From superstar Q&As to panels that help you understand the business of music, there’s something for everyone at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week, with programming that covers every aspect of the industry.
This year, a handful of business-focused panels will feature a mix of executives and artists who will take centerstage to break down elements of their business. One of them being From Clubs to Stadiums featuring Feid presented by Live Nation, which will take place on Monday (Oct. 14) with speakers like Feid, his manager Luis Villamizar and Live Nation’s Hans Schafer explaining why a number of Latin acts are now playing stadiums, the Colombian hitmaker being one of those artists.
Also on Monday, regional Mexican singer-songwriter Eden Muñoz, Colombian hitmaker Keityn and renowned producer Sergio George will take the stage for Why Are There 50 Writers On My Song? — a conversation, set to be moderated by Pierre Hachar, managing partner, The Hachar Law Group, that will explores and asks the sometimes uncomfortable question of: who should get songwriter credit and why?
The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week is returning from Oct. 14 to 18 at the Fillmore Miami Beach in Miami with a star-studded lineup of more than 70 artists. This year, celebrating its 35th anniversary, Latin Music Week welcomes an array of global artists including J Balvin, Young Miko, Alejandro Sanz, NMIXX, Thalía, Maria Becerra, Gloria Estefan, Pepe Aguilar, Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida’s Jesús Ortiz Paz, and many more. Purchase tickets to the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week here.
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Global Wealth
Day: Monday
Fernando Prados, members area manager, AIE, will give a 15-minute presentation explaining how to collect neighboring rights around the world.
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The Role of Music Publishers in Cross-Cultural Collaborations
Day: Monday
Publishers play a vital role in fostering cross-cultural collaborations, particularly within Latin America. A conversation with A&R, artists and producers on how publishers help bridge the cultures and facilitate cross-border hits.
Panelists:
- Bastian, A&R, producer
- Corina Smith, artist, composer
- David Wild, A&R, producer
- Valentina, artist, compose
- Pamela Bustios, senior charts and data analyst, Latin and Billboard Español (moderator)
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The New Latin Music Business
Day: Monday
It’s not just about recording or distribution agreements anymore. Artists and producers are entering into wildly innovative arrangements, from one-offs to long term deals, with labels, publishers, brands and more. Three innovators tell us what works.
Panelists:
- Atella, producer and songwriter, head of music, Zumba and ZML Records
- Cris Falcão, managing director of artist & label strategy and GM Latin, Virgin Music Group
- Txema Rosique, senior VP of A&R, Sony Music U.S. Latin, Sony Music U.S. Latin
- Jimmy Humilde, founder and CEO, Rancho Humilde (moderator)
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Why Are There 50 Writers on My Song?
Day: Monday
How much is a hit song worth? And who gets songwriter credit, and why?
Panelists:
- Eden Muñoz, songwriter, artist
- Keityn, songwriter, producer, artist
- Sergio George, producer, songwriter
- Pierre Hachar, managing partner, The Hachar Law Group (moderator)
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From Clubs to Stadiums featuring Feid
Day: Monday
An unprecedented number of Latin acts are playing in stadiums. But their road to mass ticket sales has been paved in the development stage, working from the ground up. Feid tells us how he did it. The panel is presented by Live Nation.
Panelists:
- Feid, artist
- Hans Schafer, senior VP of global touring, Live Nation
- Luis Villamizar, manager
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She Runs the Boards
Day: Monday
Presented by Platoon, the empowering discussion will feature four influential Latina executives from diverse sectors of the music industry: marketing, legal, artist and label. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your career, discover strategies for overcoming challenges, building meaningful connections and thriving in a competitive landscape.
Panelists:
- Andrea Portela, music marketing lead, Apple Music
- Dascha Polanco, artist
- Erika Montes, music industry executive
- Yira Santiago, music & entertainment attorney, Protege Tu Música, LLC
- Ingrid Fajardo, social media manager/staff writer, Latin, Billboard (moderator)
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Networking: The Industry Roundtables
Day: Monday
Latin Music Week attendees will have the chance to meet with the experts who run the business in these exclusive, intimate roundtable sessions.
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Ten Years of Rimas Entertainment
Day: Tuesday
From digital distributor to international powerhouse in a single decade.
Panelists:
- Jonathan Miranda, president, Rimas Entertainment
- Junior Carabaño, vice president, Rimas Entertainment
- Noah Assad, CEO, Rimas Entertainment
- Raymond Acosta, general manager, Habibi
- Leila Cobo, chief content officer, Latin/Español, Billboard (moderator)
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The Sony Music Publishing Icon Q&A With JOP
Day: Wednesday
A rare one-on-one conversation with the Fuerza Regida frontman, executive and trailblazer, presented by Sony Music Publishing. Moderated by Billboard‘s Leila Cobo.
