Sweden is the third largest exporter of music worldwide, behind the US and the UK.
The seminars will be moderated by Billboard Books author Fred Bronson and feature panels and presentations by record label professionals, songwriters, producers, music publishers, artists and music writers from both countries. The program takes place at the NYU Kimmel Center on October 22-23 and is presented by Export Music Sweden and the Consulate General of Sweden in collaboration with the NYU Stern School of Business and CMJ. In addition, a live Swedish music showcase will be presented at Norwood Club on October 22.The event is an exclusive opportunity to meet and network with real industry players from both sides of the Atlantic, share your ideas and get inspired!Featured topics for this year:THE POWER OF WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY A discussion on women in the music business. How are women treated differently from men? Has the influence of women changed in recent years? STATE OF THE DIGITAL WORLD Discussion on the latest trends in the digital world. Where will Pirate Bay go from here? Will Spotify remain the uncontested stream service?MEDIA IN TODAY'S MUSIC WORLD What is the role of today's blogosphere vs traditional media? Is print still relevant? Who are the new players?WHAT'S CURRENTLY HOT (OR NOT?) IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS RADAR The latest trends in deal-making in the music businessMELODIFESTIVALEN - EUROVISION SONG CONTESTInterview and discussion with Christer Björkman IDOL VIEWS FROM TWO MUSIC NATIONS: USA AND SWEDENSpecial panel on Idol tv competitions with American contestants Kimberley Locke and Diana DeGarmo and Swedish winner Daniel LindströmSwedish Music SeminarNYU Kimmel Center, Silver Board Room60 Washington Square SouthOctober 22-23, 12–5 pmSwedish Music Showcase featuring live acts and DJsNorwood Club241 West 14th Street October 22, 6:30 pm For more information, contact:Johan BrunkvistConsulate General of Sweden+1 212 583 2582Anders HjelmtorpExport Music Sweden+46 8 783 88 00