Event locations and details are available at whats-next-music.com
USA/UK - Line 6 and Topspin Media are joining forces with other music and technology companies to present the What's Next Musicians' Conference, a series of free events that "will allow artists to explore the ideas, trends and technologies that are impacting music today". Featuring panel discussions with industry experts, live artist performances, breakout sessions, music technology demos and more, What's Next will "empower musicians to take control of their future-and chart their own path to success".

What's Next conferences are scheduled to take place in New York City (8 June), London (6 July), Los Angeles (10 August) and Tokyo (14 September. At each event, a panel of industry visionaries and professional artists will gather for a live interactive discussion designed to help musicians answer important questions, such as: Is live music the future of the industry? What new business models can help musicians earn a living? How will the next generation of musicians be heard?

Author, journalist and technology expert Craig Anderton will serve as moderator for the panel discussions in New York, Los Angeles and London. Also scheduled to participate in select events are Line 6 co-founder and chief strategy officer Marcus Ryle, Topspin Media SVP of product and marketing Bob Moczydlowsky, entrepreneur and Tunecore co-founder Jeff Price, and others.

(Jim Evans)


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