Block and Roll - Blockchain and Music Publishing

Explore the intersection of blockchain technology and music publishing in this 19-minute Web Summit conference talk. Hear from industry experts including Panos Panay from Berklee College of Music, Joseph Lubin from Ethereum, Joe Conyers III from Songtrust, and Robert Hackett from Fortune as they discuss the potential for a new era of open reimbursement in the music industry. Discover the basics of blockchain technology, its applications in music, and the challenges facing the industry. Learn about initiatives like the Global Repertoire Database and the Open Music Initiative, which aim to address issues of transparency and fair compensation. Gain insights into the lack of innovation in the music publishing sector and how blockchain could revolutionize the way artists are paid for their work. Delve into the concept of using emojis in music contracts, as pioneered by artist Imogen Heap, and understand how this ties into the broader discussion of blockchain's potential in the music industry.