LA Summit
MMF-US LA Summit – Register Now!
Monday, November 3rd
Amazon Music, 4077 Ince Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (doors open at 9:00 AM)
Join us for a full day of keynotes, panels, presentations, and networking designed for artist managers, self-managed artists, and music industry professionals.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. A networking happy hour follows in Amazon Studio126.
Space is limited — Click here to reserve your ticket today!
Keynotes
Andreea Gleeson, CEO, TuneCore
Jessica Wilson, Co- Founder, Circuit Group & Seven20
Will Runzel, Co-Founder, Prodigy Artists
Schedule
9:00am Doors open (breakfast is served)
10:00am Welcome & Opening Remarks
Featuring: Sharon Tapper, Executive Director, MMF-US
Chris Hardin, President & Owner, Music Mgmt Inc, National Board Member & Chair of LA Chapter MMF-US
Wesley A’Harrah, VP of Membership & Education, MMF-US
Neeta Ragoowansi, President, MMF-US & IMMF
10:15am Keynote: Jessica Wilson, Co- Founder, Circuit Group & Seven20 fireside chat interview with Wesley A’Harrah, VP of Membership & Education, MMF-US
10:30am Presentation: Amazon Music 101 for Independent Managers
Featuring: Jenni Tay: Sr. Artist Relations Manager, Amazon Music
Sarah DeMarco: Sr. Manager, Artist Relations, Amazon Music
Yazid Britt - Artist Relations | ROTATION - Hip Hop, R&B & Afro, Amazon Music
11:20am Panel: Amplifying Impact: Driving Social Change Through Music
Featuring: Emily White, CEO, Impact Concerts & Data; Founder & CEO, #iVoted Concerts; Founding Partner, Collective Entertainment (Moderator)
Amy Morrison, Co-Founder & CEO, Music Sustainability Alliance
Deb Klein, Artist Manager & Partner, Primary Wave Music & Etheridge Foundation
Geoffrey Morrissey, Senior Director, Sailworks - The Ally Coalition & The Laufey Foundation
12:00pm Keynote: Andreea Gleeson, CEO, TuneCore fireside chat interview with Daouda Leonard, CEO, CreateSafe; Manager of Grimes
12:20pm Panel: Building Vertical Artist Teams: The Modern Manager’s Approach
Featuring: Jay Gilbert, Music Industry Analyst and Consultant (Moderator)
Taylor Brigode, Head of Strategic Development, Red Light Management
Heather Kolker, Founder, Dreamshop Management
Kenny Consor, Manager, Foundations Artist Management
Daouda Leonard, CEO, CreateSafe; Manager of Grimes
Chris Knight, GM of Artist Management - Roc Nation
1:00pm Lunch (provided)
2:00pm Keynote: Will Runzel, Co-Founder, Prodigy Artists fireside chat with Wesley A’Harrah, VP of Membership & Education, MMF-US
2:15pm Presentation: Bandsintown
2:25pm Presentation: Linktree
2:35pm Presentation: Artist Growth
2:45pm Presentation: Bootleg
3:00pm Panel: Creator Tools: Empowering Artists to Build, Monetize & Engage
Featuring: Wesley A’Harrah, VP of Membership & Education, MMF-US (Moderator)
Rod Yancy, CEO & Founder, Bootleg
Matt Urmy, CEO & Founder, Artist Growth
Sammy Kaufman, Head of Music Partnerships, Linktree
Fabrice Sergent, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Bandsintown
Ryan Fletcher, Sales Lead, 237 Global
3:40pm Presentation: The MLC
3:50pm Presentation: TuneCore Publishing
4:00pm Panel: Know Your Rights
Featuring: Neeta Ragoowansi, President, MMF-US & IMMF (Moderator)
Alyssa Byrne, Director, Writer & Publisher Relations, TuneCore Publishing
Sean McNamara, Manager, Publisher Services, The MLC
Neil Sheehan, President, Vocana
4:30pm Presentation: TuneCore Distribution by Andreea Gleeson, CEO, TuneCore
4:40pm Presentation: SoundOn Distribution
4:50pm Panel: The Power of Independent Distribution
Featuring: Alex Taggart, Founder, Isle of Management (Moderator)
Brian Moroney, Music Partnerships Manager, SoundOn/TikTok
Shilpa Sadagopan, Sr. Creator Marketing Manager, SoundOn/TikTok
Dashawn “Happie” White, SVP, Mega/Gamma
Mike Biggane, CEO & Founder, Big Effect
5:20pm Presentations: Bridging Tech & Talent
Featuring: Dorian Perron, Co-Founder, Chief Business & Music Officer, Groover
Geoff Cubitt, CEO, North America, StrmMusic
Jason Wall, CEO & Founder, TourCntrl
Kristian Fryer-Kelsey, CEO & Nick Moxham, Chief Product Officer, Plates
6:00pm Happy Hour Mixer in Studio 126
Why Attend?
