April 9-10, 2024
Mark your calendar for the 6th annual event: Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024, on OHIO's Athens Campus with a virtual option available. Registration for the Summit is for free for anyone.
Music Industry Summit
April 9-10, 2024
Music Industry Summit
Premier Music Industry Conference in the Midwest
Each year, the Ohio University Music Industry Summit features an exclusive gathering of prominent artists and music industry leaders for informative panels and compelling interviews, as well as networking and learning opportunities, performances, and more for registrants.
The Summit is open to both students and professionals at no cost, with both in-person and virtual options.
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Featured Artists
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Earl Sweatshirt
Hip hop artist, writer, lyricist, and producer Earl Sweatshirt joins us on April 9 for an exciting exclusive artist keynote conversation, hosted by New York Times Music Journalist Marcus J. Moore. Please note: This is a keynote conversation and NOT a performance.
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Jason Isbell
Six-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jason Isbell will give a featured artist keynote during the day programming on April 10. He will also perform our Closing Night Concert that evening at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium.
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Ambar Lucid
Mexican-Dominican artist Ambar Lucid will join the Summit on April 9 for a keynote discussing her career and unique brand of psychedelic latin pop. Her music has allowed her to navigate her struggle with depression and, in turn, has inspired a growing community to find light in the darkness through her art.
Our Lineup
Get to know our esteemed lineup of artists and speakers who will join us for the 2024 Music Industry Summit to share their insights and expertise! We have a wonderful, varied lineup of guests spanning all sectors of the music industry.
Evening Events
Check out available evening events to round out your Summit experience! Registration or a ticket purchase are required for these events.
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Bully + Craig Finn ShowApril 8, 8PM | Stuart's Opera HouseKick off the week with a performance by Bully and Craig Finn (of The Hold Steady). Tickets are on sale now and will start at $25 and up. All ages show. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Stuart's Opera House's arts education programs.
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Opening Night Party, Presented by 10K HumansApril 9, 8-10PM | Stuart's Opera House10K Humans presents the Opening Night Party for the 6th annual Music Industry Summit at Stuart's Opera House on Tuesday, April 9, 8-10 PM! Summit registrants and the general public are invited to join for a fun evening featuring a DJ set by J Rawls. This is a FREE event but registration is required. 18 and up event; attendees 21+ will receive 2 drink tickets.
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StewMac Happy Hour + Jam SessionApril 10, 6:15-7:45PM | StewMacStewMac opens their doors to host a special Happy Hour + Jam Session for Summit attendees before the Jason Isbell show. Hosted in their historical building, StewMac is the leading global tool expert on how to Make Guitars Better! FREE to attend but RSVP is required for those 18+. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Parking is first come first serve.
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Official After Party, Presented by Midnight MusicApril 10, 9PM Doors | The Union BarMidnight Music will host the Official Summit After Party at The Union Bar. Featuring performances by local artists: Loljack, Vonoski, Weongo, Cano & J Tolb, and Auburn Hill. Doors open at 9PM. $8 cover at the door; open to anyone 18 and up!
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Official Playlist
On-Demand Sessions
Conversations from the past three Summits are available for on-demand viewing. Relive hearing from these inspiring artists and industry leaders like Run the Jewels, Derek Ali, Phoebe Bridgers, Saba, CAAMP, FINNEAS, Ken Ehrlich, Michelle Zauner, Noelle Scaggs, Maggie Phillips, Talib Kweli, mxmtoon, Chris Messina, and many more! A wide range of topics have been covered from web3 and AI to social media strategies to music supervision, and much, much more! A few highlights are below or, if you can't get enough, follow the link below for more.
Talib Kweli Artist Keynote
A keynote interview from 2023 with hip hop icon Talib Kweli in conversation with producer and educator Jason Rawls. This session explores Kweli's legendary career, the evolution of hip hop, diversifying income streams, activism, and much more
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Our sponsors help us bring the Music Industry Summit free of charge for students and professionals and make this conference a success year after year. Become an integral part of one of the most dynamic music industry conferences in the Midwest and reach the thousands that participate in this annual summit through our sponsorship packages.
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Support this outstanding educational opportunity for aspiring music industry professionals by making a monetary donation of any amount. The Summit aims to provide a quality educational opportunity to anyone, regardless of resources, free of charge.
Past Artists and Speakers
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Media Arts ProductionThis major focuses on building the next generation of creative professionals for digital cinema and audio and video storytelling. Students can explore short- and long-form narrative storytelling in digital cinema, episodic video content development, and more.
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Music Production and Recording IndustryExplore and develop skills across production and business areas of the music industry. Students can choose from two major tracts: technical/artistic skills in audio recording and music production and entrepreneurial and creative careers within music business.
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EntrepreneurshipDeveloping your entrepreneurial mindset and skills will prepare you to be your own boss, start and lead a social venture, or be an innovator and change-maker inside of an established organization.