The CD BABY post CMW Myxer presented by: Qobuz

After Canadian Music Week wraps, head up to the tiki bar terrace at the legendary Bovine Sex Club on 542 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B5 for a celebratory drink at The CD BABY post CMW Myxer presented by: Qobuz sponsored by Myxt

Cyber Solutions for Indie Venues: Say Goodbye to Manual Management

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Harbour Ballroom A

Think “online ticketing” and the image is of a huge corporation selling premium-priced tickets to mammoth stadium tours. But smaller, independent venues in the U.S. alone generate more than $10 billion in annual revenue. From bars to halls, they are the lifeblood of the live music industry, and they operate with smaller margins and bigger risks. Now there are low-cost ticketing platforms built by and for venue operators, designed to optimize revenue and make scheduling less of a headache. This session is devoted to digitizing the operations of indie venues, and how much of a difference that can make.

Keeping the Passion Alive: When Music is More Than Just Your Job:

5:15 PM Saturday June 10th Harbour Ballroom A

What happens when the love of music that drives executives to join the music industry in the first place gets corrupted by bad-behaving artists, toxic corporate culture and/or all-round burnout?

See Dan Mackta (Qobuz) sharing personal experiences and highlight moments that solidified a love of music to stay connected to the art form that drove them to the business.

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