The MUSEXPO 2012 event in Hollywood received phenomenal feedback from so many of our attendees this year. The event provided a strong sense of optimism, opportunity and priceless networking for those who are looking to do business on a global platform and build relationships that will move their creative and commercial ideals forward in a constantly evolving music ecosystem. Rather than describe MUSEXPO LA 2012 in our own words, we’ve decided to leave it in the words of some of those who attended.
The entire MUSEXPO team is appreciative and humbled by your kind words and participation at this year’s event, which many of the speakers and attendees described as the best MUSEXPO ever and also one of the most essential music conferences in the world for those looking to do business globally. We look forward to seeing you at MUSEXPO 2013 in Los Angeles next spring.
Andy Gould (Founder, Spectacle Group) - Thanks again Sat, great work on the MUSEXPO event this year.
Bastian Christ (Partner, Mec-Early Entertainment, Germany) - I just wanted to thank you for this great week! MUSEXPO was just an amazing experience and we are really glad that we were allowed to be part of this! The organization was just perfect! You should all be very proud!
Billy Schafer (Founder, Billy Schafer Music) – A quick note to say thank you for what you and your team did in putting on MUSEXPO. It was fantastically organized and moderated. I was so impressed and appreciative that you personally went to great lengths to foster discussion amongst artist and industry alike; getting people to connect and talk and discover opportunities to help each other. I forged some genuine and exciting new relationships both on the business and creative side.
Björn Teske (Managing Director, DEAG Music, Germany) – The pleasure and honor is mine and I am very happy about the good reactions. It is unbelieveable how much you transfer your verve and spirit to everybody. Your personal involvement in everything, from newsletter and panels to the announcements of the bands on stage is outstanding and makes MUSEXPO unique. You also have a great team with you. Respect to Monte, Joe and Tyler too. For sure I will help wherever I can to make the upcoming MUSEXPO Europe at least almost a matchable event.
Carel Hoffman (Founder, Hilltop Live Events, South Africa) – The trip has been well worth it (probably one of the most fruitful) of all the conferences I do. You will definitely see us again and I will bring some of the rest of my team next time (project permitting). Thanks for the warm/open welcome, and be assured of our support of your endeavours.
Chris Cameron (Co–Founder & CEO, SnapStarLive, Worldwide) – A brief note Sat, to congratulate you and your entire team on MUSEXPO 2012. One word – extraordinary!
Damon Forbes (Managing Director, Sheer Sound, South Africa) – I wanted to say a big thanks for your work with MUSEXPO, as I say a great connector, but also a selfless giver. Nice to know you and have you as a friend!
Daniel Glass (Founder, Glassnote Entertainment Group) – Thank YOU. MUSEXPO was an exhilarating, educational and wonderful music conference!!
David Renzer (Entrepreneur, Former Worldwide Chairman & CEO Universal Music Publishing) – Thanks you. MUSEXPO was good fun and the whole conference seemed very inspired. Well done!
Fred Casimir (Sr. VP European Repertoire, & Managing Director Germany, BMG Rights Management) – Many thanks – it’s been a great week at MUSEXPO. Many thanks for your support and your enthusiasm for music!
Joe Cuello (Senior Vice President of Creative Music Integration MTV) – Thank you, MUSEXPO was great! And I wanted to say thanks for sharing your comments at the dinner.
John Melillo (Founder, Melillo Music) – It was a great event and most productive. Thank you so much!
John Rudolph (Principal, Music Analytics) – Everyone, thanks again for a wonderful MUSEXPO event. I look forward to next week.
Jonathan Shalit (Chairman, ROAR Global, UK) – As always Sat a TRIUMPH! Many, many congratulations to you and your team. It’s an honour to know you and be part of your world. You are a pied piper. You bring people together in the most extra ordinary way. Kind regards as ever.
Kathy Spanberger – President & COO, Anglo–American Region, Peermusic, US, Canada, UK & Australia) – It’s always an honor to be a part of your MUSEXPO and to sit with such esteemed panelists.
Khalid Schroeder (President & Founder, Kool Management, Germany) – Thank you so much for your great hospitality and your introduction to so many good people. I really enjoyed my trip to LA and I am very sure everyone else did as well. It was very impressive seeing how much hard work you and your team put into your “baby” and how great it is working now. The way you are setting–up and taking care of your network is a guiding light for me. I hope we all get together soon for the first MUSEXPO Europe in Germany. You will have my support for sure!
Mamie Coleman (Vice President, Music & Production, Fox On–Air Promo) – Thank you for a wonderful day at MUSEXPO! You are one of my favorite family members and I’m so appreciative of your love and support! You are an amazing individual and congrats on another successful event!! You rock!
Maxwell Gosling (Creative Director, Little Ears Music Supervision) – A big thank you to you and your team. I thought that MUSEXPO was really great and was happy to have been a part of it.
Patrick Krutz (Founder, House Band Wines) – It was an honor and a pleasure to attend my 2nd MUSEXPO with you. I saw many familiar faces this time around and the relationships just seem to get stronger as folks open up a bit more the more you get to know each other. We took away some very good contacts and hope to further leverage these relationships as it pertains to partnering for the betterment of both the wine & music communities.
Paul Craig (VP Artist Services, Warner Music, UK) – Awesome event! Congratulations on another great year!
Paul Menes (Founder, Menes Law PC) – As usual, I thought the conference was very well–organized, the panels useful and timely and the music and hangs great. Great job! See you soon.
Rachel Levy (VP Film Music, Universal Pictures) – MUSEXPO was great – and I appreciate you including me!
Rebecca Rienks (Music Supervisor, E! Entertainment/NBC Universal) – Many thanks to you all – I have already found a bunch of great music from MUSEXPO, so I appreciate you including me!
Rick Zeiler (Director of Strategic Marketing, Sidney Frank Importing Co.) – Sat, hat’s off to you and your staff for making MUSEXPO so enjoyable, creative and fun.
Rob Graham (Principal – EON Media, Australasia) – It’s pretty hard to express how much I enjoyed your two conferences in L.A. last week. As someone who used to work in the ad industry, I can really appreciate how much work, long hours, stress and ultimately thoroughly professional organization went into making your two events such a brilliant success. You are a true professional and I was very proud to be part of the Worldwide Radio Summit and MUSXPO. I am also proud to count you as a friend and to feel part of your A&R Worldwide family.
Robert Hicks (Manager, Rachel Sermani, Scotland) – Just a quick note to thank you all and the rest of the team again on behalf of Rachel and I for another wonderful MUSEXPO experience. It really has been incredible being fully involved with the showcasing opportunities this year, from which we’ve gained so many positive leads.
Rochelle Holguin (Music Supervisor, MTV) – Thank you guys so much for putting on an amazing event. I truly appreciate everything you do for the music industry. I was thrilled and honored to be part of MUSEXPO this year. I’m determined to get through all the great music I received (I know there are some gems in there!). And the friendships and relationships I have cultivated over the last few months have been invaluable to me.
Scott McDaniel (Director Music, Fuel TV) – Well done on the panels and overall MUSEXPO event. Glad to hear it went over so great.
Seven Webster (Managing Director, 7PM Management, UK) – I just wanted to say “thank you” for inviting to me to yet again one of the most positive and inspiring music events I have ever attended. To me the music industry is like a slightly dysfunctional family that functions with a common love and passion for a business that we are all privileged enough to work in. To be a part of MUSEXPO 2012 was like attending a Thanksgiving dinner for that extended family where I both managed to catch up with old and good friends while also forging some new too and learned more about the changing shape of our industry through creative discussion while also hearing some great new music and also doing some business too. I left MUSEXPO as positive and inspired and upbeat about our industry and just wanted to say thank you to you your family/ team for the fantastic job you are all doing and making it still great to be a part of the music industry.
Shannon Luttmer (Partner, Independent Arts, Canada) – Wanted to thank you for everything. Your team did a great job organizing all of that! I really took a lot from MUSEXPO and think that everything I learned will really help me moving forward. I think the best part was being able to get the perspective from so many successful people. I loved being able to hear their thoughts. Larry King was probably my favorite! I’ll definitely be making an effort to attend again next year. There was so much information packed into those few days, and I’m grateful I was a part of it. Anyway, thanks again.
Tim Schaaff (President, Sony Entertainment Network) – Thanks for including me as a part of MUSEXPO and the keynote panel. It was a lot of fun.
