Chicago Music Nexus is revolutionizing how knowledge, networking, and opportunities are shared in the electronic music industry. This event is designed to open those doors and empower you to walk through them confidently.

What You’ll Gain:

Monetize Your Talent: Learn innovative ways to turn your personal brand into a revenue stream beyond live gigs.

Strategic Team Building: Discover the optimal timing and strategy to assemble a supportive team that amplifies your career.

Legal and Business Acumen: Understand how to navigate contracts and secure deals that honor your value and rights in the music industry.

Networking Opportunities: Engage directly with industry professionals during two dedicated hours of networking, leaving the event with valuable contacts that could transform your career.

Featured Panels at Chicago Music Nexus:

Monetizing Your Personal Brand: Beyond the Booth

Dive into sustainable revenue streams beyond gigs. Explore key strategies in social media monetization, merchandise launch timing, subscription services, and tapping into licensing and sync deals to maximize your earnings.

Adapt or Die: How to Stay Relevant as an Artist

Unpack the essentials of staying relevant and evolving in the music industry. Learn about evolving your brand, addressing mental health, setting industry trends, and the keys to a lasting music career.

Building Your Dream Team: Roles, Title, & Strategy

Discover how to build a robust support team with insights on the best time to hire PR professionals, agents, managers, and lawyers, and how to choose team members that align with your vision.