June 11th - MMF-US NY Summit at Spotify

Join us for our MMF-US NY Summit at Spotify on Wednesday, June 11th (12:30–5:00 PM).

Space is limited — reserve your spot now!

Featured speakers include:

Khufu Reign - Manager, WeMakeMusic (DeLaSoul, Tyla, Awkwafina, Wild East Radio)

Jesse Jacobsen - US Head of East Coast Label Partnerships, Spotify
Alejandra Olea - Managing Director of Americas, Believe Distribution
Matt Bacon (@Bacons.bits) - Founder, Sapphire Eye and Dropout Media
Brian Moroney - Music Partnerships, SoundOn / TikTok
Fabrice Sergent - Co-founder and Managing Partner, BandsInTown
Catherine Yi - Digital Strategy and Data Research lead, IQ, UTA
Caroline Halloran, Director of Audience Development, mtheory
Rod Yancy - Founder & CEO, Bootleg
Brian Miller - CRO, TuneCore
Panos Polimatidis - Head of Label & Artist Relations, UK, Believe Distribution
Paul Pacifico - CEO, Music Commission / Saudi Ministry of Culture
Sammy Kaufman - Head of Music Partnerships, Linktree
Maulin Hemani - Founder & CEO, FanPad
Bryan Grone - Head of Production & Artist Relations, BSide
Tony Alexander - President & MD, Made in Memphis Ent; A2IM board member
Leah Kraft - Memberships, Merlin Network
Mike McGarry - SVP of Marketing, Patreon
Chaz Jenkins - CCO, Chartmetric

...and many more.

With presentations by TikTok, Linktree, Believe, TuneCore, Bootleg, Fanpad, the Saudi Music Commission and more.

Panels will include:

The Power of Independent Distribution
Creator-Led Marketing
Maximizing Direct-to-Consumer and Live

Food by Mission Sandwich Social and light refreshments will be served.

Ticket Info:

MMF-US Members: Attend for free
Log in to the MMF-US Member Portal to access your discount code.

New Members: Join MMF-US for just $25 (normally $49.50) and get complimentary access to this event Join Here with the code WELCOMETOMMFUS, and check out in Eventbrite with the discount code from the MMF Member Portal.

Renewing Members: Renew Here for $50 (normally $99) using code WELCOMEBACK and then check out in Eventbrite with the discount code from the MMF Member Portal.

If you'd like to purchase a ticket instead of joining MMF-US, General Admission is $100.

MMF-US Summits have taken place across the country, offering high-impact programming led by top industry voices. Attendees will also receive a follow-up email with tools, resources, and materials shared throughout the day — all designed to support your professional growth now and into the future.

Whether you're building your network or sharpening your knowledge, this is a can’t-miss event for music professionals navigating today’s evolving landscape.

Wednesday, June 11th at Spotify (12:30-5:00pm)

Location: Spotify, 150 Greenwich Street, 71st Floor, New York, NY 10007 (between Cortlandt & Liberty) MAP

12:30 – 1:00pm Doors

1:00 – 1:10pm Welcome & Opening Remarks

Sharon Tapper (Executive Director, MMF-US)
Wesley T A'Harrah ( VP, Membership & Education, MMF-US)
Neeta Ragoowansi (President, MMF-US & IMMF)
Jesse Jacobsen (US Head of East Coast Label Partnerships, Spotify)

1:10 – 1:20pm Keynote Presentation: Alejandra Olea (Managing Director, Believe Americas)

1:20 - 1:30pm Keynote Interview: Alejandra Olea - Fireside Chat Interview with Neeta Ragoowansi (President, MMF-US & IMMF)

1:30-1:35pm Q&A following keynote

1:35-1:45pm Presentation: Panos Polimatidis (Director Label & Artist Solutions, Believe UK)

1:45-1:55pm Presentation: Brian Miller (Chief Revenue Officer, TuneCore)

1:55-2:05pm Presentation: Brian Moroney (Music Partnerships Manager, SoundOn/TikTok)

2:05-2:35pm Panel: The Power of Independent Distribution

Panos Polimatidis (Director Label & Artist Solutions, Believe UK)
Brian Miller (Chief Revenue Officer, TuneCore)
Brian Moroney (Music Partnerships Manager, SoundOn/TikTok)
Leah Kraft (Member Relations Manager, Merlin)
Khufu Reign (We Make Music, Manager - De La Soul, Awkwafina, Tyla, & Wild East Radio)
Moderator: Tony Alexander (Co-Founder, President & Managing Director of Made in Memphis Entertainment)

2:35-2:45pm Keynote: Khufu Reign (We Make Music, Manager - De La Soul, Awkwafina, Tyla, & Wild East Radio) - Iron Man Theory

2:45-2:55pm Presentation: TBC

2:55-3:05pm Presentation: Sammy Kaufman (Music Partnerships Manager, Linktree)

3:05-3:35pm Panel: Creator-Led Marketing

Sammy Kaufman (Music Partnerships Manager, Linktree)
Catherine Yi (IQ Client Strategy Executive, UTA)
Caroline Halloran (Director of Audience Development, mtheory)
Mike McGarry (SVP of Marketing, Patreon)
Moderator: Chaz Jenkins (Chief Commercial Officer, Chartmetric)

3:35-3:45pm Presentation: Paul Pacifico (CEO, Saudi Music Commission)

3:45-3:55pm Matt Bacon (Founder, Sapphire Eye & Dropout Media) - The Artist's Secret Gold Mine: How To Monetize Data With Ads

3:55-4:05pm Presentation: Bryan Grone (Head of Production & Artist Relations, B Side)

4:05-4:15pm Presentation: Maulin Hemani (Founder & CEO, FanPad)

4:15-4:25pm Presentation: Rod Yancy (Founder & CEO, Bootleg)

4:25-5:00pm Panel: Maximizing Direct-to-Consumer and Live

Rod Yancy (Founder & CEO, Bootleg)
Maulin Hemani (Founder & CEO, FanPad)
Bryan Grone (Head of Production & Artist Relations, B Side)
Matt Bacon (Founder, Sapphire Eye & Dropout Media)
Moderator: Fabrice Sergent (Co-Founder & Managing Partner)

5:00pm: Event Ends

MMF-US NYC Summit - Wednesday, June 11th at Spotify