Panels

The program

Speakers
Swiss and international music industry professionals
Access
Reserved for accredited guests and pro ticket holders
Saturday 22 August 2026

Three sessions to step back and look at the live business: the state of the market, an artist's path off the beaten track and a spotlight on new ideas from the Swiss scene.

01

The state of the live music business 2026

Massive stadium tours are seeing record-breaking revenue, while independent mid-tier artists and grassroots venues struggle with escalating costs and fan fatigue. Whether you're an artist, manager or live music promoter, this panel will offer perspective, insight, and real conversation from those who have helped shape the live music biz.

75 min English
02

From chasing rockstar dreams to making a feature film

What happens when the dream you've been chasing doesn't unfold the way you imagined? Singer / songwriter Rob Holub shares how years of pursuing a music career unexpectedly led to his first feature film, First Swiss Rockstar. It's a story about ambition, reinvention, and discovering that success shouldn't be measured by followers but by having the courage to keep creating, growing, and writing your own story.

30 min English
03

Sneak Peek

Discover new projects, companies and ideas from the Swiss music industry through short presentations and pitches.

45 min German / English