TL;DR — MUSIC FRONTIERS 2025
On Sept 4 & 5, MUSIC FRONTIERS transforms Berlin's AQUA-Höfe into the epicenter of the global music innovation scene. With 3 powerful stages, AI, industry innovation, and a 25+ startup showcase, this is where bold ideas meet real solutions. Legendary writer and economist Jacques Attali opens the event, joined by a world-class lineup of speakers from SoundCloud, Downtown Music, Premier Records, and more. Expect hands-on workshops, immersive installations, a massive music job board, and future-focused networking. Tickets are just €119 with free drinks, unmatched value for anyone serious about the future of music. More at musicfrontiers.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MUSIC FRONTIERS: Visionaries Converge in Berlin to Redefine the Music Ecosystem

Berlin, August 13, 2025 
MUSIC FRONTIERS, Berlin’s boundary‑breaking music and technology conference, is taking place at AQUA‑Höfe in Kreuzberg on September 4–5, 2025. -> https://musicfrontiers.com/. 

Building upon its legacy as a hub for visionary minds shaping the future of music and its industry, this year’s event brings together leading voices from music, technology, and research who will be discussing new ideas and solutions for the further development of the music ecosystem in thoughtfully curated talks and workshops.
Attendees can expect a deeply collaborative atmosphere with interactive, solution-driven sessions, packed with practical insights and crafted to inspire action, fuel new thinking, and open doors to what’s next.

Matthias Strobel, President of MusicTech Germany: “The music sector is more connected to technological progress than ever before. A healthy, successful and sustainable music ecosystem will heavily depend on how we move forward from now on. We need less ego-systems and foster a more ecosystem-driven mindset. Especially now when AI is going to impact everything and everyone along the music value chain. With MUSIC FRONTIERS, we are providing a platform and the environment to openly discuss new visions for the music ecosystem and to form meaningful collaborations between music business leaders, artists, researchers, and creatives.

We are thrilled that for the opening panel on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 10.30 am, no other than the legendary French economist, author, and visionary, Jacques Attali, will dicuss with other key figures in music how we ended up where we at and how we can navigate the future of music. Attali was a close advisor to President François Mitterrand for over a decade. His book Noise: The Political Economy of Music, first published in English in 1985, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. It is considered one of the most visionary works that understands music as a cultural anticipation of social change and is still the basis of many debates today.

THREE STAGES
Throughout the two days, attendees will gain deep insights from some of the world’s most beautiful minds on three different stages, each dedicated to a critical facet of the evolving music ecosystem.

MUSIC FRONTIERS STAGE
On the first stage, sessions will spotlight radical solutions, visionary thinking and innovation across the music ecosystem; from adaptive sonic experiences and music‑driven fan communities to live experience tools sound and sustainable artist financing.

AI FRONTIERS STAGE
The second main stage is fully devoted to the transformative power of artificial intelligence in music. Sessions will explore how to unlock new opportunities rather than treating this technology as a threat with topics such as AI‑supported creative workflows, licensing, rights management, metadata, and more.

INNOVATION SHOWCASE STAGE
The third stage provides a platform for over 25 startups to present their breakthrough solutions for the music sector. In 20-minute sessions entrepreneurs will demonstrate how their tools could solve some of the music industry’s most pressing challenges. Fom discovering new talent and simplifying rights management to empowering artists with technology, enhancing live experiences, and reimagining licensing and monetization. 

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HIGLIGHTED SESSIONS
From an abundance of insightful programming, four standout sessions include:
•	Fans to Fuel: Building Music-Driven Communities: a deep-dive into the power of micro-communities and how fandoms are reshaping the music business from the inside out.
•	Assistive AI as Creative Partner in Music Production: a conversation about AI tools that can enhance musical workflows while preserving artistry.
•	Play Me Differently - The Rise of Adaptive Music and Interactive Sonic Experiences: an immersive look at music that responds in real time to listener input, mood, or movement.
•	Training the Machine - Licensing Music for AI: a critical discussion on new licensing models and revenue opportunities in the AI era.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
Amongst the many speakers who will share their wisdom, those six marquee speakers stand out:
Jacques Attali
has been a Professor of economics in many French universities; he was the Special Adviser to French President François Mitterrand during 10 years (1981-1991). He has authored more than 90 essays, biographies, theater plays and novels, with more 12 million copies and translated in 22 languages. His book Noise – The political economy of music celebrates its 40th publishing anniversary and is recognized as one of the most foresightful books about the evolution of music and has influenced the teaching of musicology worldide.

Sarah Davis
Director of Global Client Services, she manages all administrative aspects of the client experience for nearly +300 premier publishing clients. She maintains a secondary role handling musicological infringements for all Downtown companies alongside her Client Services duties.

Ausrine Skarnulyte 
CEO of Voice-Swap, an AI voice technology and rights management company that specialises in creating studio-quality voice models and equitable technological solutions to creative industries, while enhancing rights ownership and empowering stakeholders.

