10.00AM - 11.00AM

DOWNSTAIRS, THE MAC

Economics Of Music Streaming - The Story So Far
Chris Cooke (Founder & Managing Director, CMU)

CMU's Chris Cooke provides a speedy update on the ongoing economics of streaming debate, including a review of the government-led work that was instigated in response to the UK Parliament's inquiry into how the digital music business operates. He'll also run through the five key priorities recently set out by the Council Of Music Makers, which is campaigning for more transparency in streaming, improved data management and a better deal for how music-makers share in digital income.

How You Can Be A Culture Changer
Linda Coogan Byrne (DEI & Culture Change Expert | Leader of Why Not Her? Movement)

This keynote will delve into our individual and collective power to become culture changers. Linda and the dedicated members of Why Not Her? envisage a world where everyone is treated equally and nobody is left out of the picture. To date they’ve helped shift cultural dials in a monumental way through Gender Equality and Racial Disparity Data Reports and Campaigns which have instigated positive structural and cultural change in the music and broadcasting industries. In this talk, Linda will provide knowledge that empowers delegates to make a positive impact in their own lives, industries and communities.

Will AI change the music industry forever?
Matt Hervey (Partner / Head of Artificial Intelligence Law, GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP)

AI is being trained on the lyrics, music, voices and likenesses of musicians to generate new music and performances.  Should you invite it like Grimes, use it like David Guetta, cancel it (as was FN Meka), enforce your rights or license them? And what are the long term implications of zero-cost creativity and synthetic artists on the music business?