Build a Future Ready Catalog for the Modern Music Ecosystem

Event ID: PP1162543

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Venue: Guadalupe (Courtyard Marriott)

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Summary

Learn how to prepare your music for the modern licensing landscape across sync, creator campaigns, digital platforms, and emerging AI opportunities. This interactive workshop covers asset prep, rights setup, metadata strategy, pricing basics, and the steps artists and labels need to take to make their catalogs discoverable and revenue ready. You will leave with a clear roadmap and tools to support long term licensing success.

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