An ignition point for exploring new frontiers in music and cultivating meaningful collaborations to push boundaries.
Happening in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg on September 4 + 5, 2025, MUSIC FRONTIERS will gather visionaries, innovators, artists, and industry leaders for a different kind of music conference.
MUSIC FRONTIERS serves as a hub for those who are committed to transforming the music landscape through cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking solutions.
It’s the ultimate experience for top minds in the industry to learn, connect and collaborate to shape the future of the music ecosystem.
Unlike traditional music conferences that often focus only on the current state of the industry, this event is dedicated to innovative and novel solutions that drive the evolution of music and its ecosystem. Over the course of two days, attendees will experience thought-provoking discussions, immersive showcases, and valuable insights designed to redefine the future of the music ecosystem.
Beyond the music conference program, this cross-disciplinary event experience is a unique opportunity to explore exciting new possibilities within the extended music value chain, bridging connections across creative industries and emerging technology sectors.
JOIN THE (R)EVOLUTION OF MUSIC
A DiFFeRenT KinD Of MuSIC ConFeReNCe WhErE NoVEl SoLuTiOnS AnD NeW ViSiOnS FoR MuSIC TakE CeNtEr StaGe.
OuR MiSSioN
Exploring new horizons and forging transformative collaborations.
As a trans-disciplinary event, we strive to create an environment where stakeholders of the music sector, technologists, researchers, artists, and other creative industries can intersect.
We believe in the power of knowledge sharing. By providing a unique platform to investigate fascinating new opportunities for artists and music companies beyond the existing music value chain, we aim to actively foster innovation through collaborations.
INSPIRE
Inspire and be inspired.
Open your mind and gain unparalleled insights from visionaries and change-makers paving the way for the next evolution of the ever-changing, dynamic music ecosystem.
DISCOVER
new discoveries widen perspectives.
Discover new tools, learn about future-proof strategies and explore the potential of new technologies to enable new artistic and economic value creation opportunities.
CONNECT
Interdisciplinary connections are the future.
Meet people outside your bubble and connect with artists, nerds, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals from the music sector and other creative industries.
INNOVATE
Envision it, then create it.
Shared your ideas and initiate new projects that unlock sustainable and meaningful innovation from within the music ecosystem.
SomE Of OuR TrAilBlAZinG SpEakErS
JACQUES ATTALI
Sarah Davis (Downtown Music Publishing) - Darren Hemmings (Motive unknown) - Ausrine Skarnulyte (Voice-Swap) - Andrew Melchior - Cliff Fluet (Eleven advisory) - Liz Berry (Hologramica) - Michael Odiong ( Premier Records) - Ama Walton (Soundcloud) - Dani Valkova (Gogia) - Tom Stingemore (Alloy) - Pantelos Vikatos (Orfium) - Sophie Benoit (Corpus) - Konstantin Hess (Native Instruments) - Darius Afchar (Deezer) - Jonathan Oudekerk (Smart label) - Maud Clavier (Zorba) - Isshak Abdullai (emPawa Africa) - Andrea Rosen (Best Nights vc) - Takayuki Suzuki (musicTech Japan) - Mandy Salem-AUbry (Msa music services) - Turo Pekari (Copyright delta) - Dr. Alexandara Huang-Kokina (University of Edinburgh) - Jason Snell (Primary Assembly) - Kurosh Nasseri (Afem) - Amelie Anglade (seeqnc) - Moritz Simon Geist - Tony Latham (Royalty Access Studio) - Max Shafer (Just 4 Noise) - Loredana Cacciotti (Future Play Music) - Jemily Rime (Guildhall School of music and drama) - Ralph Böge (AIxchange) - Madison True (Vinyl Bitch) - Stefan Bock (Streamsoft Europe) - Aël Guégan (Soundcharts) - Camille Jamet (Era Music) - David Ronan (RoEx) - Elpiniki Pappa (Avid Pro Tools) - Tom RIley (Aims api) - Lukas Lyrestam (Transparent audio) - Terry Tyldesley (Kat five) - JAnnis Deisinger (Booking-agent.io) - Sundar Avind (Mozart AI) - Estella Reed (Ai in media institute) - Jakob Wredstrøm (Amplitude ventures) - Marine Rivollet (2 AM) - Brandon Kirby (Songshift) - Ruth Wyatt (Nettwerk music group) - Gareth Deakin (Sonorous consulting) - Thomas Zandrowicz (Beam for music) - Sebastian Wolter (Melino) - Mathlde Neu (Music tech france) - Henry Marsden (Fix music) - Alison Lamb (Project allies) - David de Cristofaro (The current sea) - Dominik Lacziko Succhiatti (Brainchild) - Marcel Alexander Wiebenga (Ringo) - Anika Jankowski (Music Women Germany) - Gérôme Vanherf (ikii) - Silvia Montello (Voicebox music consulting) - Jay Ahern (Afem) - Dr Michelle Ulor (Kinos studio) - Steffen Holly (Fraunhofer Idmt)
TBC.
