Some of the world’s most powerful music executives including Monte Lipman (Founder & CEO, Republic Records), Sir Lucian Grainge (Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group), and Avery Lipman (President & COO, Republic Records).
Renowned for its stellar artist showcase and networking wine-tasting receptions, MUSEXPO is unique in its ability to bring together the music world in a meaningful and impactful manner.
MUSEXPO attracts some of the biggest names in music. Pictured (L-R) are Joe Arnold (Vice President, A&R Worldwide / MUSEXPO), and Chris Martin (Lead Singer, Coldplay).
Standing (L-R) are Ralph Simon (Founder & Chairman, Mobilium Global), Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE (Chairman InterTalent Rights Group & Chosen Music), Jon Platt (CEO, Sony Music Publishing), and Sat Bisla (President & Founder, A&R Worldwide / MUSEXPO).
Netflix’s leading music executives do an exclusive keynote at MUSEXPO. Pictured (L-R) are Alex Patsavas (Head of Music, Original Series) and Amy Dunning (Vice President, Music).
Pictured (L-R) are Ben Cooper (former BBC Radio 1 Controller), Matt Pincus (Co-Founder & CEO, MUSIC), Nick Raphael (Co-Founder, NWS Music Group), the late Larry King (CNN), Scooter Braun (CEO, HYBE America), Steve Schnur (Worldwide Executive & President of Music, Electronic Arts), and Sat Bisla (President & Founder, A&R Worldwide / MUSEXPO).
Several thousand artists have showcased at MUSEXPO over the past few decades, with many securing records, publishing, sync, and booking agent deals and becoming global superstars.
MUSEXPO’s legendary speaker and delegates networking luncheons are renowned for helping foster priceless relationships and opportunities.
Presenting the 2016 “International Music Person of the Year” award to Kevin Weatherly (Sr. Vice President Programming, KROQ Los Angeles) are Jimmy Kimmel (Host, Jimmy Kimmel Live, ABC Television) and MUSEXPO Founder Sat Bisla.
MUSEXPO provides great business and creative networking opportunities.
Multi-Platinum selling and Grammy Award winning singer / songwriter John Legend (center) attends the inaugural “Seymour Stein Global A&R Award” gala dinner honoring Wendy Goldstein, President & Chief Creative Officer, Republic Records (second from right) at MUSEXPO 2024.
For over two decades MUSEXPO has been at the forefront of bringing together some of the most crucial and informative panels and discussions to help evolve the worldwide music business.
Michael Rapino, Chairman & CEO, Live Nation highlighted the vision and evolution of the company and the overall global live, concert, and touring business at MUSEXPO.
Katy Perry does her first ever international A&R showcase at MUSEXPO in 2008 where she launched her debut hit single “I Kissed a Girl.” The MUSEXPO showcase helped launch Katy Perry’s career worldwide.
Networking at the very first MUSEXPO back in 2005 are (L-R) Deville Schober (Founder, Brainstorm, Germany), MUSEXPO Founder Sat Bisla, Mike Caren (Founder & CEO, APG), Craig Kallman (Chairman & CEO, Atlantic Records), and Jason Flom (Founder & CEO, Lava Records).
Apple 1’s global influencer Zane Lowe (pictured in the center) joined an influential panel at MUSEXPO Europe to discuss the power of audio in discovering and breaking artists. Also, pictured on the far right is Safta Jaffrey the original worldwide manager of multi-Platinum selling global stadium band Muse.
Mamie Coleman, Executive Vice President, FOX Entertainment Music (pictured second from the right) receives official proclamations from the City of Burbank, Los Angeles County, and California State Assembly at MUSEXPO 2023 in Burbank, CA for her contributions to music in media.
Market Focus India at MUSEXPO 2022 highlighted the rise of one of the world’s fastest-growing music territories with participation from some of India’s leading music executives and companies.
Discussing the artist management and live business at MUSEXPO 2024 are (L-R): Mobilium Global’s Ralph Simon, Danny Rukasin (Co-Founder & Partner, Best Friends Music: Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Bishop Briggs), Shivam Malhotra (Founder & CEO, Malsons Media, India), Shane Tobin (former Vice President, Partnerships, Sofar Sounds), David O'Connor (Vice President, Artist & Business Development, Live Nation), and Craig Logan (CEO, LME Worldwide: Management of Dido, Forest Blakk, Anastacia).
