at his dogged pursuit of Talking Heads for over a year, letting them develop to a point where they felt ready to sign to a label and make an album for the ages. Whether it be Punk, Pop, Hip-Hop, or Country, the common thread for Seymour was the strength of the song. Its importance was paramount to my dad, and he could hear a hit – even in its rawest form. These qualities were the essence of his being, and I think had an impact on both music and the other A&R people that followed in his footsteps. He was a leader and a role model, and I am thrilled that both A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO have recognized these qualities and strive to keep up his great work and legacy alive with the first-ever Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award."
Richard Gottherer, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, The Orchard added, "Seymour was the music. Although he never played an instrument, he was better at it than anyone I'd ever met. The music was part of him, and he shared it with the world through the artists he discovered and the legendary label we started together. This award will keep his legacy alive by honoring the individuals that maintain that spirit of discovery and contribute to making our industry so unique and special."
The inaugural Seymour Stein, Global A&R Award promises to uphold Seymour Stein's legacy by celebrating A&R excellence, artistic vision, and the spirit of discovery that continues to drive the music industry forward. This award will serve as a timeless tribute to a man whose influence will forever resonate in the world of music. The Seymour Stein, Global A&R Award presentation will take place during a gala dinner event on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
The inaugural honoree of this prestigious award will be announced soon.
For more information on MUSEXPO, and to register to attend the event visit www.musexpo.net.
Contact info@anrworldwide.com for questions pertaining to sponsorship, panel, and artist showcasing opportunities.
8/28/23
MUSEXPO 2024 CONFIRMS EXCLUSIVE KEYNOTE
WITH STEVE SCHNUR, WORLDWIDE EXECUTIVE
& PRESIDENT MUSIC, ELECTRONIC ARTS
Steve Schnur, the Worldwide Executive & President Music at Electronic Arts, has been confirmed as an exclusive keynote panelist at next year’s MUSEXPO “United Nations of Music” event, scheduled for March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, CA, “The Media Capital of The World.” Schnur’s extensive career and expertise will take center stage during a highly anticipated interview, moderated by renowned music journalist Mark Sutherland, a notable contributor to publications like Rolling Stone, The Times, Sunday Times, and Music Business Worldwide.
The keynote session will delve into the intersection of music and interactive video games, exploring their interconnected ecosystem and the role of artists, songs, and scores in enhancing the auditory and gaming experience for a vast global audience.
Steve Schnur’s multifaceted journey includes roles as a label and music publishing company President, TV executive producer, music supervisor, professional musician, songwriter, composer, and record producer. His significant impact spans music, movies, television, sports, video games, and digital interactive entertainment worldwide.
His achievements have garnered recognition from Forbes, Rolling Stone, CNN, ESPN, The London Financial Times, and The New York Times. Schnur has been labeled “One of the Most Creative People in Entertainment” byEntertainment Weekly, “One of the Most Powerful People in the Music Business” and “One of the Top 20 Power Players in Digital Entertainment” by Billboard, and “One of the Top 25 Power Players in the New Hollywood” by The Wall Street Journal.
Schnur’s dedication to music supervision has led to numerous awards, including the Guild of Music Supervisorsaward for “Best Music Supervision in a Video Game” original in 2023, highlighting his work on Battlefield 2042 DLC. His philanthropic efforts are also notable, as evidenced by his receipt of The Beacon of Hope Award from The Lili Claire Foundation.
From early beginnings at MTV to executive roles at major record labels, including Elektra Records and Capitol Records, Schnur’s influence has been pivotal in shaping the industry. As the Worldwide Executive of EA Music Group, he has orchestrated international breakthroughs for artists like Green Day, CHVRCHES, Imagine Dragons, Billie Eilish, and many others positioning video game soundtracks as cultural touchpoints.
Schnur’s impact extends to his involvement in various boards, foundations, and initiatives, reflecting his commitment to music, entertainment, and social change. His keynote at MUSEXPO promises valuable insights into the evolving landscape of music in gaming, as well as music and gaming’s evolution into other technologies and platforms.
Schnur joins MUSEXPO’s prominent recent announcements confirming the exclusive keynote with the music team from Universal Pictures, and Mike Knobloch, President, Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal, as well as various other high-profile executives and companies already unveiled for next year’s 24th global edition of MUSEXPO.