Liz Berry
As one of the first moving light technicians in the world, Liz Berry became an award-winning Lighting Designer, Creative Director and Technical Production Manager. She spent many years on the road with many of the world's greatest artists at their peak: Elton John, Metallica, Guns 'N' Roses, Depeche Mode to name a few, In 2016 Liz invented 3D Holonet, a high quality holographic screen. She also devised the signature lighting moves for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, pretty much unchanged to this day.

Ama Walton
EVP of Music Licensing & General Counsel at SoundCloud. She helped establish new ways for artists to generate income on SoundCloud and led the processes required to update the company’s monetization and distribution offers to creators on the platform.

Michael Odiong
Is the CEO of Premier Records Limited, the oldest record label in Nigeria and unarguably, in West Africa. Michael is also the chairman of Music Publishers Association of Nigeria (MPAN) and board member of Record Label Proprietors Initiative (RELPI). He is the Co-founder and director of Africa Music Business Roundtable, and also the founder of Music Tech Nigeria.

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AND THERE IS MORE…
Besides inspiring sessions on the main stages, MUSIC FRONTIERS has a lot more to offer.

CREATHON: The event kicks off with an inclusive, no-code, non-hackathon for creatives, ideators, designers, product thinkers, and curious minds. Interested visionaries with ideas for digital music applications are invited to join a unique Vibe-Coding at Ritter Butzke on Saturday, August 30 for 20 hours of future-focused collaborations. Applications are open now. Lliterally everyone can apply. The winning team will receive support from Amplitude Ventures worth 10.000 Euro to turn their prototype into a fully functional MVP.

EXPERIENCE PLAYGROUND: A special area with interactive installations invites attendees to explore the creative power of emerging technologies.

WORKSHOPS: Beyond stages and showcases, attendees can elevate their capabilities through a range of hands-on workshops. Designed to level up creative, technical, business, and entrepreneurial skill sets or ignite ecosystem-wide change. Registration for workshops are opens now.

NETWORKING: MUSIC FRONTIERS is not just about listening and learning, it’s also about connecting. With innovators, researchers, technologists, creators, and professionals from across disciplines gathering at the event, attendees get the unique change to meet people they don’t usually bump into at other music industry events. Those are the connections that lead to surprising new collaborations.

WALL OF OPPORTUNITIES: The largest job board ever seen at a music conference. MUSIC FRONTIERS provides an opportunity for all attendees to self-advertise their skills or find fresh talent. It worked extraordinary well in the past with many matches been made. 

DRINKS: are free for everyone all event long.

VALUE: For only 119 Euros, attendees get to deep-dive on a variety of topics and gain unparalleled insights from diverse and internationally respected speakers at MUSIC FRONTIERS. It is unarguably the best deal for anyone interested in attending a music ecosystem event.
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Matthias Strobel: "Berlin used to be (and still is) a leading force in music tech innovation. Some of the world's most progressive and internationally successful artists call this city their home. Entire music genres were born here. Every globally active company in the music sector has an office in Berlin. But an international music conference that brings together stakeholders from across the music ecosystem was missing since the sutdown of Berlin Music Week. With MUSIC FRONTIERS, we have set out to change this by establishing an event that spotlights the spirit, talent, and the worldwide unmatched creative freedom of this city and brings together key people in music from across the globe."
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EVENT DETAILS
When: September 4 & 5, 2025
Where: AQUA‑Höfe, Berlin‑Kreuzberg -> https://musicfrontiers.com/venue
Tickets: Available now; full access two‑day pass at €119 (includes all stages, workshops, showcases, networking, and free drinks) -> https://musicfrontiers.com/tickets

About MUSIC FRONTIERS
Music Frontiers is a two-day, cross‑disciplinary event in Berlin-Kreuzberg (September 4–5), hosted by MusicTech Germany. It unites visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders from music, technology, research, and the creative industries in a vibrant envireonment. Designed as a forward-thinking alternative to traditional music conferences, it explores emerging technologies, pioneering solutions, and new approaches that are reshaping the further development of the music ecosystem. Through thought-provoking discussions, showcases, and collaborative opportunities, Music Frontiers serves as a platform for discovering fresh horizons and forging transformative partnerships that define the future of music. 
Learn more at musicfrontiers.com.

About MusicTech Germany
Founded in 2017, MusicTech Germany is the world’s first Federal Association for Music Technology and the central point of contact for the field in Germany. Its mission is to bridge the gap between the traditional music industry and music tech innovators, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and visionary approaches to the challenges of the digital age. Through multidisciplinary events, policy engagement, and industry networking, the association supports its members in advancing cutting-edge solutions, strengthening the creative ecosystem, and shaping the future of music. 
Learn more at https://music-tech.de

PRESS MATERIAL: https://musicfrontiers.com/media-center/
CONTACT: Matthias Strobel | m@music-tech.de | +491607542639