The Global Keynote panel at MUSEXPO 2024 brought together Melinda Newman (Executive Editor, West Coast & Nashville, Billboard), Allan Klepfisz (CEO, Fenix360), Aton Ben-Horin (Executive VP, A&R - Warner Music Group), Evan Bogart (Founder & CEO, Seeker Music), Mandar Thakur (CEO, Times Music, India), Milana Rabkin Lewis (Co-Founder & CEO, Stem), Robin Jenssen (CEO, KREATION Music Rights Europe AB).
MUSEXPO Founder Sat Bisla did the first-ever one-on-one interview with his longtime friend Dave Holmes (who was Coldplay’s worldwide manager for over 22 years) at MUSEXPO Asia Pacific. Sat was also responsible for helping Dave get Coldplay’s single “Yellow” on U.S. radio which helped launch the band in America, as well as being an advisor and A&R consultant to Dave during the release of Coldplay’s first two albums.
MUSEXPO 2006 was the first global music business conference in the world where YouTube’s Co-Founder spoke. Pictured (L-R) are renowned music business and A&R executive Ron Fair, legendary DJ Nic Harcourt, Marty Bandier (former Chairman & CEO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing), Steve Schnur (Worldwide Executive & President of Music, Electronic Arts), and Chad Hurley (Co-Founder, YouTube).
Receiving the “International Music Person of the Year” award at MUSEXPO 2016 was Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar Award winning songwriter Diane Warren with her two close friends including Sir Lucian Grainge (Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group) and Sat Bisla.
Jimmy Kimmel (Host, Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC TV) interviews his friend Daniel Glass (Founder, Glassnote Entertainment Group) at an exclusive A&R keynote interview at MUSEXPO 2013 in Hollywood.
Steve Jones (Guitarist, Sex Pistols) discusses the birth and evolution of the punk rock movement worldwide at MUSEXPO 2008.
Adam Tudhope, Founder, & Owner Everybody’s (worldwide manager of Keane and Mumford & Sons) rarely speaks in public; however, he spoke at length at MUSEXPO Europe about global artist management and developing young talent to the global stage.
Chris Woltman (Worldwide manager, Twenty-One Pilots) received the inaugural Pepsi Artist Accelerator award, which was first launched worldwide at MUSEXPO during the first-ever A&R Worldwide International Music industry Awards. The award was presented by Ellen Healy (Senior Marketing Director of Global Consumer Engagement, Music & Entertainment, PepsiCo).
Sharing insights into music integration within some of Hollywood’s biggest global blockbuster films and soundtracks at MUSEXPO 2024 were (L-R) Mike Knobloch (President, Music & Publishing, NBCUniversal), Nikki Walsh (Vice President, Soundtrack & Marketing, Universal Pictures), Rachel Levy (Executive VP, Motion Picture Music, Universal Pictures), Angela Leus (Sr. Vice President, Film Music, Universal Pictures), Natalie Hayden (Sr. Vice President Film Music, Universal Pictures), and Ritch Esra (Publisher, The Music Registry & Co-Founder, MUBU-TV).
MUSEXPO was the first-ever music business conference and showcase event to be held on three continents worldwide in the same years (2009 – 2010). This included MUSEXPO in Los Angeles, MUSEXPO Europe in London, and MUSEXPO Asia Pacific in Australia. SXSW in 2024 announced they would be following MUSEXPO’s ambitions from 15 years ago and attempt to host three events in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. MUSEXPO continues to be a leader and inspire other conferences around the world.
The MUSEXPO awards gala dinners are a must-attend event that attracts some of the biggest names from all sectors of the global music business. The events are delivered with class and integrity.
Indulging in an A&R conversation at MUSEXPO 2019 were (L-R) Tim Ingham (Founder & Editor, Music Business Worldwide), the late Seymour Stein (Founder, Sire Records) and his longtime friend Sat Bisla (President & Founder, MUSEXPO / A&R Worldwide).
Award-winning band The Temper Trap secured their first global record deal outside of their home country of Australia because of their showcase at MUSEXPO Europe. MUSEXPO’s quality showcases and production leave an impactful impression of the global music business in attendance.