EcHoEs FRoM ThE FuTurE
Expect a thoughtfully crafted program, tailor-made for those who are interested in driving transformative change in the global music ecosystem through visionary ideas and next-gen Innovation.
Our program is different from other music conferences. It is built to motivate, inform, and spark conversations. Dive deep into radical ideas and transformative solutions that will shape tomorrow’s music ecosystem.
Expect a dynamic environment designed to inspire real change and collaborations.
Our speakers are pioneers and entrepreneurs, boundary-pushing artists and forward-thinking music industry leaders, creative technologists and researchers.
You’ll gain exclusive insights from those challenging the status quo and don’t just talk but walk the talk.
The sessions are solution-focused and designed to spark curiosity and fuel transformation, featuring a vibrant mix of formats that keep things fresh, interactive, and inspiring.
Every session is packed with new perspectives, practical ideas, and the kind of inspiration that stays with you long after the event.
The networking goes beyond the usual music industry circles. This is a rare chance to connect with innovators, industry pros, researchers and creators from various fields and disciplines that you usually don't meet at music conferences.
You'll find new connections and unexpected collaborations that can spark entirely new creative directions.
3 STaGEs
GaIN INsIGhTs, GEt InSpirEd anD PrEPArE FOr ThE FuTurE MuSic EcOSySTEm
InnOvaTiOn ShOwcAsE
StAgE
A live arena for novel solutions and transformative music tech tools.
Level Up Your Skills, Shape Music’s Future
Hands-On Sessions to Sharpen Your Edge and Tackle Music’s Toughest Challenges.
Expert workshop reimagining how rights, revenues, and data flow in music
DEcOdE/REcOdE:
FiXinG ThE MuSiC InDuStRy'S mEtaDaTa CluStERf**K
The music industry’s rights and revenue systems are plagued by outdated, confusing, and error-prone processes that make it hard for most artists to earn a living. This closed-door workshop under Chatham House Rules will explore a new, streamlined coding and governance system as a potential solution to fix the decades-old metadata and payment mess.
Applications are open for professionals from across the music ecosystem who understand and engage with:
- Metadata & rights management
- Licensing & royalty structures
- Technology systems for attribution and tracking
- Distribution, labels, publishers, DSPs, and tech platforms
workshop on navigating creative chaos through better communication.
MixEd SiGnAlS: HoW MiScOmmUnicAtiOn SilEncES TEamS
This interactive session simulates the high-pressure, fast-paced communication challenges of the music business. A professional development program blending the rigor of education with the speed of the creative industries. Through a hands-on challenge, participants explore how unclear leadership, poor context, and ineffective feedback can hinder collaboration - and how better habits can drive teams into sync.
This is a workshop, tailored for the needs of
- Artists, founders
- Developers
- A&Rs
- Managers
- Marketers
- and anyone leading or working in creative teams.
masterclass in writing effective brand messaging for music tech startups
MuSiC TEch SEllOuT:
WRitE BrAnD MEssAgiNg thAt hElpS yOu sEll
Many music tech startups fail to gain traction because, despite innovative ideas, they treat brand messaging as an afterthought, overlooking the crucial role of clear communication in winning attention, support, and funding.
Music Tech Sellout is a hands-on workshop that helps founders turn unclear brand messaging into clear, compelling narratives that attract investors, engages audiences, and sets their startup apart.
This session is for:
- Founders going for pre-seed and seed funding
- Musictech hub and accelerator leaders
- Founders preparing to go to market
PURCHASE
YOUR TICKET
Be part of MUSIC FRONTIERS and get prepared for the next evolution of the music ecosystem.
Grab your ticket to connect with visionary artists, pioneering entrepreneurs, smart researchers and forward-thinking music industry professionals.
This is not your usual music conference. It's a gathering of bright minds from various disciplines who are shaping the future of music.
Gain unparalleled insights and inspire your own visionary journey. Be part of the community!
Act fast – Tickets are limited.
2-Day Pass
ONly 119 Euro
Free Drinks throughout the event included
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Volunteers Wanted!
Passionate about music, innovation and event organisation?
Apply now to join the Music Frontiers crew as a volunteer and help make the magic happen - one experience at a time.
As a volunteer, you'll get a free 2-day pass.