Midem Artist Accelerator

• THE MIDEM ARTIST ACCELERATOR FOR EMERGING TALENT!

  
  

  The Midem Artist Accelerator is an exclusive programme for artists and their entourages. Designed to support managers, agents, labels and publishers as they look to grow their artists’ profiles globally, it’s the opportunity to promote 12 upcoming international talents selected by an Artistic Committee.

  The 2nd edition of the Midem Artist Accelerator features a range of curated networking opportunities with key players within the music ecosystem, as well as learning and coaching sessions with leaders of the international music industry.

  Plus, the 12 finalists will have the opportunity to play a live set at Midem and have their song featured on Midem’s communications, as well as on the MAA Official Compilation.

  The 2016 Midem Artist Accelerator submissions are now closed. Thank you for your participation and stay tuned!

• THE MIDEM ARTIST ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME

  

  MENTORING SESSIONS

  With top-notch industry players.

  

  MEETINGS

  Focusing on export and monetisation.
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  WORKSHOPS

  On current hands-on platforms.

  

  LIVE PERFORMANCES

  At the heart of Midem.

• 2016 Artistic Committee

  

  Ethiopia Habtemariam

  President of Motown Records and President of Urban Music

  Universal Music Publishing Group, USA

  

  Harvey Goldsmith

  Founder, Artist

  Promotion Management, UK

  

  Tom Windish

  Founder and President, The Windish Agency

  Group Executive, Paradigm Music Group

  

  Rob Hallett

  Founder

  Robomagic, UK

  

  Christian Bernhardt

  Agent

  United Talent Agency, USA

  

  Christopher Kaskie

  President

  Pitchfork, USA

  

  Brian Little

  Managing Director & co-founder

  Seed Experiences, SA

  

  Lihui Shen

  Founder

  Modern Sky, China

  

  Horst Weidenmueller

  CEO

  !K7 Records, Germany

  

  Laurence Muller

  Founder and Managing Director

  SNOOT, France

  

  Sarkodie

  Artist & Founder of Sarkcess Music

  Ghana

  

  Mathieu Jaton

  CEO

  Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland

• FINALISTS WILL BE ENTITLED TO :

  • Free access to the four action-packed days at Midem.
  • A live showcase at Midem.
  • The opportunity to meet and pitch to leading music supervisors and senior executives during the Global Sync & Brands Summit (in association with A&R Worldwide/Musexpo).
  • One-to-one sessions with our experts in publishing, marketing, strategy, legal, social media, etc.
  • Mentoring and workshop sessions with members of the Artistic Committee and our selected partners.
  • Free legal service by IAEL (International Association of Entertainment Lawyers).
  • Artist/band’s song on the official Midem 2016 compilation.
  • Promotion of the artist/band across all Midem communication channels.
  • Access to the VIP Club.

  Selection Criteria :

  • Be 18 years old or over.
  • Be an individual artist or a band.
  • Have a dedicated professional supporting team (manager, label, agent etc.).
  • Justify media coverage & solid presence on social networks.
  • Be signed with a record label (indie or major).
  • Have a minimum of 5 official live performances booked between 2015 – 2016.
  • Present a career development strategy (including export) with concrete short and long term objectives.

• Key dates

  • 6 January: Call for entries open.
  • 18 February: Call for entries closed.
  • 4 April: Announcement of finalists.
  • 4 April - 4 May: Midem Community Vote
    (The TOP finalists will play at the Opening Party).

  Key documents

  • FAQ

    Download

  • Terms & Conditions

    Download
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  I am honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to renew my involvement for this second edition of the MAA Artistic Committee. This entire project stems from such good place with so many good people and perspectives, and continuing to see it grow and experimenting with what is possible I hope is as rewarding to everyone involved as has been to me.

  Christopher Kaskie,
  2015 Jury Member

  

  It was fantastic to be part of this exciting project last year and to interact with such a great array of music pros and of fine artists. It was definitely a learning experience for all those involved, including myself !

  Rob Hallett,
  2015 Jury Member

  

  Midem Artist Accelerator goes to the essence of our business-talent discovery. I hope it continues to grow and develop into an effective tool for artists and industry professionals.

  Natalia Nastaskin,
  2015 jury member

  

  The Midem Artist Accelerator matched and exceeded all our expectations, but there was so much to take in that we all felt we want to go again.

  Joe Clarke,
  Manager of « Le Galaxie » band / MAA 2015 finalist

  

  Great selection, very colorful variety. Honored to be part of the 1st Midem Artist Accelerator.

  Fruzsina Szép,
  2015 jury member