Enjoying the MUSEXPO experience are (L-R) Pete Ganbarg (President A&R, Atlantic Records & Founder, Pure Tone Records), Sat Bisla (President & Founder, MUSEXPO / A&R Worldwide), and Craig Kallman (Chairman & CEO, Atlantic Records Group).
MUSEXPO showcases attract music industry leaders from all over the world and are hosted in quality and decadent settings to bring about a unique and powerful experience for artists, executives, and fans alike.
Doing a special A&R and songwriter keynote at MUSEXPO 2024 were Savan Kotecha (Academy Award Nominated Songwriter/Producer – One Direction, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift & more), and Wendy Goldstein (President & Chief Creative Officer, Republic Records).
One of Hollywood’s most popular stars today Alan Ritchson (currently the star of the highly popular Amazon Prime global TV show Reacher) joined the esteemed “Music & Sync” panel at MUSEXPO a few years ago. Alan Ritchson is pictured fourth from the left.
Times Music India presented the exclusive Paramount TV and Paramount + music supervisor and sync team panel at MUSEXPO 2023, whereas delegates to the event had a chance to pitch for upcoming licensing opportunities with the global media networks.
The special A&R showcase organized by A&R Worldwide at MUSEXPO 2015 helped change the career and life of Canadian singer/songwriter Forest Blakk who was signed to Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group after his performance at the event, which also resulted in a multi major label bidding war.
Pete Ganbarg, President A&R Atlantic Records & Founder, Pure Tone Records, does a one-on-one keynote interview with award winning songwriter, record producer and A&R executive Kara DioGuardi at MUSEXPO 2023.
Some of Northern California’s finest winemakers join MUSEXPO each year to indulge attendees (of legal drinking age) with some of the best selections of their premium wines to make the event experience special each evening with its pairing with fine foods provided to all registered guests of the conference.
Martin Dodd who is the manager of the world’s No. 1 hit songwriter Max Martin (Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Adele, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and more) does an exclusive one-on-one interview at MUSEXPO’s “International Songwriting Summit,” which was originally launched in 2010 and was the first of its kind event worldwide.
Conversing about the evolution of music licensing, sync, and beyond at MUSEXPO 2024 were (L-R): Alicen Schneider (former Head of TV Music, NBCUniversal), Peymon Maskan (Founder, Radish Music Supervision), Jennifer Pyken (Music Supervisor), Selena Arizanovic (Director, Programming Music, FOX Entertainment Music), Ryan Svendsen (Head of Music, Angel Studios), Andrew Brady (Sr. Manager, Creative Music Strategy, Paramount Global), and John McGrew (Music Creative, Netflix Animation Series).
Presenting official proclamations for Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” at MUSEXPO 2024 are Nick Schultz, Mayor of Burbank (pictured left) and Emily Cloke, British Consul General, Los Angeles (pictured right).
Delegates have an opportunity to interact with MUSEXPO speakers, sponsors, and artists at the daily networking luncheons at the event, which are always included as part of the registration access to the respected confab.
The late legendary booking agent Steve Strange (X-Ray Touring) was a regular participant at MUSEXPO as it was one of his favorite international music business conferences, where he also discovered and signed a number of showcase artists.
MUSEXPO Europe in London, England in 2008 hosted a rare keynote interview with Richard Russell (Founder & Owner, XL Recordings) and Daniel Miller (Founder & Owner, Mute Records).
The evening networking hors d’oeuvres and wine-tasting events at MUSEXPO are world renowned for being a conduit to fostering new relationships, and business opportunities, as well as access some of the best emerging artists from around the world. Many artist deals have been brokered at these showcase reception events.
MUSEXPO’s team continues to collaborate as they have for many years as a dedicated and passionate collective. Celebrating the successful third annual edition of MUSEXO Europe 2010 are Sat Bisla and Monte Malone (Sr. VP A&R Worldwide / MUSEXPO).
The legendary A&R executive Seymour Stein (Co-Founder Sire Records) who signed Madonna, Talking Heads, B-52s, Pretenders, and Ramones does his first ever conference interview with Tommy Ramone at MUSEXPO Europe 2008 in London, England.
Both U.S. and global music, media, technology, and brand companies are regular sponsors and partners of MUSEXPO as it provides direct access to an audience that can make a powerful impact to their creative and business objectives.
