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Music Industry Summit
March 26-27, 2025
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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, with both in-person and virtual options. 

 

 

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March 26-27, 2025

Mark your calendar for the 7th annual event: Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27, 2025, on OHIO's Athens Campus with a virtual option available. 

 

The 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 leading up to the Summit. Conference registration will include access to all primary programming and evening networking events, including our opening party. Livestreams of the sessions will be available to anyone free of charge. All attendees will be required to purchase tickets for the Closing Night Concert at Memorial Auditorium. 

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Look Back at the 2024 Summit

Artist and speaker announcements for the 2025 Music Industry Summit will start in November 2024 and continue up to the conference. In the meantime, take a look back at the 2024 Summit to get an idea of what you can expect. 

Explore 2024

The Launchpad Podcast

Introducing...The Launchpad, our artist discovery podcast. OHIO MFA student David Oyuke hosted eight interviews on-site at the 2024 Summit to get to know emerging artists. Each podcast episode is around 15 minutes so add this playlist to your queue to get to know this great lineup of the next big acts!

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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. 

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Earl Sweatshirt Artist Keynote

Music journalist Marcus J. Moore hosts a keynote conversation with hip hop icon Earl Sweatshirt at the 2024 Music Industry Summit.

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Past Artists and Speakers

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Run the Jewels

Running Run The Jewels - Killer Mike, El-P, and managers Amaechi Uzoigwe and Will Bronson discuss the creative and business strategies behind one of music's most adventerous music duos. Moderated by Josh Antonuccio. Watch Session

Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers

Keynote Artist Conversation: Phoebe Bridgers and NPR Music Tiny Desk Creator/Host Bob Boilen. Watch Session

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FINNEAS

Keynote Artist Conversation: FINNEAS and Grammys Producer Ken Ehrlich. Watch Session

St. Vincent

St. Vincent

Keynote Artist Conversation: St. Vincent and Grammys Producer Ken Ehrlich. Watch Session

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