ABOUT
Ashley Austin is the Founder and CEO of Artist Legacy Group (ALG), a full-service management firm dedicated to protecting and expanding the legacies of iconic artists and entertainers. With more than two decades of experience in the music and entertainment industries, Austin has held roles at CAA, Frontline Management and Jampol Artist Management, where she helped manage the legacies of artists including The Doors, Janis Joplin and Michael Jackson. Since founding ALG in 2013, Austin has built a roster that includes the estates and legacies of Sam Cooke, Earl “DMX” Simmons, Raul Malo and John Belushi/The Blues Brothers, helping preserve their cultural impact while creating opportunities to introduce their work to new generations.
PANELS
Music Business MythBusters: Separating Fact from Fiction
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.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:20 PM