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The State of the Music Business, Tues Oct 13
Grand Ballroom
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
Moderator:
Jem Aswad, Executive Music Editor, Variety
As we continue the Mondo tradition of this important opening panel, Variety Executive Music Editor Jem Aswad kickstarts our Mondo 2026 conference with a panel of industry experts and provocateurs.
Jem Aswad
Executive Music Editor, Variety
Nabil Ayers
President, Beggars Group US
Vernon Reid
Guitarist, Composer and Visual Artist
Audrey Fix Schaefer
President of the Board, National Independent Venue Association
Peter Silberman
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Producer
Gregg Wattenberg
Founder and Co-CEO, Artist House
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