Premier Music Industry Conference in the Midwest
Each year, the Ohio University Music Industry Summit features an exclusive gathering of prominent artists and music industry leaders for informative panels and compelling interviews, as well as networking and learning opportunities, performances, and more for registrants.
The Summit is open to both students and professionals, with both in-person and virtual options.
2024 Featured Artists
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Earl Sweatshirt
Hip hop artist, writer, lyricist, and producer Earl Sweatshirt joins us on April 9 for an exciting exclusive artist keynote conversation, hosted by New York Times Music Journalist Marcus J. Moore. Please note: This is a keynote conversation and NOT a performance.
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Jason Isbell
Six-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jason Isbell will give a featured artist keynote during the day programming on April 10. He will also perform our Closing Night Concert that evening at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium.
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Ambar Lucid
Mexican-Dominican artist Ambar Lucid will join the Summit on April 9 for a keynote discussing her career and unique brand of psychedelic latin pop. Her music has allowed her to navigate her struggle with depression and, in turn, has inspired a growing community to find light in the darkness through her art.
Our Lineup
Get to know our esteemed lineup of artists and speakers who joined us at the 2024 Music Industry Summit to share their insights and expertise! We had a wonderful, varied lineup of guests spanning all sectors of the music industry.
On-Demand Sessions
Conversations from the past three Summits are available for on-demand viewing. Relive hearing from these inspiring artists and industry leaders like Run the Jewels, Derek Ali, Phoebe Bridgers, Saba, CAAMP, FINNEAS, Ken Ehrlich, Michelle Zauner, Noelle Scaggs, Maggie Phillips, Talib Kweli, mxmtoon, Chris Messina, and many more! A wide range of topics have been covered from web3 and AI to social media strategies to music supervision, and much, much more! A few highlights are below or, if you can't get enough, follow the link below for more.
Talib Kweli Artist Keynote
A keynote interview from 2023 with hip hop icon Talib Kweli in conversation with producer and educator Jason Rawls. This session explores Kweli's legendary career, the evolution of hip hop, diversifying income streams, activism, and much more
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Media Arts ProductionThis major focuses on building the next generation of creative professionals for digital cinema and audio and video storytelling. Students can explore short- and long-form narrative storytelling in digital cinema, episodic video content development, and more.
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Music Production and Recording IndustryExplore and develop skills across production and business areas of the music industry. Students can choose from two major tracts: technical/artistic skills in audio recording and music production and entrepreneurial and creative careers within music business.
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EntrepreneurshipDeveloping your entrepreneurial mindset and skills will prepare you to be your own boss, start and lead a social venture, or be an innovator and change-maker inside of an established organization.