All Access Fest Virtual 2024

Music Forward Foundation Announces “All Access Fest Virtual 2024”

Free Virtual Event Creates Pathways for the Next Generation of Artists and Professionals in the Music and Live Entertainment Industry

Music Forward Foundation, a national non-profit in the Live Nation family, announces All Access Fest Virtual 2024, an expansion of the in-person event which took place in April of this year at the Hollywood Palladium. The free virtual event will take place on Tuesday, September 10, from 9AM to 2PM PT, and offer a unique platform for young artists and emerging professionals eager to make a splash in the music and live entertainment industry.

All Access Fest Virtual 2024 is designed to bridge the gap between up-and-coming talent and key industry players, creating pathways for growth and opportunity. This event is about more than just learning; it’s about building the future of music together. The one-of-a-kind global experience is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of music innovators, as attendees embark on a journey of discovery and networking, connecting with seasoned professionals and like-minded peers passionate about music and live entertainment.

Event Highlights include:

• Keynote Conversations: Thought-provoking discussions featuring industry leaders and top artists who will share insights on the current landscape of music and live entertainment. Learn about trends, challenges, and opportunities directly from the experts.

• Professional and Artist Development Workshops: Hands-on workshops tailored to equip the next-gen with essential skills for success in the industry. Topics range from songwriting and production to marketing and branding.

• Roundtable Discussions: Leading HR professionals and industry specialists in intimate roundtable settings to explore career pathways, resume building, and best practices for entering the industry.

• One-on-One Networking: Dedicated time for personalized networking with industry insiders. Participants can make a lasting connection and seek advice from those who have paved the way.

• Virtual Expo Booths: Interactive booths featuring top music companies and organizations, where participants can discover internships, externships, scholarships, and job shadow programs that can launch their career.

• Artist Lounge: Artist development resources, discover opportunities to listen to and view other artists’ music, and revisit past open mic sessions.

Featured Speakers & Industry Experts include:

• Brandon Pankey, VP of Business Development and Operations, Live Nation Urban
• Janette Berrios, VP of Corporate Marketing, Symphonic
• Max Weinberg, VP of Marketing, Interscope Capitol Labels Group
• Stephanie Hudacek, President, Rounder Records
• Katie Holmes, Director of Business Development, ROSTR
• Joe Aboud, Founder & CEO, 444 Sounds
• Andile Nlovu, Founder & CEO, Fractal
• Davina Thomas, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, 24/7 Artists
• Nikki Sanz, Founder & CEO, GIGGS
• Taylor Mims, Live Entertainment Reporter, Billboard
• Stefany Reed, Senior Director of Artist Partnerships, Live Nation

Featured Sponsors and Exhibitors include:

• Live Nation
• House of Blues
• Concord Music Group
• The NAMM Foundation
• Girls Who Listen
• HeadCount

Register for free at https://musicforwardfoundation.org/all-access-fest-virtual/.

For more information or to get involved, please contact aaf@musicforwardfoundation.org.

About Music Forward Foundation:

Music Forward Foundation is a national nonprofit in the Live Nation family that bridges opportunities for the music community to become more innovative and inclusive by kick-starting music and live entertainment careers for the next generation through workshops, panels, and performances that connect passions to professions. Focusing on young people aged 13-24 from under-represented communities, the organization provides access to an unsurpassed nationwide network of music and live entertainment industry insiders to redefine what is possible for tomorrow’s innovators and leaders.

Over the past 30 years, Music Forward Foundation has successfully realized its mission to transform young lives, inspire careers, and champion a more inclusive music industry. To date, the organization has served over one million young people and provided more than $42 million in scholarships, workforce opportunities, relief funds, and more. Each year, the organization activates its significant network to impact more than 20,000 youth nationwide.

Acclaimed artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Maxwell Frost, Trombone Shorty, and Andrae Alexander are past program participants and grant recipients. While performers such as Kahlid, Sophia Carson, Lauren Diagle, Martina McBride, Carlos Santana, and Julia Michaels have served as Ambassadors for Music Forward.

https://musicforwardfoundation.org/