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March 25-27, 2025

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We are looking forward to another amazing Music Industry Summit in 2025! 

In-Person Registration

Pre-registration for in-person attendance has now closed. Day-of on-site registration to attend events on March 26 and 27 will be available as capacity allows. Registration will remain free for students and faculty/staff at any institution and Ohio University alumni. Day-of registration for all others will cost $100.

As a reminder, registration is not required for Pre-Summit events taking place on Tuesday, March 25. All are welcome to join! Our Opening Night Party featuring DJ Premier on Wednesday, March 26 is also free and open to all.

All attendees are required to purchase tickets to attend the Charles Wesley Godwin concert and/or the Julien Baker+TORRES concert at Memorial Auditorium. 

  • Virtual Registration

    If you are unable to join us in person, we invite you to register to watch the livestreams. The livestreams will be available free of charge for anyone. Please note: Only main stage programming will be available for livestreaming. Virtual attendees will not have access to the app or to submit Q&A. 

Registration FAQs

Is there a cost to attend the in-person conference?

The Music Industry Summit will continue to be free for students and educators at any institution and Ohio University alumni

New for 2025, there will be a registration fee for all other in-person attendees. The early bird fee will start at $50 for the entire conference and will increase to $75 on March 3rd through March 23rd (when online registration closes). Walk-up registration will be $100 if we have not hit capacity. Conference registration will include access to all primary programming and evening networking events, including our Opening Night Party, featuring DJ Premier. 

All attendees will be required to purchase tickets for concerts at Memorial Auditorium if they wish to attend.

All in-person attendees will have access to the livestreams of the main stage programming via the app if you are unable to make a session during the Summit. 

Is there a cost for virtual registration?

No. Registration to watch the livestreams of the main stage sessions is available to anyone free of charge. Mentoring roundtables, breakout sessions, evening events, and lunchtime programming will not be available for livestream. Virtual attendees will not have access to the Music Industry Summit app and will not be able to submit questions for Q&A.

Is registration required to attend the Pre-Summit events on Tuesday, March 25?

Registration is not required to attend the added Pre-Summit events on Tuesday, March 25. Anyone is welcome to join. A ticket purchase is required to attend the Charles Wesley Godwin concert that evening. 

What does registration for the in-person conference include?

All registration options (paid and free) gives you access to all panel and interview sessions in Baker University Center Ballroom on March 26 and March 27, 2025. Seating for each session will be provided on a first come, first seated basis. Additionally, networking events, the Opening Night Party featuring DJ Premier, breakout sessions, and more. Entry to all events is given on a first come, first serve basis based on capacity.

Tickets for the concerts at Memorial Auditorium are not included with any registration, paid or free, and will require a purchase. 

Some programming like mentoring roundtables may require an additional RSVP; more details to be announced.

Will I need to register to watch the livestreams?

Yes, registration will be required to watch the livestreams. If you will only be watching the streams and will not attend in person, you will need to register here. Virtual attendees will be provided a YouTube link to access the livestreams. Virtual attendees will not have access to the app or to submit Q&A. 

In-person attendees will have access to the livestreams via the app for any sessions they are unable to attend.

What is your refund policy on registrations for Professional/Other Attendees?

All paid registrations are nonrefundable and nontransferable. 

When registration for the in-person conference closes, can I still register on site?

In-person day-of registration will be available if we have not reached capacity. For all non-student, educator, or Ohio University alumni registrants, the in-person registration fee will be $100. 

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  • Charles Wesley Godwin Concert

    03.25.25 • 4 p.m & 8 p.m.
    Memorial Auditorium

    Rising country-folk artist Charles Wesley Godwin will join us for a special pre-Summit keynote conversation at 4 p.m. (no registration required) and concert at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 so make plans to attend. The concert is a separately ticketed event and tickets are on sale now. 

  • Opening Night Party, Featuring DJ Premier

    03.26.25 • 8-10 p.m.
    Baker University Center Ballroom

    Mark your calendar for our Opening Night Party, presented by Sonicbids and PickleJar, featuring a DJ set by DJ Premier! The Opening Night Party is free and open to the public, in addition to conference attendees. No advanced registration required. Complimentary light snacks and a cash bar will be available. 

  • Happy Hour at StewMac

    03.27.25 • 6:15-7:45 p.m.
    StewMac will open the doors to their historical building for a special Happy Hour + Jam Session for Summit attendees before the Julien Baker+TORRES show. Speciality drinks and light apps will be available. Summit registrants need to RSVP to attend.