Music Matters Unveils Asia Pacific's Must-Attend Music Industry Event

Strategic Insights -

Music Matters, Asia Pacific's premier music industry event, has officially launched its program for this year's conference. The event, held annually in Hong Kong, will feature a diverse lineup of over 75 speakers from reputable companies such as Microsoft, Sony Music, and Universal Music Group. Grammy winner Jason Mraz will perform an exclusive interview and performance session as the conference's grand finale, while Spotify's CEO & Founder, Daniel Ek, will be the subject of the opening keynote interview.

Key Takeaways:

  • Music Matters will feature over 75 speakers from prominent companies such as Microsoft, Sony Music, and Universal Music Group, discussing topics including the live/touring business, advertising/sponsorship, digital piracy, and country spotlights on India, China, Japan, and Korea.
  • The two-day conference will culminate in the inaugural "Music Matters Live with H&M", Hong Kong's newest music festival, featuring over 30 bands from 12 countries in Lan Kwai Fong on May 28 and May 29.
  • Music Matters President Jasper Donat highlighted the region's colossal music communities and the world's largest digital networks, providing a unique one-stop access point to the Asia Pacific market.
  • This year's conference aims to bring together like-minded individuals to increase the efficiency of having artists tour the region, as stated by Neil Warnock, a prominent figure in the music industry.
  • Jason Mraz expressed his excitement to perform at Music Matters, stating that Asia is a special place for him and that he has spent a lot of time touring and making friends in the region.
  • Daniel Ek, Spotify's CEO & Founder, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, citing that Asia is a fascinating market with patterns that will influence the Western world.

Statistics:

  • Over 75 speakers will participate in the two-day conference, representing prominent companies in the music industry.
  • 30 bands from 12 countries will perform in the inaugural "Music Matters Live with H&M" festival in Lan Kwai Fong on May 28 and May 29.
  • 5 country spotlights will be presented during the conference, covering India, China, Japan, Korea, and an emerging Vietnam market.
  • The conference will cover an array of topics, including the live/touring business, advertising/sponsorship, digital piracy, and the digital future of music.

Sources:

  • Music Matters: www.musicmatters.asia
  • Music Matters press release: www.musicmatters.asia/2010
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