ABOUT
Jeanine McLean is an industry veteran and has been on the management team for superstars Alicia Keys, HER, Tyrese Gibson, Elle Varner, K Michelle and others. Through her own company Castlight Mgmt & Media Inc, she currently represents Omarion, Tone Stith, Brittney Spencer, MLynn, Torae and producer Kenneth Paige...all powerhouses in their own right.
Jeanine has been recognized by many organizations for her many years of hard work and dedication. Her accolades include: Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Power Player, Femme it Forward, ASCAP Women in Music, Pollstar 50, Variety Power of Women and she has been included on the Ebony Power 100 List. She has been featured in various trade publications such as Billboard, Rolling Stone and Music Business Worldwide. Jeanine rounds out her time by giving back and is an active mentor with Grammy U, Femme It Forward, Power 2 Inspire and She is the Music.
IG: @jeaninemclean
PANELS
Music Managers: The New Power Brokers:
Let’s be honest: the center of gravity in the music industry has shifted. In 2026, the people shaping careers, controlling budgets, and driving long-term strategy aren’t sitting exclusively inside labels or platforms. They’re managers. What began as a cottage trade is now a global profession, with managers serving as the industry’s central power brokers. They are the only role structurally positioned to operate across every sector of the ecosystem on behalf of the artist: translating artistic vision into strategy, deals, and sustainable careers. Modern management is about leadership, leverage, and long-term value creation in a decentralized, global marketplace. This panel dives into how that influence is exercised, how power is stewarded responsibly, and how managers are shaping the future of the global music economy.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:15 PM