Today’s music landscape offers great opportunities for artists and their managers to take advantage of the new business models that are reshaping the industry. midem is the best place to get international exposure, forge powerful partnerships, and gain the skills & insights needed to succeed. The programme includes several events tailor-made for artists and music professionals.
If you are an independent artist or music entrepreneur, Direct2Fan Camp
is the place for you to engage in collaborative mentoring sessions with music industry professionals, tech experts, and branding strategists. Join discussions on the topics that matter to you, and discover cutting-edge tools & solutions to grow your business. Take advantage of daily mentoring sessions with intimate discussions on new marketing techniques, Direct-to-Fan skills, licensing opportunities, and rights management.
Learn from the success stories of international artists Zoë Keating, Mogwai and Javier Limon.
In the world of music business, there’s always something new to learn. At midem academy, you can attend a series of exclusive courses organised in association with Berklee College of Music that will teach you how to grow your audience, engage with fans, and diversify your revenue streams. midem academy’s courses on Entrepreneurship, New Business Models, and Marketing offer interactive discussions and practical training to help you accelerate your business. High-profile experts from companies like Guerilla Management, Music Ally, Techdirt, Cyber PR or Contagious Magazine will share knowledge and provide concrete steps that you can take home and apply immediately.
Don’t miss this unique learning experience.
If you’re interested in new technology, submit your ideas to midem hack day. Take this chance to share your ideas for the digital solutions you need most. The best submissions will be implemented by the developers at midem hack day, who will build innovative solutions in 48 hours. At midem hack day 2011, ultra-connected artist Imogen Heap provided the hackers with inspiration. She asked the team of developers to build an app to help her engage with fans through audio. The resulting application, “Takes Questions”, successfully launched shortly after midem. You too can see your tech ideas become a reality!
The hub is a brand-new midem networking area where innovators and influencers from the worlds of music, tech, and advertising will gather to engage and connect with one another.
Meet with music managers, indie labels, publishers, lawyers and branding & tech professionals to forge new partnerships.