This was the final day of MidemNet and the first day of the broader Midem music industry trade show. MidemNet was a real success though like most things there is always room for improvement. If you attended and have suggestions, please email me - bruce(at)skylineonline(dot)com - as they will debrief me in a week or so. The wonderful Reed Midem team are fabulous hosts and very much about creating the best show possible.
In our closing Visionary Chair Committee sedsion, there was a real sense of optimism that even in (or perhaps because of) a recession this will be another year of major changes in the industry: mobile music improved sound, various new models which will need to be given more time to mature before the rights holders start pouncing. Terry McBride and I agreed that some of the most interesting stuff wasn't ever going to be at any conference because it was being created in a garage or dorm room somewhere. I added an honorable mention for Spotify if you're lucky enough to have an account.
Also from Sunday:
