Haven't yet registered for the Summit? Registration is open now! Students, faculty/staff at educational institutions, and Ohio University alumni can register for free for the in-person event. All other in-person attendees must pay a nominal $50 registration fee (which will increase to $75 closer to the event). Virtual-only registration is free and open to anyone.
2025 Schedule
March 25-27, 2025
2025 Schedule
2025 Music Industry Summit Schedule
Timing, order, and guests are subject to change until schedule is finalized and officially announced in February.
This draft schedule is posted to help attendees plan their travel and work schedules.
All day programming will take place in person in the Baker Center Ballroom, unless otherwise noted. Evening events will be held in various locations and may require an additional RSVP or ticket purchase (noted on the schedule).
Special Pre-Summit programming has been added for Tuesday, March 25 so make plans to arrive early to catch these events.
Only main stage programming on March 25-26 will be livestreamed.
Tuesday, March 25
We are pleased to announce a series of special events that will take place on Tuesday, March 25, ahead of the Summit officially kicking off on Wednesday, March 26. These events do not require attendees to be registered for the Music Industry Summit. The draft schedule is below. Details will be updated as they are announced.
2:30-3:30 p.m. • Special Event TBA
Location TBA
This event is free and open to anyone. No registration required.
4:00-5:15 p.m. • Special Artist Keynote: Charles Wesley Godwin
Baker Center Theater
This artist keynote is free and open to anyone. No registration required. This session is not available for livestreaming.
5:30-6:30 p.m. • Mia Barnes Official Gallery Opening
VisCom Focus - Schoonover
Mia Barnes’s extraordinary photography featuring her work with today’s leading artists will be on display, and Mia will join us for the official gallery opening at the VisComm Focus. This event is free and open to anyone. No registration required.
6:30-7:30 p.m. • MIS Happy Hour
Jackie O's Brewpub
Join the Music Industry Summit team for a Happy Hour, featuring the MIS brew "Music to My Beers", at the Jackie O's Brewpub before the Charles Wesley Godwin concert. This event is free and open to anyone. No registration required.
8:00-10:00 p.m. • Special Concert: Charles Wesley Godwin
Memorial Auditorium
Tickets are on sale now. All attendees are required to purchase a ticket if they wish to attend this concert.
Wednesday, March 26
Registration is required to attend events on Wednesday, March 26, with the exception of the Opening Night Party which is free and open to the public. Register Now
9:00 a.m. • Doors Open to the Baker Center Ballroom
9:10-9:40 a.m. • Opening Performance
Artist to be announced.
9:40-10:35 a.m. • Telling the Artist's Story with Mia Barnes
10:50-11:40 a.m. • How Artists Get Discovered in the Attention Economy Panel
Hunter Evans (A&R, RCA Records), Abbey Jo (A&R, Columbia Records), (Xander Zellner Sr. Charts & Data Analyst/Social Manager, Billboard)
12:05-12:35 p.m. • Mentoring Roundtable Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
RSVP required; more details announced soon. This session is not available for livestreaming.
12:05-12:35 p.m. • What You Need to Know: Music Industry Survival Skills
Baker Center Theater
Jay Gilbert, Host of Your Morning Coffee Podcast, hosted an interactive session on navigating the music industry. This session is not available for livestreaming.
12:55-1:45 p.m. • Breaking In/Breaking Out: Charting a Course Into the Music Industry
Ohio University alumni guests to be announced.
2:00-2:50 p.m. • The Art of Artist Management
Guests to be announced.
3:10-4:25 p.m. • Artist Keynote Session: DJ Premier
Interviewer: Marcus J. Moore
4:45-6:00 p.m. • Breakout Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
Options to be announced.
8:00-10:00 p.m. • Opening Night Party, Featuring DJ Premier
Baker Center Ballroom
Join us for an Opening Night Party featuring a performance by DJ Premier. The Opening Night Party is free and open Summit registrants and the public.
Thursday, March 27
Registration is required to attend events on Thursday, March 27, with the exception of the Opening Night Party which is free and open to the public. Register Now
9:00 a.m. • Doors Open to the Baker Center Ballroom
9:30-9:50 a.m. • Opening Performance
Artist to be announced.
10:00-10:50 a.m. • Digital Royalties Panel
Kevin Fagan (Sr. Director, Recorded Administration, BMG Rights Management), Sean McNamara (Publishing Director, Musical Licensing Collective), Tommy Boone (Associate Director, Universal Music Group), other guest to be announced
11:05 a.m.-11:55 a.m. • Featured Music Supervision Session: James Cartwright
12:10-12:40 p.m. • Mentoring Roundtable Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
RSVP required; more details announced soon. This session is not available for livestreaming.
12:10-12:40 p.m. • What You Need to Know: Music Industry Survival Skills
Baker Center Theater
Jay Gilbert, Host of Your Morning Coffee Podcast, hosted an interactive session on navigating the music industry. This session is not available for livestreaming.
12:55-1:50 p.m. • Building a Fan Community Panel
TORRES (Recording/Touring Artist), Semajah Parker (Audience Development Coordinator, Sony Music), Drew de Leon (Co-Founder & Chief Community Officer, The Digilogue), other guest to be announced
2:05-3:05 p.m. • Featured CEO Session
Guests to be announced.
3:20-4:35 p.m. • Artist Keynote Session: Julien Baker
5:00-6:15 p.m. • Breakout Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
Options to be announced.
6:15-7:45 p.m. • MIS Happy Hour + Jam Session
StewMac - 21 N Shafer, Athens
Join StewMac for a special happy hour
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. RSVP info to be announced.
8:00-10:30 p.m. • Closing Night Concert: Julien Baker + TORRES
Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium
Julien Baker + TORRES will perform our Closing Night Concert. This is a separately ticketed event. All Summit attendees and the general public are invited to attend so make plans to get your tickets early...we don't expect them to last!
10:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. • Official After Party
The Union
Party presented by Ohio University's Women in the Music Industry. Artists to be announced. Cover charge to be announced.
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Pre-Summit Concert
Charles Wesley Godwin
03.25.25 • 4 p.m & 8 p.m.Rising country-folk artist Charles Wesley Godwin will join us for a special pre-Summit keynote conversation and concert on Tuesday, March 25 so make plans to attend. This is a separately ticketed event and tickets are on sale now.
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Closing Night Concert
Julien Baker & TORRES
03.27.25 • 8 p.m.Julien Baker and TORRES will close out the 2025 Music Industry Summit with a special concert at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. This is a separately ticketed event. All Summit attendees and the general public are invited to attend so make plans to get your tickets early...we don't expect them to last!