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“The concept of digital fashion and how that space is evolving. There is so much opportunity for creativity, individualism and innovation all while maintaining an ecofriendly impact through utilizing these new digital fashion apps. Plus, it’s a ripe medium for brand partnership opportunities.” —Shauna Alexander

“Music-driven films like CODA.” —Sophia Dilley

“Music nano-communities. We are rapidly shifting away from an entertainment monoculture, and music fans are finding one another through all kinds of unconventional online and [in-real-life] means, building networks around very niche common interests. It makes marketing more challenging but also more rewarding.”

—Jennifer Kirell “Paying writers songwriting fees and giving them points on records.”

—Hannah Montgomery Bay-Schuck

“Today’s listeners are incredibly open to music of all kinds. It has made rules and limits a thing of the past, which is exciting for those of us behind the scenes because it gives us more leeway in how we can approach song production. I can’t wait to see how we can develop new sounds and styles through artistic experimentation.”

—Javier González

“The metaverse. I’m truly excited to see how this new form of technology can create a completely different lane for the music industry, such as concert experiences from home [and] fan interactions, as well as the overall aspect of NFTs. This will give people a completely different viewpoint on music.” —Simone Mitchell