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The State of the Music Business, Tues Oct 14

Grand Ballroom

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 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 2025 conference with a panel of industry experts and provocateurs.

Jem Aswad

Jem Aswad

Executive Music Editor, Variety

Nabil Ayers

Nabil Ayers

President, Beggars Group US

Vernon Reid

Vernon Reid

Guitarist, Composer and Visual Artist

Audrey Fix Schaefer

Audrey Fix Schaefer

President of the Board, National Independent Venue Association

Peter Silberman

Peter Silberman

Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Producer

Gregg Wattenberg

Gregg Wattenberg

Founder and Co-CEO, Artist House

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