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midem.com ABOUT MIDEM The leading international event for the global community

Launched in 1967, Midem is dedicated to helping the music industry and its partners develop business and creativity by bringing together all the key players of the music ecosystem. Artists • Labels • Managers • Publishers • Distributors • Streaming services • Rights collecting societies • High-tech companies • Start-ups • Brands • Communication agencies • Booking Midem 2020, scheduled to take place June 2-5, in Cannes, has been agencies • Promoters cancelled. Midem’s mission is to help build the modern and Starting on 2 June, 2020, Midem is re-loading in a new format, the Midem innovative music business of tomorrow by boosting Digital Edition: a brand new initiative for the music community. the industry’s know-how and pushing its The Midem Digital Edition will be free to artists and music executives from boundaries, leveraging creativity and talent on a all around the world. It aims to bring the global music community global scale. together to stimulate discussion, share solutions, and achieve a better We partner with key institutions and understanding of what’s ahead for our industry in the post-Covid era. associations and gather the leaders and inspirers of tomorrow's music community. We aim This edition will also allow participants to seize new business opportunities to nurture new ideas and offer participants and identify relevant business partners, with a specific focus on music extensive networking opportunities. tech entrepreneurs and up-and-coming artists through Midemlab’s start- up competitions and our new Midem Talent Exporter programme.

The Midem Digital platform will remain accessible 3 months after the 5th of June. PROGRAMME

KEYNOTES IN A NUTSHELL

• 64 SESSIONS MUSIC INDUSTRY FOCUSES • 23 KEYNOTES SPEAKERS • 263 SPEAKERS FROM 48 COUNTRIES MUSIC TECH PROGRAMME including superstars T.I., , , Youssou N’Dour and many more • 20 START-UPS FINALISTS OF MIDEMLAB PROGRAMMES FOR ARTISTS • 25 ARTISTS FINALISTS OF MIDEM TALENT EXPORTER ACROSS 5 CONTINENTS • 25 MUSIC SHOWS • 35 HOURS OF MUSIC CONTENT / More than 2,000 minutes

KEYNOTES Tuesday 2 June

Artist & Label Music Sync Services for Film/TV & ad formats

Fred Davis - Partner, The Raine Group (USA) Lynn Fainchtein Justin Kalifowitz - CEO, Downtown Music (USA) Film Producer, Music Producer & Supervisor, Kerry Trainor - CEO, Soundcloud (USA) Casete Agricultura Digital (Mexico) & Jesper Gadeberg The Importance of Artist & Label Services Music supervisor, Musicstylist (Denmark) The unique keynote discussion will underline the role and offer Music Supervisors Lynn Fainchtein & Jesper Gadeberg Positive concrete directions on the future of Artist & Label Services, Take on Covid-19 Impacts for the World of Sync & Supervision questioning if COVID-19 impact on this ecosystem will be a break or an accelerator. Reflecting a strong focus on the topic at In this online conversation, Lynn Fainchtein (The Revenant, Roma) Midem 2020, the conversation will dive deep into this essential & advertising specialist Jesper Gadeberg (, element of the music ecosystem helping artists release, promote TRAKTOR) will share concrete insights on their successful careers as and monetise their music around the world. The eminent speakers Music Supervisor for Film/TV & Ad formats, also sharing their will look at the rise of ‘direct artist’ services companies, and a thoughts on the actual impact Covid-19 has on their daily role. whole host of other commercial models, allowing unsigned artists Who’s better than another Music Supervisor, Rupert Hollier to have more choice and flexibility than ever before, offering (Redfive), to drive the discussion ! them the opportunity to create their own virtual . KEYNOTES Tuesday 2 June

