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MUSEXPO “The United Nations of Music” (www.musexpo.net), the pioneering global music business conference renowned for its transformative impact on the industry, has unveiled its landmark 25th edition will take place March 16 - 19, 2025, in Burbank, California. Marking almost a quarter-century of influence, MUSEXPO 2025 will celebrate its storied history, spanning three continents, and highlighting the evolution of the music landscape.

The event has taken place as MUSEXPO Asia Pacific & One Movement for Music Festival in Perth, Australia (2009 & 2010), as well as MUSEXPO Europe in London, England (2008 – 2010, and 2016), and all other editions held in Southern California. MUSEXPO was also the first-ever global music conference and showcase event to be held on three continents worldwide in the same consecutive years during 2009 and 2010.

MUSEXPO 2025 is poised to be “the best MUSEXPO ever and promises to surpass all expectations” according to Sat Bisla, President & Founder, MUSEXPO, who will embrace a personal milestone of 40 years of contributions to the U.S. and international music business in 2025.

MUSEXPO will also return with its esteemed “International Music Industry Awards” (which originally launched back in 2012) in association with A&R Worldwide, and will recognize the contributions of some of the most influential executives and creatives across key sectors of the global music business in association with Visit Burbank and City of Burbank “The Media Capital of The World” during the private VIP Gala Dinner presentations. 

In addition, the annual Seymour Stein “Global A&R Award,” “International Music Person of the Year”and “Lifetime Achievement Award” honorees will be announced in the coming weeks. MUSEXPO will also feature its popular Global Sync Summit, and A&R Summit, as a part of its overall 2025 event program.

MUSEXPO will take place at the inspiring Castaway Burbank venue for an ultimate networking, creative and business experience. Castaway is one of Southern California’s most provocative and exciting special events properties and upscale restaurants, featuring breathtaking views and a renewed positive energy and vibe, ready to deliver a world-class experience to 2025’s attendees.

Burbank, “The Media Capital of The World” is home to some of the world's most recognized music and media companies including film/TV studios, record labels, publishing companies, radio stations, music supervisors, sync companies, and more including The Walt Disney Company, Marvel Comics StudiosDisney Music GroupFreemantle MediaABC TelevisionHollywood Records, ESPN, LucasfilmWarner Bros. Studios, DC ComicsFreeform TVpeermusic,iHeartRadioNickelodeon Animation StudiosThe Burbank StudiosBlizzard EntertainmentCartoon NetworkInsomniac GamesLegendary FilmsThe CW Television NetworkNBCUniversalUniversal PicturesUniversal StudiosKPWR “Power 106” Los AngelesPosition Music and A&R Worldwide’s headquarters to name just a few. The city of Burbank is once again set to welcome 2025 delegates to this long-time epicenter of music creativity and innovation as the event unites artists, industry, and fans alike. 

MUSEXPO 2025 will look to deliver an unparalleled overview of the global music business from A&R, publishing, digital, AI, streaming, brands, sync, live, management, distribution, multi-media, technology, marketing, radio, and much more, in an intimate networking experience that its flagship event is world renowned for, while also delving more deeply into the most important aspect of our global music business - the songs and the artists.  

Our team and I are honored to bring our 25th global edition of MUSEXPO to the worldwide music industry next year. Watching the immeasurable impact that MUSEXPO has had on so many artists, executives, and companies during the past twenty-four editions is extremely humbling. We are grateful for the participation and support of everyone who has been a part of this amazing conference, showcase event, and special music community, and we intend to make MUSEXPO 2025 our best one ever!” states Sat Bisla, President & Founder, A&R Worldwide / MUSEXPO.

