The Future of Music – A Panel of experts from across Europe discuss how AI is changing the Industry, in real time
(In association with AIM Ireland)
Join us for ‘The Future of Music’ panel, where a diverse group of music industry trailblazers from across Europe will delve into the dynamic realm of AI’s real-time influence on the music business. Explore the transformative role of AI in day-to-day operations for music professionals, including tech, marketing, publishing, and independent labels. This engaging discussion goes beyond the legal aspects, focusing on how AI is reshaping the landscape and redefining the everyday workflows for industry experts and the artists they champion. Gain insights into the cutting-edge strategies and innovations that are propelling the music industry into an AI-driven future.
Hosted by Gill Dooley (CEO AIM Ireland)
Panellists
Jaime Castañosa (Head of Marketing & Operations at Melboss)
Petra Kauraisa (Communications Executive & Consultant)
Ines Pagano (AMAEI – Portuguese Indie Trade association)
GILL DOOLEY – CEO AIM Ireland
A proven senior leader in music, Gill Dooley is an independent music consultant, mentor and the CEO of AIM Ireland, Ireland’s national association for independent music. Bringing more than 20 years experience with her, Gill’s solution driven approach has seen AIM Ireland grow into a leading advocacy organisation since she took the helm in 2021. Gill began her career with EMI, and spent time working with Irish indie RMG Chart, New Zealand’s TWL and Hot Press before joining Universal Music in 2007. She spent 11 years as Director of Digital & Business Development before branching out on her own in 2018, working as an artist manager, and being the lead commercial consultant on an Enterprise Ireland funded audio tech project. Gill has provided mentor services for Keychange’s partnership with shesaid.so – we.grow and continues to be a mentor with Minding Creative Minds, and with private clients. Gill recently became the first Irish participant to be selected for the Music Leaders Network programme: a leadership programme for women, and non binary people in the music industry. Gill sits on the board of IMPALA and the European Music Managers Alliance, and represents AIM Ireland within the national Creative Industries Forum and the North West Regional Enterprise -Working Group for the Creative Economy.
Jaime Castañosa
Jaime is the Head of Marketing & Operations at Melboss. Melboss’ mission is to be the technological engine of the Music Industry providing insights for any artist in the world to reach their maximum potential by optimising available streaming resources and social platforms. Jaime has more than 12 years of experience in the entertainment industry, navigating his career path with an entrepreneurial driven mindset. The founder of two startups. Jaime has extensive experience in marketing, business and products: specially tech related, entertainment, and eco- friendly solutions.
Petra Kauraisa
Petra is a communications executive and consultant, who most recently served as the Executive Director of the European Music Managers’ Alliance. She has worked in music, film and live events, in Stockholm, London and Los Angeles. After having served as the Head of Marketing, Local for Diesel Music and Universal Music, as well as TV3 in Sweden, she has worked as an awards consultant in LA and on international publicity at film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin and Toronto. During the pandemic, Petra founded an advocacy network for all major companies, organizations and arenas in the Swedish live and event industry, which raised crucial public funds, and she’s also founded a non-profit that raised over €1 million for refugees. Petra holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California.
Ines Pagano
A team member with Portuguese indie trade association, AMAEI, Ines Pagano is a Master in Historical Musicology. Ines has a strong passion for the independent music sector, and works with IMPF (Independent Music Publishers International Forum) on their Creative Europe Network project, aimed at building the capacity of independent music publishers. A multi-linguist, Ines also works with Lusitanian – a new-model Publishing Company and One-Stop-Shop for Master-Synch Licensing based in Lisbon.