The Impacts of Music Business Covid-19 on the Music Business Music Industry

Willard Ahdritz As the world was shook by the consequences of the Covid-19 Founder & Chairman pandemic, entertainment and music were among those sectors Kobalt Music Group (USA) hit the strongest. As live venues closed and lockdown became the new reality, the number of initiatives from artists, individual companies, trade associations and music industries as a whole The New Normal showed the business could united to find common solutions to this As the global music business has had to reinvent itself to embrace unprecedented crisis. This panel will shed the light on some of digital, Kobalt’s evolution is an of how shaking the those initiatives and will analyse the impacts of Covid-19 on our traditional models, by building a 360 company and forging a industry. technology-driven approach constantly adapting to the industry’s changes, can pay off. Speakers: During his exclusive keynote at Midem, Willard Ahdritz will discuss Florian Drücke, Chairman & CEO, BVMI () how Kobalt’s multi-facetted model – encompassing all sides of Greg Marshall, General Manager, AFEM (UK) the music business to innovation and technology, as well as Charlie Philipps, CEO, WIN (UK) investment –, has allowed it to grow its global footprint Ana Rodriguez, Co-Chair, IMMF (Mexico) and stellar roster of international talents, all the while protecting Helen Smith, Executive Chair, IMPALA (Belgium) creator’s rights and transparency. KEYNOTES Wednesday 3 June

Music & Brands Global Hip Hop

Ellen Healy Global Head of Music & Entertainment T.I. – Artist (USA) PepsiCo (USA) Nasty C – Artist (South Africa) Pepsi’s Ellen Healy Exclusive Talk on the Brand’s History & Legacy in Music Global Hip-Hop Icons in Conversation: T.I. & Nasty C Global Head of Music & Entertainment Ellen Healy will explain In this exclusive and unique online conversation, T.I. and Nasty C how Pepsi, forerunner in long-term relationships with creative will discuss their creative relationship as an illustrative example of partners, has made music part of its history and DNA. Through the global nature of hip-hop today. The two giants of their genre successful partnerships made with international pop band Now will explore the significance of U.S hip-hop artists supporting and United or Indian rapper Badshah, she will discuss how a brand collaborating with other major hip-hop artists around the world. can help artists grow their following and international reach. Let’s The keynote will be also the occasion to debate how brands take a peek behind the curtain on the business behind brands could step up and do for hip-hop, and music in general, what they partnering with artists. have always done for sports, given music has just as much global and universal reach and appeal as sport, just without the equivalent of an Olympics as a branding platform. KEYNOTES Thursday 4 June

Global Music Business Indie Voices

Charlie Lexton – COO, Merlin (UK) Denis Ladegaillerie Marie Clausen – Head of North America & CEO Global Streaming, Ninja Tune (USA) Believe (France) Michael Ugwu – CEO, Freeme Digital (Nigeria) Shaping the Future of the Music industry New business models for the music industry One of the leading players of the music industry at global level, Charlie Lexton, Merlin’s Chief Operating Officer, will explore Believe is the specialist in both distribution and services for Merlin’s diversification of activities across developing markets and independent artists and labels. Believe owns DIY platform new revenue streams, how its members are adapting to new TuneCore and works with its own family of labels, including All forms of music consumption beyond streaming, and how the Points, Nuclear Blast, Naïve and Tôt ou tard. current global health crisis has demonstrated Merlin’s value to its As we go through an unprecedented period with Covid-19, its members. CEO Denis Ladegaillerie will discuss, in an exclusive keynote He will then be joined by Marie Clausen (Ninja Tune) and Michael interview with Tim Ingham from Music Business Worldwide, the Ugwu (Freeme Digital) to share their experiences from a future of the music industry, share his vision on how we can rightsholder’s perspective. reinvent our business for artists to thrive in this new uncertain In association with IMPALA, WIN, IMPF & Merlin context. KEYNOTES Thursday 4 June

Latin African Forum Music

Tomas Cookman – Founder & CEO, Nacional Demola – Artist (Nigeria) Records (USA) Michael Kay Kiladejo – CEO, Track Record Alexandra Lioutikoff – President, Universal Music Entertainment (UK) Publishing Group Latin America(USA) Mathew Knowles – CEO, MePlaylist (USA) Andres Martinez - Co-Founder, Jak Entertainment Olakunle Oladehin, Founder, MePlaylist (Nigeria) (Puerto Rico/USA) Alex Mizrahi - CEO, OCESA-Seitrack (Mexico) MePlaylist: a Startup from Lagos to the World The Next Frontier for Latin Music The African music industries are as diverse as there are countries but one thing they all have in common is the fast growing the At a time when Latin music has become the “new mainstream” digitalisation of the continent and the rise of music streaming. We and Latin artists are reaching massive global audiences, now count a number of locally-built services that adapt their offer collaborating with international artists and brands, and touring to local needs and consumption habits, helping artists from the worldwide: what is the next frontier? Midem brings together a continent reach international recognition. Meplaylist is one of panel of power players to discuss the state of the Latin industry, these services that you need to have on your radar, and a true the challenges faced in the light of the Covi19 crisis in Latin example of a global streaming platform coming from the America and beyond for Latin artists and what can be excepted continent with an international perspective and high-level in the coming months. investors. KEYNOTES Friday 5 June