8/21/23
JACQUELINE SATURN, PRESIDENT, VIRGIN MUSIC
TO BE HONORED AT MUSEXPO 2024
AS "INTERNATIONAL MUSIC PERSON OF THE YEAR"
MUSEXPO 2024 (www.musexpo.net) “United Nations of Music,” which returns next year to the “Media Capital of The World,” Burbank, California from March 17th – 20th for its annual global music business and showcase event will present its coveted “International Music Person of the Year” award to one of the most influential and respected music executives, Jacqueline Saturn, President, Virgin Music.
MUSEXPO joins a week-long series of events that includes the Global Synch & Brands Summit, A&R Summit, and more, as it brings together the international music community for key insights and discussions on the evolution of the worldwide music business.
The event will bring together music executives from around the world, as well as Jacqueline’s colleagues and friends from across the industry, to recognize her significant achievements and contributions to the U.S. and global music industry during a special VIP Awards Gala Luncheon on Tuesday, March 19th. The luncheon will feature a special awards honorarium and presentations from the City of Burbank; County of Los Angeles and representatives from the State of California to pay tribute to Jacqueline’s remarkable and indelible career in the music business.
The awards luncheon will also be preceded by an exclusive keynote interview with Jacqueline Saturn at MUSEXPO, which will highlight her personal and professional journey from the beginning to being one of the world’s most respected and capable executives today.
Jacqueline Saturn is the President of Virgin Music, the industry-leading artist-development focused, full label services company, which is part of Virgin Music Group, the newly formed global independent music division of Universal Music Group. Saturn’s influence is well-acknowledged, garnering recognition on Billboard’s “Power 100,” “Women in Music,” and numerous “Power Players” lists, as well as Variety’s Women’s Impact Report. Her extensive career in the music domain has been spotlighted in Rolling Stone, Music Business Worldwide, Variety, and more. She is also on the Los Angeles Chapter Board of the Recording Academy® and holds the position of Chapter Governor.
Saturn embarked on her trajectory as a graduate of Syracuse University. She went on to thrive for 19 years at Epic Records, where she ascended to Sr. Vice President of Radio Promotion and helmed campaigns for many iconic artists. She later joined Capitol Music Group where she served as General Manager of Harvest Records and later became President of Caroline, now Virgin Music.
Under her leadership at Virgin, the team has reached incredible milestones with artists across genres, including massive success with Rema’s “Calm Down (with Selena Gomez),” which became the No.1 most-streamed Afrobeat song of all time on Spotify, notched No.1 singles in multiple countries, hit No.1 at four formats of radio (Pop, Urban, Rhythmic and Hot AC), and made history as the No.1 most viewed African artist video of all time on YouTube. David Kushner’s global hit “Daylight” is now at 18 straight weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, with Platinum or Gold certification in 17 countries and approaching 1 billion global streams. As a pioneer in the K-Pop business as early as 2018, NCT 127 was the second K-Pop artist ever to land three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 under the helm of Virgin Music. Rapper NF recently soared to the top of the charts with his third top-three album on theBillboard 200, with Hope at No.2. XXXTENTACION’s “SAD!” has made the landmark achievement of reaching RIAADiamond certification.
Amidst her professional eminence, Saturn remains deeply committed to philanthropy, supporting various charitable causes, including Gilda’s Club, The Friendship Circle, and Creative Community for Peace. Her role extends to being a sought-after speaker at esteemed industry events and universities, including USC and her alma mater Syracuse. Residing in Los Angeles with her family, Saturn’s dynamic presence continues to elevate the music industry, fostering success and positive change.
Sat Bisla, President & Founder, A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO stated, “Jacqueline’s remarkable contributions to the music and related industries have earned her the well-deserved recognition as the esteemed “International Music Person of the Year” honoree at next year’s MUSEXPO. Over the course of Jacqueline’s illustrious three-decade career, her unwavering dedication and visionary leadership have left an indelible mark on the music industry’s landscape. In addition, Jacqueline’s efforts to inspire the next generation of young executives, her selfless guidance and support to those around her, and her unparalleled passion for breaking artists from around the world make her the ideal recipient for this very special award and honorarium.”
