NEW VISIONS For Music & Sound

In the organizer's words:

An end to the status quo:
NEW VISIONS showcases visionary approaches for the music ecosystem

On September 5 and 6, 2024, the first edition of NEW VISIONS for Music & Sound will take place at the historic Pfefferberg Brewery in Berlin. Organized by MUSIC TECH GERMANY and WISE, the event will bring together some of the most visionary minds in the music scene. Among others, Karlheinz Brandenburg (Brandenburg Labs), Rachel Lyske (DAACI), Willy Ehmann (BeatBread), Georgia Taglietti (The ICNAC) and many other artists, founders, music makers and tech enthusiasts will be there, all on a mission to make the music industry fit for the future.

The focus is not on the challenges and problems currently plaguing the industry, but above all on the opportunities created by innovations and creative solutions for everyone involved in the industry.

NEW VISIONS attracts visitors with exciting keynotes, inspiring fireside chats, interactive panel discussions and innovation showcases. Not only will the future of the industry and the impact of digital business models for music creators be discussed here, but the artists will also be an active part of the sessions and lead the way with their ideas. Participants can look forward to a lively exchange of ideas and visionary approaches that will have a lasting impact on the future of music.

Berlin Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises Franziska Giffey is looking forward to the upcoming conference:

"Today more than ever, the success of the music industry is linked to technological progress. This is precisely where NEW VISIONS For Music & Sound comes in as an event organized by MUSIC TECH GERMANY and WISE and aims to provide new impetus. The organizers have already impressed with their concept in our competition for innovative formats and are receiving 100,000 euros in funding from the Senate Department of Economics to implement the new beacon event for the creative industries. Berlin is a hotspot for innovation at the interface of music, technology and creativity and the right place to develop new visions for the industry."

Inspire: Think big, dream bigger

Innovative formats promote direct exchange between all participants and offer the opportunity to gain deeper insights into current trends and the possibilities of new technologies for music.

The aim is to challenge traditional approaches and discuss creative solutions with industry leaders. The interactive approach of the conference invites you to build and expand networks that reach beyond the traditional music industry and inspires you to launch new ideas and exciting projects that can change the music industry for good.

Philipp Grefer, founder of WISE and co-founder of NEW VISIONS, said:

"NEW VISIONS allows us to showcase groundbreaking technologies and creative concepts that have the potential to fundamentally change the music industry. It is an opportunity to learn from each other and shape the future of the music industry together. By exchanging ideas across disciplines, we lay the foundations for sustainable innovation and long-term progress."

Innovate: overcoming boundaries, creating progress

Visionary ideas, creative solutions and new technologies - these are the things that are needed to help shape the future of the music ecosystem in the long term. In interactive sessions, participants will immerse themselves in these approaches and learn how they can apply the latest developments to their own projects. In addition, start-ups and established companies will present their products and services in innovation showcases. By sharing best practices, participants will receive concrete ideas for strategies to optimize their creative processes and take their projects to the next level.

Matthias Strobel, President of MusicTech Germany and also co-founder of NEW VISIONS, said:

"NEW VISIONS brings together the most advanced ideas and technologies in the music industry. Here we have the opportunity to experience innovations that not only change the way music is produced and consumed, but also enable new business models and creative processes. This conference is a catalyst for change and progress in the music industry."

Collaborate: creating connections, promoting innovation

NEW VISIONS creates space for building long-term partnerships through targeted networking sessions and informal meetings. Participants are given the rare opportunity to meet directly with people outside their natural environment and thus make cross-sectoral and transdisciplinary contacts.

In addition, the conference also offers special matchmaking opportunities where participants are brought together specifically according to their interests and needs. Experts from various fields will also be available to answer individual questions and provide valuable advice.

As space for NEW VISIONS For Music & Sound is limited, there are only a limited number of tickets available. These are now available at www.newvisions.berlin. First come, first serve!

The format concept for NEW VISIONS For Music & Sound was awarded a prize in the Innovative Formats 2024 competition organized by the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises and is funded by Initiative Musik and BKM.

About NEW VISIONS

NEW VISIONS is a project of MusicTech Germany and WISE dedicated to promoting innovative solutions and visions in the music ecosystem. The conference brings together thought leaders, pioneers and experts from various creative industries to shape the future of the music industry. Through interactive formats and targeted networking opportunities, NEW VISIONS provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and the development of sustainable innovations that can fundamentally change the music industry.

For more information visit https://newvisions.berlin/

About WISE

WISE - The Future Festival & Think Tank - is a transdisciplinary platform that connects innovators from the creative industries, science and technology to engage in interdisciplinary dialog and showcase exceptional talent. WISE creates space for innovative ideas and promotes collaboration between different disciplines to develop forward-looking solutions to the challenges of the modern world. Through events, workshops and networking opportunities, WISE brings together creative minds worldwide at events such as SXSW, Art Basel or at its own events from Berlin to Shanghai to shape the future together.

Further information can be found at https://www.wisenotwise.com/

About MusicTech Germany

MusicTech Germany is the federal association for music technology in Germany and serves as a central point of contact for the promotion of cooperation between the music industry and technology pioneers. The association is committed to the development and dissemination of innovative technologies in the music sector and supports the transfer of knowledge between various players in the industry. MusicTech Germany organizes events, initiates projects and offers a platform for the exchange of best practices in order to promote music technologies in Germany and strengthen the competitiveness of the industry.

Further information can be found at https://www.music-tech.de/