A3C Hip Hop Festival Blog

Business and Legal Issues for Today’s Artist

Written by Mike Walbert | Sep 13

The music business is constantly changing and so are the laws, contracts and deals. It's important to get the right info from lawyers and industry experts. This is a new series we're bringing to A3C Conference called, "Business and Legal Issues for Today’s Artist," which takes place on Wed, Oct 5th @ Loudermilk Center.  You don't want to miss this...

Mentorship Session: Artist Issue Mentorship (5:00pm - 6:00pm)

Your focus as an artist is primarily concentrated on your creative endeavors, but business issues can also make or break a career. Artists are welcome to consult with attorneys and other business professionals about industry related issues. Experienced attorneys and other business professionals will be available to provide general advice and mentorship to artists, as well as provide contacts for additional information and guidance.

Creative Deal Making: A Look Inside Today's Artist Deals (6:00pm - 7:00pm)

Today's artist deals can take any number of structures. Join some of today's top artist attorneys and label executives for a discussion about today's vast deal landscape. This panel will provide insight into the current environment of deals from the prospective of artists, major labels, independent labels, and the constantly evolving span of digital distribution.

Breakout Session: Entertainment Lawyers & Deal Makers (7:00pm - 8:00pm)

Stick around after the Creative Deal Making panel for a chance to speak with the panelist and other entertainment professionals for additional insight on today’s artist deals. Artists can ask for general industry advice and additional information in a one-on-one environment.

Meet the Speakers:

  • Josh Brackin
  • Joshua Kamen
  • Vincent Phillips
  • Uwonda Carter Scott 
  • Serge Durand
  • Matthew Wilson

 

The A3C Conference provides a great opportunity to network with the music makers, entrepreneurs and tastemakers that shape hip-hop music and culture. There are hundreds speakers and events at the Conference, and we highly recommend exploring the schedule when you have a few minutes.

Companies repersented include: Spotify, Instagram, ASCAP, Bossip, LVRN Records, Pandora, Soundexchange, Soundcloud, Radio One, EarDrummer Records, BeatStars, Paradigm Talent Agency, SXSW, Warner/Chappell Music, Akai, The Orchard, Fool’s Gold Records, TuneCore, Kobalt Music Publishing, Techstars Music, Monster Inc, TechSquare Labs, Lyric Financial, Boost Mobile, SESAC, eOne, Music Choice, BMG, Native Instruments, CD Baby, EMPIRE Distribution, Amazon, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, BMI, The FADER, LANDR, Bandzoogle, Rostrum Records, Loud Speakers Network, Forbes and dozens more.