Save the date: FastForward is back! 30 April - 1 May 2020

21 January 2020 - Press release

FastForward is delighted to be coming back to Sydney in 2020 for its 3rd edition, supported by APRA AMCOS, Soundcharts, Comes with Fries and new sponsor TicketSwap! We’re moving venues, back to be closer to the music at the legendary Studios 301 on Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May.

The intimate conference will gather 150 people from across the Australian music industry and around the world for a no holds barred discussion on the future of the music industry.  Designed to attract all corners of the industry, attendees include Live Nation, Universal Music, Sony ATV, Ticketmaster, EMI, Warner, Spotify, YouTube, Chugg Music, Havas Media, Twitter, and many, many more.  

FastForward Founder Chris Carey said;
“I’m very excited to be coming back to Australia in April.  It's been a very busy year personally, moving jobs (TicketSwap) and moving countries (Amsterdam) and I’m really pleased that FastForward gets to continue in the same way.  I’m delighted to keep collaborating with Van Picken from Comes with Fries again to ensure the content is of the highest calibre.  

“We have big plans for 2020.  The new venue gives us lots of opportunities to do some new things, as well as the 7 panels, 4 keynotes and 10 rapid fire ‘FastFifteens’.  Expect lessons from outside music (Cricket Australia already lined up) and many insights from leading music executives, in a friendly and welcoming environment.”  

Shelley Bishop, Studio Manager of Studios 301 added;
“We are very proud to host the 2020 FastForward conference at Studios 301. Being able to utilise the unique capabilities of our facility to showcase live music, multimedia, and historical tours of the studios will bring a new element to the conference that we are very excited about. 

I am always blown away by the calibre of outstanding speakers at the conference and the thoughtful curation of topics.I’d like to extend a massive thank you to Chris and the team for the opportunity to be involved this year.” 

Tickets go on sale at the beginning of February.  For speaking and sponsorship opportunities please contact Chris Carey, chris@fastforward.xyz