Legal Film/TV Music

Kenny Meiselas Pinar Toprak - Music Composer, Captain Marvel, Attorney to , , Nicki Minaj, Krypton (Turkey/USA) The WeekEnd, Sean Combs and many more - Music Composer, Shazam!, Blade Runner 2049 (UK/USA) Lessons from The Weeknd & Lady Gaga’s attorney Kenny Meiselas is a Named Partner & Head of the Music Music Composers Pinar Toprak & Benjamin Wallfisch on Department at Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, P.C. (USA), the Secrets Behind Scoring Superhero Movies where he represents superstar recording artists, producers, In association with Variety songwriters, celebrities, entrepreneurs and high level executives in media and entertainment related areas. His clients include some You want to know everything about composing music for Marvel & of the most influential stars in the music industry including Lady DC Comics films ? Don’t miss this exclusive discussion in association Gaga, Sean “Diddy” Combs, The WeekEnd, Usher,,..; as well as with Variety, as Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel) & Benjamin countless other entertainment and sports celebrities; all with an Wallfisch (Shazam!) will share all their secrets, advices & expertise emphasis on multi-platform exploitation and diversification in all gained through the years, from learning how to compose music areas of entertainment. since childhood to score big Hollywood movies. Kenny Meiselas will share his extensive knowledge of music biz deal-making during a 30 minute keynote interview. KEYNOTES Friday 5 June

Global Hip-Hop

Ailee – Artist, K-Pop superstar (South Korea) Tuma Basa – Director, Urban Music, Youtube (USA) Paul Farberman – Renowned Attorney, President, Thabiso Khati – Co-founder & CEO, The T Effect Paul Farberman Entertainment (USA) (South Africa) David Kim - Music/Immigration Attorney & U.S. Congressional Candidate (USA) Youtube’s Tuma Basa & Artist Manager Thabiso Khati Talk About the African Hip-Hop Globalisation Breaking in the USA: Behind the Scenes with Ailee The USA are one of the most complex markets to break into as an In this online conversation, Youtube’s Urban Director Tuma Basa artist, either emerging or an international act already well and Artist Manager Thabiso Khati will share their vision on the established in their own country. What kind of partners are African Hip-hop globalization phenomenon, giving exclusive needed, what type of strategy is needed especially for a market insights on keys to success and analysing challenges that can arise like the USA, how the artist’ entourage collaborates in a on the way to the top of the global Hip-Hop game. multicultural environment? This panel will look at the specific story of K-pop superstar Ailee as she looks at entering the USA with a team of local experts. For more info, stay tuned! LAST MINUTE INFO! https://www.midem.com/en-gb/midem- digital-edition.html

OTHER LAST MINUTE CONFIRMED SESSIONS:

• Business (Un)Usual with D-Nice and • ICMP: 30 Years of Music Publishing with Ralph SoundExchange President & CEO Mike Huppe Peer II (peermusic) & John Phelan (ICMP)

• An exclusive conversation between Warner • A conversation with Akon Music Italy’s Chairman & CEO Marco Alboni and rapper Ghali • Artists Voices in Francophone Africa: A'salfo x Fally Ipupa x Youssou N'Dour • Amber Grimes (Capitol Records) & Nicole Wyskoarko () Open Up About Leadership in Music & Diversity • Official Speech: Franck Riester, French Don’t miss Capitol’s SVP Global Creative Amber Grimes Minister of Culture & Interscope’s EVP of Urban Operations Nicole Wyskoarko take on leadership & diversity, as they share their experience navigating the male- dominated music industry over the years and share their vision on how • Contribution from Jean-Philippe Thiellay, gender equality and diversity have become central in President, Centre National de la Musique the music business today. MUSIC INDUSTRY FOCUSES

Midem's conferences help shape the future of the music industry.

