Exciting news for our CEMB students!
Become a member of The Music Business Association:
The Curb College is excited to announce that we have entered into an academic partnership with The Music Business Association. As is stated on their website: “The mission of the Music Business Association is to advance and promote music commerce. We provide common ground by offering thought leadership, resources, and unparalleled networking opportunities, all geared to the specific needs of our membership.”
What does this mean for our CEMB students? This means if you sign up to become a member of this organization (it’s free), you will have access to the following information:
Events
Music Biz: Music Biz is our annual event where we bring together the content and commerce communities to set agendas to reach collaborative, meaningful and actionable solutions that will create the music landscape of tomorrow. This year’s Music Biz will take place May 12-14 at the Sheraton Nashville. A student registration is only $69.
Webinars: Scheduled every other Thursday, these webinars are Music Biz’s way of helping members stay on top of changing technology, introducing them to new players in the marketplace, and providing them with research and analysis that helps them to make informed decisions about their businesses. Webinars are held from 4-5 PM EST on Thursdays, with an average of two webinars per month. Our virtual events are a forum to showcase new products and services, give members important Association updates, and present the newest market and consumer intelligence from our trusted research partners. Register for these complimentary events here.
Law Series: The Entertainment & Technology Law Conference Series was created to merge entertainment law issues with insight on the new technology and media concerns that are at the forefront of the entertainment and technologies industries. Known for debating hot topics and bringing together the most knowledgeable speakers, this is a must-attend event for anyone who wants the opportunity to interact with industry advocates and influencers. Read more about them here.
Music Startup Academy: The Music Startup Academy is designed to reduce barriers to entry into the music business for developers and entrepreneurs. The coursework provides a clear roadmap to success by offering actionable insights into the core structure, legal framework, content deals, and business models that build a legal, streamlined, and competitive music property. Read more about these events here.
Knowledge
The Research Committee is currently reviewing proposals to mount a study of current music consumption. The project would measure all the ways music fans use and consume music today, including method/format of consumption, services preferred, and devices used. The study will break down findings by demographic info, and cross-reference findings to create the most comprehensive snapshot of music usage currently available. The study will aim to help members understand general demographic trends that directly affect ad spend and marketing initiatives, as well as deduce the factors that make certain services/devices more viable than others in order to determine whether more niche opportunities may exist. To view other research reports, white papers and infographics, click here.
In order to take advantage of this opportunity, you will need to “opt-in” by filling out the following membership form. You will then began to receive information from the organization: Membership Form so you can sign up to receive notifications on their own.
Better yet, once you sign up to become a member, you can apply for a SCHOLARSHIP!
The scholarship application is due by Tuesday, March 10. (Note: When completing the application, Belmont would be the “employer”).
Ready to sign up to become a member? Click here!
Contact Dr. Sarita Stewart with questions!