Previous “International Music Person of the Year” awards honorees have included Monte Lipman, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Republic Records & Avery Lipman, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Republic Records; Pete Ganbarg, President A&R Atlantic Records & President, Grammy & Emmy Award Winning & Oscar-nominated global hit songwriter Diane Warren; Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive & President Music, EA Games; Daniel Glass, President & Founder, Glassnote Entertainment Group; Alexandra Patsavas, Music Creative + Production / Original SeriesNetflix; George Ergatoudis, Head of Music, UK & Ireland, Apple; Harvey Goldsmith, Founder, Harvey Goldsmith Presents (Live Aid, Live Earth, Prince’s Trust); Lisa Worden, Vice President, Rock & Alternative, iHeartMedia, and Program Director of ALT 98.7 and numerous other global music and media influencers!
8/17/23
MUSEXPO 2024 TO PRESENT EXCLUSIVE PANEL
WITH NBCUNIVERSAL & UNIVERSAL PICTURES
PRESIDENT OF MUSIC & PUBLISHING AND ITS TEAM
NBCUniversal and Universal Pictures, two of the most respected and influential motion picture film and multi-media studios in the world have confirmed a special exclusive keynote at next year’s MUSEXPO “United Nations of Media,” which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California – “The Media Capital of The World.”
This influential lineup of executives from NBCUniversal and Universal Pictures will be a globally exclusive sync forum giving MUSEXPO delegates a front-row seat on the focus, responsibilities and framework of the team’s day-to-day focus at the studios.
The team is led by the highly regarded, respected and capable Mike Knobloch, President, Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal. In his role as a prominent figure within the music business landscape, Knobloch takes the helm in supervising all facets of the studio’s music and soundtracks. Adding to his impressive responsibilities, he adeptly manages the administration of one of the industry’s most expansive film and television music publishing collections.
As a Grammy-nominated music supervisor and producer, he holds the distinction of contributing to four of the highest-grossing films globally—Jurassic World, Furious 7, Titanic, and Avatar—each securing a spot in the illustrious Top 10 list.
Over the past decade, the songs and soundtracks under Knobloch’s supervision and team’s support have achieved an astounding feat, amassing over 42 billion streams. Within the realms of Universal, he has demonstrated his musical prowess by skillfully overseeing the sonic landscape of some of the studio’s most successful franchises. These encompass but are not confined to Fast & Furious, Pitch Perfect, Despicable Me, and Fifty Shades of Grey. His accomplished touch extends to a wide array of musical projects, ranging from captivating musicals to projects that have garnered critical acclaim. Noteworthy endeavors include his contribution to Illuminatio’s Sing franchise, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, The Secret Life of Pets films, Les Misérables, Straight Outta Compton, Tár, Praise This, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Marry Me, DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour, and the Grammy-nominated soundtrack for Dear Evan Hansen.
Among his standout accomplishments are the anthemic “See You Again” from Furious 7, the global sensation “Happy” featured in Despicable Me 2, and the evocative “Earned It” from Fifty Shades of Grey—each of these tracks earning the prestigious RIAA Diamond certification. Moreover, his repertoire is enriched by the multi-platinum hit “Love Me Like You Do” and the iconic “Cups” from Pitch Perfect.
Beyond his musical prowess, Mike Knobloch is a fervent advocate for representation within the realm of music for visual media. Collaborating with Universal’s Global Talent Development & Inclusion group, he spearheaded the groundbreaking Composer Diversity Initiative in 2018. This pioneering program stands as the first of its kind, dedicated to identifying and nurturing talent from underrepresented groups in the industry.
Joining Mike is his esteemed, highly respected, and extremely talented team which includes Rachel Levy, Executive Vice President, Motion Picture Music, Universal Pictures; Angela Leus – Sr. Vice President, Film Music, Universal Pictures; Natalie Hayden – Sr. Vice President Film Music, Universal Pictures; Nikki Walsh – Vice President, Soundtrack & Marketing, Universal Pictures and Vikki Jacobs – Vice President, Film Music Licensing, Universal Pictures. Full biographies of these esteemed executives will be available HERE.
Sat Bisla, President & Founder, A&R Worldwide & MUSEXPO stated, “I’d like to thank my longtime friend Rachel Levy whom I had the pleasure of knowing for over two decades. We first met when Rachel was at Miramax Films, and I was managing composer/producer Rob Dougan [aka Clubbed To Death – the theme song for the Matrix]. Rachel was pivotal in helping support the idea of this unique and incredibly inspiring panel with Mike Knobloch and their esteemed team of Angela Leus, Natalie Hayden, Nikki Walsh, and Vikki Jacobs who are some of the best sync and music executives in the world. MUSEXPO 2024 delegates will be in for a real treat!”
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