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Music Business MythBusters: Separating Fact from Fiction

Moderator:

David Salazar, Staff Editor, Fast Company

DATE/TIME

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM

LOCATION

Grand Ballroom

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ABOUT THIS PANEL

The music industry is full of advice, but not all of it is accurate. From misconceptions about publishing and copyright to misunderstandings around streaming royalties, record deals, AI and ownership, bad information can lead to costly decisions with long-term consequences. In this candid conversation, industry experts tackle some of the industry’s most persistent myths and answer the questions many creators are hesitant to ask – providing a clearer understanding of how rights and royalties actually work and the practical steps creators can take to make smarter business decisions and maximize the value of their music throughout their careers.

PANELISTS

David Salazar

David Salazar

Staff Editor, Fast Company

Ashley Austin

Ashley Austin

Founder & CEO, Artist Legacy Group

Matt Rose

Matt Rose

Senior Director of Global Digital Strategy & Operations, Kobalt

Nneka Witter

Nneka Witter

Counsel, Entertainment & Media, Reed Smith LLP

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