Every year, Midem designs an insightful and thought-provoking conference programme to help participants overcome the main challenges and harness key trends shaping the future of the international music business. Remaining true to Midem’s DNA, the programme brings together the global music community to be inspired by international decision-makers and innovators and shape the future of the global music industry. From streaming to sync, international markets and the discussions around the current crisis shaking the world, and more, Midem brings a wide range of topics into a single event.

• MUSIC BUSINESS • GLOBAL HIP HOP • GLOBAL INSIGHTS & DATA • WOMEN IN MUSIC • COVID-19 TASK FORCE • STREAMING • GLOBAL INDIE VOICES • COPYRIGHT • SYNCH / TV & FILM / MUSIC & BRANDS • LEGAL • ARTIST & LABELS SERVICES • LIVE • ARTISTS & CREATIVITY • AFRICAN MUSIC FORUM… MUSIC INDUSTRY FOCUSES

• GLOBAL INSIGHTS & DATA • COVID-19 TASK FORCE

Midem launches a new feature: the very first Global Midem’s objective is to serve as a communication Music Data Track. Presented by industry experts and platform in these troubled times, that will allow the analysts, such as ROSTR, Chartmetric and MRC Data- global music community to come together and Global, it aims to provide a comprehensive data toolkit, discuss the impact of the crisis on the different sectors to help you understand key trends shaping the music across the world and try and find common solutions. business on a global scale and what we can be The different conferences will also aim at providing expected in coming months. clarity and inspiration: our audience will be able to hear from industry leaders and artists their vision on . The Impact of Covid-19 on Music: A Search for the what lays ahead for our industry. New by Nielsen Music/MRC Data . No Lockdowns in trigger Cities: Whilst the Music . The Impacts of Covid-19 on the Music Industry: Industry has Slowed, the Marketplace Accelerated by Sharing experiences, insights & inspiration for best Charmetric practice during the crisis . The World’s Leading Artist Management Companies: . Covid-19 & Digital Music Consumption in Africa: 2020 by ROSTR Challenges, Opportunities & Future Projects: . Recovery Economics by MIDiA Research Exploring solutions, overcoming challenges & looking to the future beyond Covis-19 MUSIC INDUSTRY FOCUSES

• GLOBAL INDIE VOICES • DISCOVER PRACTICES TO PROTECT ARTISTS’ HEALTH In association with IMPALA, WIN, Merlin and IMPF Panel hosted by the International Artist Organisation (IAO) Midem, in association with IMPALA, WIN, Merlin & IMPF, organises for the third year in a row the Global Hear about successful experiences and best Indie Voices Programme, an exciting focus on practices to help protect artists' health during difficult independents around the world. It will provide a times global overview of the state of music ecosystem. Music is a profession of passion, and the difficult As part of the Global Indie Voices: circumstances of the current pandemic are having a • Merlin COO, Charlie Lexton, will discuss new huge impact on the economical and emotional business models for the music industry with Ninja stability of most professionals in our sector. Many Tune’s Marie Clausen and Freeme Digital’s Michael artists are facing issues with mental health, Ugwu in an exclusive keynote conversation (June 4). harassment and fear of the future. • RDx & Data: Behind the Scenes of a Cross-industry What best practices and successful experiences are Collaboration out there to inspire us? The programme. will also include a by invitation only Spotify workshop dedicated to independents – artists, managers, songwriters or labels and distribution companies. MUSIC INDUSTRY FOCUSES

