
USC Annenberg and Wasserman Music Present: Connecting the dots for careers: The anatomy of an artist’s team
Friday, October 6, 2023
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PT
Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN), The Forum
Manager, label executive, publicist, agent, brand partner. It takes a village of effective communicators to support the biggest names in music. In this collaborative event series (created by a USC Annenberg parent!), meet and gain behind-the-scenes insights from business leaders in the music industry who help meaningfully connect artists to their fan base and learn how students can carve a path into these fields. Conversation to be moderated by award-winning music scholar, cultural historian and USC’s inaugural Vice Provost for the Arts Josh Kun.
Guest speakers:
- Kenny Beats, Artist/Producer
- Mike Power, Music Manager at Blood Company
- Lee Anderson, EVP for Wasserman Music
- Taylor Testa, VP of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group (USC Alumna)
- Dylan Johnson, Music Manager at Blood Company
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Annenberg operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.