Music & Technology Conference & Showcase, October 13-16, 2026
October 13-16, 2026 | New York City | Tickets On Sale Nov 24
Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate Mondo's Tenth Anniversary!
Mondo.NYC Speaker
Sharon Tapper
Executive Director, Music Managers Forum-US
Sharon Tapper is Executive Director, Music Managers Forum-US, the leading trade association for artist managers and self-managed artists in the U.S. Since Tapper joined in 2022, the organization has grown by over 600%, expanding from its LA and NY roots to new chapters in Miami, Chicago, Nashville, Austin, Boston, and most recently, Atlanta. MMF-US provides vital education, advocacy and global connections through its partnership with the International Music Managers Forum (IMMF), supporting music managers and self-managed artists across the country.
With a background in artist management, music publishing and studio operations, Tapper has held leadership roles at Kobalt and Razor & Tie and worked with artists including The Cranberries, Slash, George Michael and Seal.
A longtime member of the Recording Academy’s New York Chapter, Tapper served 14 years as Governor and Secretary of the Executive Committee, including six consecutive terms as Co-Chair of its Advocacy Committee. She also served for four years on the New York Board of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) and co-founded NYC3, a network created to champion and support New York City’s creative professionals.
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https://www.youtube.com/@MusicManagersForumUS
https://www.facebook.com/mmfus/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mmf-us/
https://twitter.com/mmfus
CLE 2023: Ethical Considerations For Lawyers Navigating Sticky Situations
10/13/23, 7:00 PM
Seasoned practitioners and ethics experts discuss the real life thorny ethical issues entertainment attorneys often grapple with while representing A-list talent. The discussion will include such topics as an attorney's legal and moral obligation to assist troubled clients having mental or drug related issues and what obligation an attorney may have to help clients save and protect their assets through estate planning and other mechanisms.
CLE: Policy Shifts and their Ripple Effects
10/14/22, 2:00 PM
In the past year there were a number of significant developments to music-related policies and commercial standards. Why do these changes matter and what will be their economic and business impact? This panel will analyze these recent developments and their potential effects on monetization, legal agreements, and business practices. Topics will include the increase in the statutory mechanical royalty rate, the Free Artists from Industry Restrictions bill pending in California, the implementation of Article 17 in Europe, the proposed SMART Act, major labels forgiving unrecouped royalty balances for legacy artists, and BMG's removal of controlled composition clauses. (Mondo attendees are welcome to attend all CLE panels.)
Policy, Power & Progress: Protecting Music’s Future Through Advocacy
From copyright reform and global royalty protections to the urgent need for AI regulation, this timely and impactful session will unpack recent legislative victories, ongoing policy battles, and the road ahead for creators' rights. Discover how coordinated advocacy efforts — on Capitol Hill and across the industry — are shaping a fairer, more transparent and sustainable future for artists, managers and independent music professionals.