• SPOTLIGHT ON NORTH AMERICA • WOMEN IN MUSIC

During these exclusive sessions, some of the hottest and most . Spotlight India: The Crossover Success of Raja Kumari successful trailblazers in our industry will share insights on music As part of Women in Music’s annual Global Leadership Summit monetisation and copyrights. at Midem, breakout global artist Raja Kumari (Mass Appeal) . “Data for Dollars”: and entertainment attorney Priyanka Khimani (Partner, Anand Pex’s Amadea Choplin, Bitfury Surround’s Stefan Shulz and & Anand & Khimani) discuss the challenges and opportunities of Michael Shanley from Music Reports take a look at the breaking in the U.S. and Indian music markets, seeing hip hop as present and future of music copyright data and discover how a bridge, and combating bias as a female Indian-American artists & rights-holders can get an equitable share of the music rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer. dollar. . “Monetization and Revenue Trends During and After . Marketing Yourself in the Time of COVID Covid - CD Baby’s Kevin Bruener, AdRev’s Jesse Worstell and Best Practices for Getting Hired Dash.go’s Ben Patterson will look at things from the point of Seasoned HR professionals at Spotify, YouTube/Google, and view of labels and rights-holders to explore the current Sony/ATV will share best practices for strengthening your skills, financial realities and offer an inside look at trends impacting building your personal brand, and marketing yourself for career the digital advertising marketplace and YouTube payment opportunities. Speakers will discuss how to navigate the job patterns. . search amidst a crisis, ways the industry will change as a result, . New Opportunities in Artist Monetization and the importance of diversity from an HR perspective. LyricFind’s Darryl Ballantyne, Songtradr’s Paul Wiltshire and Speakers: Vydia’s Roy LaManna discuss how, with the current collapse Elicia Felix-Hughey, SVP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (USA) of touring income, it is more important than ever for artists to Shannon Kelly, Technical Recruiter, Spotify maximise earnings from new sources. Taara Sajnani, Recruiter, Google/YouTube MUSIC INDUSTRY FOCUSES

• AFRICAN MUSIC FORUM

Midem aims to support the development and internationalisation - Covid-19 & Digital Music Consumption in Africa: Challenges, of African music markets. Despite their incredible influence on lots Opportunities & Future Projects of music styles all over the world, African countries only represent 2% of the world music market. However, thanks to Africa’s young - Reinventing Monetisation Sources in East Africa population and rapid adoption of mobile media, the digital revolution is offering a new opportunity to export more local artists. African markets, with their diversity and rich cultural - Artists Voices in Francophone Africa: heritage, have huge potential. A'salfo x Fally Ipupa x Youssou N'Dour)

With its long-term programme for Africa, Midem hopes to - Reinventing Monetisation Sources in East Africa accelerate this transition by creating bridges between the continent and the rest of the world. This initiative aims to foster - A conversation with Akon bilateral exchanges between national and international music executives and sectors in order to facilitate the structuring and professionalization of the African market. . MUSIC TECH PROGRAMME

MIDEMLAB - The leading international music start-up competition - 13th edition

This year, Midemlab will be held online for the Midem Digital edition and will be available to everyone. Since its creation, more than 250 music start-ups from 36 countries have taken part in the competition. The competition features the most promising international music tech start-ups offering cutting-edge solutions to help the music industry build new consumer experiences. This year, Midemlab launches the brand new “Music Live Experiences” category to spotlight the most innovative solutions around live music for bands, fans, venues, producers, promoters, and more. Twenty finalists have been selected by our partners Music Ally, The Lynk and Plus 8 Equity (see next page).

A reflection of the dynamism of entrepreneurship in the music industry, Midemlab 2020 received 226 submissions from 49 countries. A Midemlab record! This year’s four pitching sessions for selected finalists and the winners’ announcement will be broadcast on the Midem Digital platform, taking place June 2-5, and available to everyone for free. Discover the Midemlab 2020 Finalists on next page

Midemlab Success Stories Previous Midemlab winners include Soundcloud, Kickstarter, The Echo Nest (acquired by Spotify), Next Big Sound (acquired by Pandora) Asaii (acquired by Apple) and BandPage (acquired by YouTube). More recently, 2019 Midemlab winner Endlesss (UK) closed a major funding round from high-profile execs right after Midem and Jambl (Germany) raised €500k just a few months after taking part in Midemlab.

