ABOUT
Tobi Parks is an entertainment and intellectual property attorney, CEO of Tour Tech LLC, a technology start up focused on tech solutions for the live music industry, owner of xBk, a Des Moines-based music venue, Board Vice President for the National Independent Venue Foundation, the 501(c)(3) arm of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), and a founding member of D Tour, a national collective of independent promoters. She worked in the Business and Legal Affairs division of Sony Music Entertainment for nearly two decades as an attorney and Director of Copyright for Sony's Columbia Records, Epic Records, and RCA Records.
PANELS
PROs, Policy, and the Live Music Economy
An exploration of recent federal policy and U.S. Copyright Office activity addressing the growing number of Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) in the United States and the implications for the live music ecosystem. We will discuss how the current licensing structures and royalty distribution practices impact creators and live music licensees. The conversation will also examine opportunities for collaboration among PROs, creators, and licensees to improve licensing policy, increase transparency, and ensure a more efficient and equitable framework for licensing live performances.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM