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šŸš€ MISSION CONTROL: The Real Playbook for Artist Growth in 2026
Friday April 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
Ready for liftoff? This panel brings together an exceptional team of industry pros to break down what actually drives artist growth in 2026 ā€” from building or identifying your audience, to crafting a clear identity, storytelling, recognizing or building leverage, and strategies that actually move the needle now.
Sharpen your skills, strengthen your vision, and build a foundation that lasts. Come ready to level up.
Speakers
avatar for Randy Nichols

Randy Nichols

President & CEO, Fly South Music Group, Force Media Managment
Randy Nichols has guided artists to multiple Gold records and Grammy nominations. He is regularly invited to speak about artist management, live streaming, merchandise, and technology at conferences including SXSW, CMJ, LAUNCH Music Conference, Montauk Music Festival, as well as multiple... Read More →
avatar for Kevon Glickman

Kevon Glickman

Lawyer, Kevon Glickman Law, Blingnot Media
Kevon Glickman is a well-traveled entertainment lawyer and music executive with over 35 years of record making history.Equally comfortable in the studio, courtroom or boardroom, Kevon has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world.He was there in the beginning of Hip hop... Read More →
avatar for BLASKO

BLASKO

Management, Branding, Mentoring, Consulting
Blasko is one of the rare figures who has lived in the music industry from every angle. He built a multi-decade career around one thing: his passion for heavy metal, turning it into a life on global stages with Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie, managing Grammy-winning artists, and helping... Read More →
avatar for Laura Catana

Laura Catana

Director of Content & Social Media Strategy, Symphonic
Laura Catana is a passionate advocate for independent artists, with a career rooted in empowering musicians to take control of their creative journeys. As the co-founder of Cubaā€™s first independent urban music label, GuĆ”mpara Music, she discovered her interest in artist management... Read More →
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Andrew Ellington

Agent, Artists By Artists
Andrew is passionate about music and its universal power to connect, inspire, and transform people & communities across the globe. His passion for music stems from his early exposure to his grandfather's legacy as a bass player, composer, and booking agent, as well as an extensive... Read More →
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Terry Tompkins

Education, Management, Talent Buying, Analytics, Hofstra University
Terry Tompkins has been a professional and professor in the music industry for the past 25 years. Ā He began his career as an artist manager and worked as a talent buyer, journalist, record label president, festival organizer, A&R Rep and Professor of Music Industry. Ā Tompkins is... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
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