The most significant gathering of the year for the music, entertainment, and event industry kicks off in a week, and here are the latest program additions. An inspiring three days await, and we can’t wait to see you in Tampere!
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Music x Collaboration
MMF Finland presents: The Key Partnerships in an Artist’s Career
What kind of partnerships are required for a long and sustainable artist career? What role does each professional in an artist’s team play? How can partnerships be created and maintained skillfully? We will discuss these questions with music industry professionals who work closely with artists and their roles in building long-term artist careers. We will also talk about the significance of managers in an artist’s career and what it means when a manager becomes part of the artist’s team.
This content is produced in collaboration with the Manager Forum.
Moderator: Katja Vauhkonen (Backbone Management). Confirmed speakers so far: Carla Ahonius (Manage Me), Isadora Kamotskin (Warner Music Finland).
Interview with Lasse Norres – A Manager’s Perspective on Finland’s Biggest Music Phenomenon
The legend of our field, Lasse Norres, known for managing Dingo, will join the Manager Forum for an interview. What was it like to work behind the scenes of Finland’s biggest music phenomenon? The interview will cover Norres’ career path, explore the reasons behind the Dingo phenomenon, and reflect on how music management and being an artist have changed today. The interview will be conducted by Tina Jukarainen, Chair of the Manager Forum Board and artist manager.
This content is produced in collaboration with the Manager Forum.
Thursday, October 3, 2024, Music x Business
Meet the Majors
A State of the Finnish Music Industry
A legendary “Meet The Majors” discussion will return to Music x Media. Join us to hear the views of the new leaders of major labels on the state of the Finnish music industry.
This discussion is moderated by Mikko Manninen, Music Finland.
Legit Livee – Exploring the Guidelines for Live Culture
Young consumers of live culture now and in the future – a dialogue between creators and future hopes.
Where are the crowds? How do we reach the youth? Are we capturing the attention of generation Z only with four-second videos? Come and listen to a playful dialogue about the future of live culture between creators and the hopes of the future.
This discussion continues the highly popular and discussed panel “Listen, Boomer – The Future Speaks” from last year. This time, industry veterans will join the voices of young people. The discussion will outline guidelines for live culture and seek ways for its vibrant future while earning points.
Joining the veterans on stage are Janne Laurila, Program Manager and Musician from Tampereen Kulttuurikamari, and Piia Lääveri, Administration Manager of the Helsinki Events Foundation and Chair of TAKU ry.
The input from the zoomers in the discussion will come from trade student and student organization activist Juuso Kallio, as well as speaker, actress, and model Isadora Brown.
The discussion will be moderated and points awarded by millennial Kristiina Paananen (Marketing and Sales Manager, Tampereen Kulttuurikamari Oy), who has over ten years of experience in the events sector.
This panel discussion is conducted by Tampereen Kulttuurikamari Oy (Tullikamari & Tavara-asema).
Sound Without Boundaries: How Spatial Audio is Changing Music Consumption?
Spatial audio is reshaping the music industry, creating immersive experiences that engage listeners like never before. With support from Dolby Atmos and Apple Music, this technology is driving demand for specialized headphones and speaker systems, opening up new revenue streams.
For artists and producers, spatial audio allows innovative production techniques that meet evolving consumer expectations. Embracing this technology enhances the listening experience and positions businesses for growth in a competitive market.
This discussion features Tomi Pietilä, Henkka Niemistö (Northsound), and Thomas Lund (Genelec). The audience will also have an opportunity to test spatial audio technology with their own mobile devices.
Past, Present and Future: Innovation in Music Technology at Abbey Road Studios
The story of innovation at Abbey Road Studios includes many defining milestones from its past, including being the first purpose-built recording studio complex at launch and the site of the first stereo recordings, to its present and future, including the acquisition of Audiomovers, a portfolio of premium digital audio products, and supporting start-up founders with Abbey Road Red, Europe’s first and leading music technology incubator.
Anthony Achille, Program Manager, Abbey Road Red.
European Festival Landscape
Codruta Vulcu, Director and Founder, ARTmania Festival, Romania
Codruta Vulcu is the Director and Founder of the ARTmania Festival, one of Romania’s most established events, promoting mainly rock & metal acts. She is also the founder of Blaj aLive Festival, launched in 2013, focusing on alternative & world music, and Romanian Music Export. We will hear Codruta’s story of building a major music festival, how the European festival market is developing, and how her story is deeply connected with Finnish music.
Side Events, Workshops, and Product Presentations
Music x Media x Yle x Metso
Music Documentaries Evening at Metso
As part of Music x Media, we will also bring public content to all Tampere residents. On Wednesday, October 2, in collaboration with Music x Media, Yleisradio, and the City of Tampere, we will organize an evening dedicated to music documentaries at Metso Library. In this public event, we will watch four music documentaries produced by Yleisradio, which also have strong ties to Tampere’s music culture. There will also be brief commentary speeches related to the documentaries. The event will be hosted by Pekka Laine, music journalist at Radio Finland.
Contents and the schedule for the documentaries on October 2, 2024.
Workshop: Cognitive Load in the Cultural Sector – From Brain Fog to Smooth Workdays (Finnish Institute of Occupational Health)
The working life is full of cognitive load, consisting of continuous information overflow, interruptions, and distractions. Join us for workshop activities where you will gain insights into cognitive load factors and tools to manage the load caused by work.
In the workshop, we will address the cognitive load of cultural professionals and related practical experiences. Through a collective discussion, we will outline solutions for streamlining work.
The workshop will be led by Sari Käpykangas, a specialist at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, and Jaakko Kämäräinen, a supervisor/musician. Pre-registration is required for groups.
[Register for the workshop here.]
Supervision Clinic, Patrik Stensröm
Would you like to discuss confidentially but openly about issues troubling you at work or feelings arising from your job? You might benefit from the one-on-one clinic at Music x Media, where musician and STOry supervisor Patrik Stenström offers participants a 45-minute meeting to assess situations and provide advice for supporting one’s well-being.
Supervision is suitable for everyone and does not require any specific problem.
The supervision clinic will be available on Thursday, October 3. You can register for the clinic [here].
Refresh your seminar day with Hartwall Vichy Original – products will be available in the seminar lobby and Vichy Hall. Also, check out the Vichy Hall program for the schedule.