Over the past 24 global editions and multi-continental events, some of the world's most influential music, media and technology executives have participated at MUSEXPO, including: Alexandra Patsavas, Music Creative + Production / Original Series Netflix; Allison Kaye – President, SB Projects; Andrew Kronfeld – Executive Vice President, Universal Music Group; Avery Lipman, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Republic Records; Bob Shennan - Director, BBC Radio; Chad Hurley - Co-Founder, YouTube; Chris Barton - Co-Founder, Shazam; Craig Kallman - Chairman & CEO, Atlantic Records Group; Daniel Glass, President & Founder, Glassnote Entertainment Group; Danny Rukasin - Partner & Co-Owner, Best Friends Music (Manager, Billie Eilish, Finneas); David Massey – President & CEO, Arista Records; Diane Warren – Grammy & Emmy Award-Winning & Oscar nominated global hit songwriter; Folkert Koopmans - Founder & CEO, FKP Scorpio; George Ergatoudis, Head of Music, U.K. & Ireland, Apple; Harvey Goldsmith - Founder, Harvey Goldsmith Presents; Jacqueline Saturn - President, Virgin Music Group North America & EVP, Global Artist Relations Jake Wisely- Chief Publishing Executive, Concord Music; Jason Flom - CEO, Lava Records & Lava Music Publishing; Jeff Smith - Head of Music, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music (U.K.); Jimmy Kimmel (Jimmy Kimmel Live!); Jo-Charrington – President, Capitol Records (U.K.); Jody Gerson - Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group; Kevin Weatherly, Sr. Vice President Programming,“World Famous KROQ” Los Angeles; Korda Marshall – Founder & President, Infectious Records (Mushroom Music Group); Larry King – the late Legendary Radio and Television Broadcaster/Interviewer;Mamie Coleman, Executive VP & Head of FOX Entertainment Music; Mandar Thakur – CEO, Times Music (India); Martin Dodd – manager of the world’s No.1 songwriter Max Martin; Marty Diamond – Head of Music, Wasserman Music (ColdplayEminemThe Black Eyed Peas);  Michael Chugg - President & Founder, Chugg Entertainment (Australasia); Michael Rapino - Chairman & CEO, Live Nation Entertainment; Mike Knobloch - President, Film Music & Publishing, Universal Pictures; Monte Lipman, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Republic Records; Neil Warnock – Global Head of Music, United Talent Agency; Nigel Lythgoe - Executive Producer, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance; Peter Edge - Chairman & CEO, RCA Records Group; Richard Russell - Founder, XL Recordings (U.K.); Sarah Stennett - CEO, FAE; Savan Kotecha- Songwriter/Producer (The WeekndOne DirectionJustin BieberKaty Perry); Scooter Braun – CEO, HYBE-America; the late Seymour Stein - Co-Founder, Sire Records; Sir Lucian Grainge – Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group; Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive & President Music, EA Games; Tom Anderson - Co-Founder, MySpace; Troy Carter – Founder & CEO, Q&A Media Holdings; will.i.am; and Zane Lowe – Apple’s Music 1; and countless others.

MUSEXPO will also continue to welcome the crème de la crème of global showcasing talent to its stage that has previously welcomed then unsigned, or unknown artists such as Katy PerryLMFAOJessie JCaity BaiserTeddybearsFrank Turner, Robyn, Lime CordialeThe Temper TrapForest BlakkSheppardAudurJack Savoretti, Thomas AzierMissy HigginsLalehErik HassleGavin JamesBirds of Tokyo, Avalanche CityGin WigmorePrateek KuhadIda MariaDead Letter Circus,Vella, and many others prior to their global success.

MUSEXPO was born out of the inspirational networking dinners launched by A&R Worldwide Founder Sat Bisla (also the founder of A&R Network – the global A&R division of Clear Channel Entertainment (now Live Nation) and The New Music Network; the predecessor to iHeartMedia) and Dave Holmes (who managed Coldplay’s global career for over 22 years). The gatherings started back in 1999 to bring the global music, media, and technology communities together in a meaningful manner. 

Registration is now open for MUSEXPO at www.musexpo.net.

Information on showcase artist submissions, event partnership/sponsorship opportunities, direct flights to Burbank Airport and conference discount hotel room bookings within the Burbank, CA area is available at www.musexpo.net

 

For More Details Contact: info@anrworldwide.com or +1.323.782.0770.

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