Midemlab Sponsors & Partners Abbey Road Red, Music Ally, Plus 8 Equity, The Lynk, IAEL, Kuack Media, Rock Paper Scissors, 2112, Cap Digital, Digital Lab Africa, East West Digital News, France Digitale, Les Echos, Lincc, Maddyness, Music , Music Press Asia, Music Tech France, Music Tech Germany, Music WorX, Mustach, Silicon Luxembourg, STHLM Music City, Tech in Asia, Wallifornia Musictech, Wework Labs. MIDEMLAB 2020 FINALISTS

MUSIC CREATION & EDUCATION MUSIC DISTRIBUTION & DISCOVERY Boomy (USA) – A solution to make instant songs, even if you've never Fantasy Music Manager (Norway) – Become the best manager of made music before music festivals, music TV-shows and more MuseMind (France) – A software for video game and audiovisual Sua Música (Brazil) – The leading UGC music platform for independent production industries professionals artists in Brazil Paradiddle (USA) – Learn and play the drums in virtual reality Super Hi-Fi (USA) – Advanced AI that helps automatically deliver RIYAZ (India) – An app that helps people learn how to sing digital-music listening experiences Solfeg.io (Latvia) – A solution that simplifies music teaching in schools Weav Run (USA) – A new type of adaptive record that changes and inspires practicing at home tempo, intensity, genre, and structure in real time Yneuro (France) – A neurotechnology AI startup that delivers tailor- made content based on the brain’s musical satisfaction

MUSIC MARKETING & DATA/ANALYTICS LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCES (NEW CATEGORY) Audoo (UK) – An audio meter which tracks music broadcast in Eyellusion (USA) – Addresses end-to-end hologram production needs commercial premises for the live music market BuzzMyMedia (UK) – Scaling audience & revenue through data and Jamset (France) – Music studios for workplaces & hotels tech on YouTube RQST (Norway) – Reviving the old jukebox success into a modern and Fanear Labs (Chile) – Business Intelligence for the live music industry more social digital experience Soundeon (Estonia) – A Marketplace for music royalty streams Snaptivity (UK) – A smart venue technology powered by fan emotions TRASH (USA) – Make music videos on your phone with one tap Uptune (Canada) – Suite of software tools helping musicians improve their sound PROGRAMMES FOR ARTISTS

Today more than ever before, highlighting musical creation, giving voice to the artists, as well as forging business connections, are essential. The Midem Digital Edition will be the place to discover the freshest global emerging talent and enable the next generation of artists to learn, connect, and be inspired. As artists are the beating heart of the music industry, so they are at the core of Midem. That remains unchanged with Midem Digital Edition.

This year’s Midem will see multiple initiatives putting artists and creation centre stage within the online edition. These will include masterclasses, showcases, live sessions, pitching sessions and the new programme, Midem Talent Exporter, the ultimate music accelerator for the international expansion of artists. In addition, some conference sessions will help artists to learn all about talent development, to network and collaborate on ideas and creation.

MIDEM TALENT EXPORTER presented by AMUSE

Midem Talent Exporter is the ultimate music accelerator for the international expansion of artists. After five years of meaningful encounters, talent discoveries, and genuine success stories, the Midem Artist Accelerator is evolving into the Midem Talent Exporter. This year selection is particularly dazzling wit creative and inspiring personalities. Discover the next generation of talent from five continents with artists representing countries as diverse as Cameroon, Algeria, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Latvia, Argentina, South Korea, Botswana and Ukraine. During Midem Digital Edition, participants will be able to discover the artists’ profiles on the platform, offering full visibility to the artist finalist, as well as enabling them to access business opportunities through virtual meetings, workshops and sessions. Extending the opportunity for artists, Midem will continue to promote the Talent Exporter selection through a dedicated focus called 'Midem Artist Discovery' on Midem socials throughout the summer.

