The Music Business: Convergence & new frontiers

The planet – and indeed the music industry – has never been more connected, with new platforms ripping up the old rulebook and changing the game. Covid-19 has accelerated the shift to a digital world, facilitating the rise of everything from ticketed live-streaming to in-game concerts.

So as live performances cross from physical spaces to new digital stages, what new opportunities are there for emerging and established artists? And as tech, streaming, gaming, and music continue to converge, where does this place live performance in a post-pandemic world?