🎤 Expert insights from top industry voices reshaping the business of music
💡 Actionable takeaways for artist development, rights, and monetization
🤝 High-impact networking across management, distribution, tech, and platforms
📚 Post-event resources to support ongoing professional growth
Ticket Info
🎟General Admission: $100
🎟 MMF-US Members: FREE – log in to the Member Portal
🎟 New Members: $40 (normally $50) – code WELCOMETOMMFUSLA
🎟 Renewing Members: $50 (normally $99) – code WELCOMEBACKLA
AIMP x MMF-US Atlanta Summit
2025 AIMP & MMF-US Atlanta Summit
Presented by the Music Managers Forum–US (MMF-US) and Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Atlanta Chapter.
The 2025 AIMP–MMF-US Atlanta Summit took place on September 18–19 at 4U Recording (1376 Chattahoochee Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA), bringing together publishers, managers, self-managed artists, and industry innovators for two days of panels, workshops, and networking.
Programming explored key industry topics such as the power of independent distribution, the intersection of social impact and music, mental health, career legacy strategies, and revenue growth in rights and royalties, along with the role of emerging technologies in the creative process.
Event materials from the Summit are available below.
SCHEDULE
MMF-US Miami Summit
Join us for an unforgettable day of keynotes, panels, presentations, and networking at the MMF-US Miami Summit! This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and engage in meaningful discussions. Whether you're an artist manager or an industry professional, this summit is for YOU. We look forward to seeing you there!
MMF-US Los Angeles Summit
Join us for an unforgettable day of keynotes, panels, presentations, and networking on Monday, October 21st at Spotify’s Los Angeles office. Our summit offers unique opportunities to connect with music industry professionals, share insights, and learn from the best in the business. Whether you're an artist manager, self-managed artist, or industry professional, this event is for YOU! We look forward to seeing you there!
We will be revealing keynotes, speakers, panels, and our schedule with you over the next couple of weeks.
MMF-US Nashville Summit
Get ready for an unforgettable all-day, in-person event at The MLC's offices on Thursday, September 12th. MMF-US Summit events offer unique, curated opportunities to connect with music industry professionals, share insights, and learn from the best in the business. The day's program will feature keynote speakers, panels, presentations on various topics, and networking opportunities. Whether you're an artist manager, self-managed artist, or music industry professional at large, this FREE event is essential for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
MMF-US New York Summit
Join us for an unforgettable day of keynotes, panels, presentations, and networking at Reed Smith's Manhattan offices. Our summit offers unique opportunities to connect with music industry professionals, share insights, and learn from the best in the business. Whether you're an artist manager, self-managed artist, or industry professional, this event is for you. We look forward to seeing you there!
MMF US - Boston Summit
Join us at our inaugural MMF-US Boston Summit!
Get ready for an unforgettable all day, in-person event at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA on Saturday, December 2nd. This summit will include the following keynote speaker, presentations and panels on various topics and networking opportunities:
GRAMMY 101 Presentation: NY Chapter of the Recording Academy
Know Your Rights: Managing Your Music Licensing Portfolio: panel featuring Association of Independent Music Publishers/AIMP & Songwriters of North America/SONA
Keynote Interview: Mark Kates (Fenway Recordings)
A Manager Masterclass: panel moderated by Nicole Barsalona: President of Women In Music
The State of Sync: panel moderated by Mark Frieser: CEO & Founder of Sync Summit
This event is a unique opportunity to connect with music industry professionals, share insights, and learn from the best in the business. Whether you're an artist manager, self managed artist, and music industry professional at large, this event is FREE for you to attend! We look forward to seeing you there!
MMF-US Austin Summit
Join us at our inaugural MMF-US Austin Summit and Chapter Kickoff!
Get ready for an unforgettable all-day, in-person event at Antone's, in the heart of Austin, Texas. We're thrilled that Amy Lombardi, Head of Artist & Partner Relations at TuneCore, will be delivering the keynote address. Additionally, we have a lineup of featured speakers including Jamie Dominguez (Sound Royalties), Matthew Tilley (beatBread), Marc Rucker (SoundExchange), Raleigh Berschback (The MLC), Victoria Yip (SET), Louis Pratt (Linkfire), Garrett Gretsch (SamCart), Lawrence Waks (Reed Smith), Anna Garcia Lascurain (Squeak E Clean), Nathalie Phan (SoundSync Music), Zulia Barrios (Artist Manager - Tribe Mafia), Roanna Gillespie (WOW Sounds), Ashley White (Women In Music Austin), Pat Buchta (Austin Texas Musicians), Matt Ott (Sonic Guild Austin) and Chris Patin (Texas Music Office). We're proud to partner with the Texas Music Office, Austin Texas Musicians, Sonic Guild (Austin), and Women In Music (Austin) to bring you this summit. It's a unique opportunity to connect with music industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and learn from the best in the business. Whether you're an artist manager, a self-managed artist, or a music industry professional at large, this FREE event is tailored for you. We can't wait to see you there!
