Redefining the Music Industry: a New Ecosystem of Connectivity

Let’s imagine the music sector as an interconnected ecosystem. This idea was the starting point for two years of research in the MME Music Dialogue project, commissioned by the European Commission. What began as a conceptual framework has now become the basis for understanding how the music sector operates today—and how it can thrive tomorrow. In this session, we’ll dive into the findings of this groundbreaking research, exploring the dynamic web of actors, environments, and interactions that make up Europe’s music ecosystem. From artists and algorithms to policymakers and audiences, we’ll uncover how interdependencies are shaping cultural, social, and economic values across the sector.

With challenges like “platformisation” and shifting consumer habits, the research highlights the critical need for innovation, cooperation, and adaptability. But it also reveals Europe’s unique strengths —its co-organised networks and capacity for cross-sector collaboration— that can position it as a counterweight to the investor-driven models of North America and Asia. Let’s build a shared vision for a resilient and impactful European music sector, one that not only benefits its own players but connects with wider ecosystems like education, urban development, and health to make a lasting cultural and social impact.

Presented by: EEMC, ESNS, Linecheck, MaMA Music & Convention, Reeperbahn, Tallinn Music Week and co-hosted by Federation of Music Conferences.