Beyond Streaming: Unlocking New Revenue Opportunities for Artists
Conference
Beyond Streaming: Unlocking New Revenue Opportunities for Artists
Speakers: Aly Gillani (European Label Representative, Bandcamp), Anjali Nazarenko (Brand Activation Director, MassiveMusic), Myradh Cormican (Head of Strategic Partnerships & Digital, Frame Artists), Scuba (DJ, Producer, and Founder of Hotflush Recordings)
Moderator: Becky Wixon (Head of Songtradr Talent)
Gain insights into unlocking alternative revenue streams to help diversify artist’s income beyond traditional methods and enhance creative freedom.
In this panel, artists will gain insights into unlocking new revenue streams and diversify their income beyond traditional methods. Explore practical strategies for working with brands, from sonic branding to licensing and bespoke composition, as well as approaches to merchandising and creating digital experiences that engage fans. These insights will help artists enhance their creative freedom and deepen their cultural relevance while building a more sustainable career.
Hosted by Songtradr’s Head of Talent, Becky Wixon, this session features industry professionals with vast experience including DJ and producer Scuba. The panelists bring diverse expertise from helping to elevate the careers of artists like Chase & Status, through to establishing artist partnerships and projects with brands including Magnum and Heineken. The discussion will highlight how alternative revenue streams can offer greater creative independence, financial security, and brand-building for artists.
Conference FAQ
ADE PRO
Join us at the Felix Meritis for the full ADE Pro programme. The conference is set to be extended by an additional day, taking place from ADE Wednesday to Saturday. Just down the road the prestigious Andaz Amsterdam by Hyatt Hotels is transformed to a buzzing network & business hub from Wednesday to Friday.
ADE LAB
ADE Lab returns with a four-day programme from ADE Wednesday to Saturday at the Brakke grond and many more venues around the Amsterdam Nes area.
We do not sell ADE Conference only or Day Passes. The only way to get access to the ADE Pro Conference is the ADE Pro Pass.
Tickets for the specialist sessions and ADE Lab can be found on the ticket page.
These were the ADE Pro Pass benefits of 2024. Benefits of the ADE 2025 Pro Pass are yet to be announced.
✓ Valid all 5 days of ADE
✓ Access to all conference tracks: ADE Pro, Lab, Green, Beats & more
✓ Access to all Network events, matchmakings & Business Hubs
✓ Access to ADE Pro's networking database
✓ Access to ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program
✓ The official ADE x G-Star RAW 2024 Bagpack
✓ Travel for free during ADE with GVB
✓ Train like a Pro with TrainMore
and more benefits ...
Our conferences are accessible for all ages in general. Do note that when alcoholic beverages are served, access can be denied.
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