Discover the 30 International emerging talent selected on the next page. PROGRAMMES FOR ARTISTS MIDEM TALENT EXPORTER SELECTION

Discover all the selection HERE

• Alyona alyona, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (Ukraine) - “Rapid-fire, rhythmic and charismatic • Joseph el de la Urba, Latin (Puerto Rico) - “Puerto Rico’s rising star” rap phenomenon” • Kirani Ayat, World (Ghana) - “Genre-blending greatness” • Amahla, Rhythm & (UK) - “A new name for British Soul” • Manu Manzo, Latin (Venezuela) - “Latin Grammy nominee, Venezuelan singer- • Atomic Otro Way, Latin (Dominican Republic) - “Bringing DemBow to the world, one songwriter” song at a time" • Mpho Sebina, Pop (Botswana) - “Botswana's Ethereal Melodist” • Balming Tiger, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (South Korea) - “A rising multi-national • Nadia Nakai, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (South Africa) - “A fierce and determined Queen Alternative K-pop band” shaking up the female hip-hop scene” • Caleborate, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (USA) - “Rap’s boundary-bending kid” • Nyokô Bokbaë, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (France) - “Paris' new sensation, bringing a • Camilla Sparksss, EDM (Switzerland) - “The sexiest dark experimental fresh, unique and furious sound” you have heard so far” • quinzequinze, Pop/Electronic (France) - “Tahitian / Parisian collective exploring • Caveboy, Pop (Canada) - “Unforgettable alt pop trio from Montréal” climatic soundscapes” • Charlotte Dos Santos, Soul (Norway) -”A fiercely independent artist, in a lane of her • Rouge, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (South Africa) - “Africa’s rap-raven” own” • Santa Fe KLan, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (Mexico) - “ The voice of Latin youth” • Ditty, Pop (India) - “Gracefully oscillating between spoken word and music” • Sillie Boy Blue, Pop (France) - “Heartbroken teen anthems in the name of pop” • Ecko, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (Argentina) - “Argentinian Trap Star” • Sofiane Saidi, World (Algeria) - “Prince of Raï 2.0, Algerian composer, lead singer and • Eliza Legzdina, Pop (Latvia) - “Anthems for a new generation” inventor of oriental glam” • Finn Ronsdorf, Pop (Germany) - “A young queer singer-songwriter, who delivers • Stanley Enow, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (Cameroon) - “Cameroon’s hip hop icon” powerfully tender ballads, but with experimental tendencies” • The Holy, Rock/Alternative (Finland) - “Finnish NEU!-esque melodic kraut/ • Fokn Bois, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (Ghana) - “The first experimental electro-rap party quintet” and satirical theatre” • Willy Cardiac, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (South Africa) - “Africa’s trapping and moshing • Full Crate, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (The Netherlands) - “Multi-talented pusher of phenomenon” forward thinking music” • Yellow Straps, R’n’B/Hip Hop/Urban (Belgium) - “Brussels’ shimmering, dazzling and • Haru Nemuri, Rock/Alternative (Japan) - “A new generation of J-POP, with a heart of refreshing sibling duo” rock and roll” PROGRAMMES FOR ARTISTS

Artists at the heart of Midem Digital Edition Just as Midem has placed artists at its core in Cannes in recent years, the same will be true for Midem Digital Edition. Here are some of the highlights of the artist-facing content:

MASTERCLASSES including:

Arabian Prince (+ 1 h DJ set) - Founding member of NWA, Songwriter, rapper, producer, DJ, technologist Pro Gamer and futurist. This masterclass will be the opportunity for him to talk about the sound of LA, the difference between LA and NYC in the late 80’s, his music influences as well as go back on his most famous production work, share with the audience all the amazing “behind the scenes” stories.

Candice Pillay - South African singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. She has written songs for major artists including , , , , & Why Don't We.

Ibeyi & Emicida - Behind the Beats: Enter the Creative Lab of Ibeyi & Emicida This masterclass could be the opportunity for them to talk about their creating process, from songwriting to performing, mixing the rhythm of traditions with new materials as well as their collaboration on the track “Hacia el Amor” and their

Navy Kenzo & DSK On The Beat This session will be a unique experience as both artist will create a track together for the first time! Navy Kenzo will send a beat to DSK who will work on it. The result will be revealed to Navy during the session! They will then discuss the creation of the track/beat. Both artist don’t know each other, it will be their first meeting and collaborative work during Midem Digital Edition 

Swede (808 Mafia) - US producer who’s worked with hip-hop giants such as DJ Khaled, and Nas, and Latin stars, from Dalex to and Flo Rida.

Wyclef Jean - Legendary solo artist, producer and founding member of the , winner of several Grammy Awards. TRAILER 2020