Music Media Collective

08/07/2026

Leo Lavoro, of Lavoro Media and Music Media Collective board speaks to the massive layoffs under Veeps, affecting staff at several respected music outlets, including , , , and .

08/06/2026

Music Media Collective’s Executive director, Stephanie Seiple, addresses the news of mass layoffs across the industry.

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06/23/2026

I’ve spent most of my career working alongside some of the best journalists, publicists, radio programmers, photographers, videographers, and media creators who are the reason people discover music. And there are some AMAZING outlets and people doing incredible work right now, carrying a lot of the weight for this industry.

But on the other side of that reality, a lot of music media professionals and outlets are struggling. Newsrooms are shrinking, stations are consolidating, many outlets can’t pay the bills, and freelance rates are a joke.

More content is competing for attention than ever before, and the phrase I hear most often from artists, managers, publicists, and creators when we talk about discovery is: “There just aren’t enough opportunities.” And they’re right.

Music media and arts and culture media at large are often treated as an afterthought these days. But without music media, how do fans discover their next favorite artist? How do emerging artists break through? How do local venues put asses in seats seven nights a week?

This isn’t just a media problem. It’s an artist problem, a fan problem, a venue problem, and ultimately a local economy problem. And if we continue down this path, what does the future look like?

I don’t have all the answers. Honestly, I don’t think anyone truly does... yet. But I do know we need to have the conversation.

And if there’s one place that should be having it, it’s New York City. It’s where scenes are built, artists get their first shot, trends start, and some of the best damn journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and creators in the business have built their careers.

That’s exactly why is hosting this conversation for in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment ().

Join us on June 24 as we sit down with some of the best voices in NYC music media to talk about trust, sustainability, discovery, and where we go from here.

And judging by the 100+ people who have already RSVP’d, this is a conversation a lot of people have been waiting to have. It’s free, all are welcome, tune in.

🔗 Registration link in bio!

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05/11/2026

Looking to get into Music Festival Production? Don’t miss the Music Media Collective’s Junior Advisory Board’s FREE virtual webinar: ‘Behind the Main Stage: Building a Career in Live Music Festival Production’ featuring special guest speaker, Kira McCabe, Sr. Production Manager, - creating, marketing and producing live experiences, concerts and events across the globe!

Join us, where Kira will answer YOUR questions about breaking into the festival production world.

Reserve your spot today! Tap the link in our bio.

05/11/2026

Looking to get into Music Festival Production? Don’t miss the Music Media Collective’s Junior Advisory Board’s FREE virtual webinar: ‘Behind the Main Stage: Building a Career in Live Music Festival Production’ featuring special guest speaker, John Wagoner (), GM at  (). John has over 25 years of experience in the music industry as an Audio Engineer, Operations Manager, Sales Representative, and even a musician.

Join us, where Joe will answer YOUR questions about breaking into the festival production world.

Reserve your spot today! Tap the link in our bio.

05/08/2026

Looking to get into Music Festival Production? Don’t miss the Music Media Collective’s Junior Advisory Board’s FREE virtual webinar: ‘Behind the Main Stage: Building a Career in Live Music Festival Production’ featuring special guest speaker, Joe Lucchese (), SVP at .

From his early concert and event producing days at UNLV to world tours and global programs with brands and bands such as Blackberry, U2, BestBuy, The Police, Coldplay, and Chivas Regal - Joe always had his focus set on creating opportunities that allowed him to connect, build and share.

He co-founded Pro-Ject in 2012, a relationship architecture agency that focused on experiential, and then Pro-Ject was acquired in 2020 by Groundswell Experiential. The past decade Joe and the team have won awards for best in-class programs for Anheuser-Busch and SONOS.  

Joe is responsible for new business development and creating strategic partnerships for entertainment properties such as festivals and brands, including Beam Suntory, T-Mobile, Constellation Brands, and Green Thumb Industries, to name a few.

Join us, where Joe will answer YOUR questions about breaking into the festival production world.

Reserve your spot today! Tap the link in our bio.

04/30/2026

Looking to get into Music Festival Production? Everyone sees the main stage, but very few understand what it takes to make it happen.

Join the Music Media Collective’s Junior Advisory Board for ‘Behind the Main Stage: Building a Career in Live Music Festival Production’ - a FREE virtual webinar.

Reserve your spot - tap the link in our bio.

Navigating this fast-paced industry requires the right tools and insights. We are talking directly with the experts who manage logistics and handle the chaos of day-of ex*****on. You will unlock strategies that set your career up for scalability and long-term success.

In this webinar, we cover:
- How to break in when you do not have connections
- What skills actually matter versus what people think matters
- How careers grow and scale in the live music space

Hear directly from our guest speakers:
- Joe Lucchese (), SVP at
- John Wagoner (), GM at
- Plus a special guest in festival production

Whether your goal is to specialize in event production, sponsorships, or fan experiences, this session provides the insights you need to understand the business of live music.

Reserve your spot today!

04/30/2026

Looking to get into Music Festival Production? Everyone sees the main stage, but very few understand what it takes to make it happen.

Join the Music Media Collective's Junior Advisory Board on Wed. May 13 for 'Behind the Main Stage: Building a Career in Live Music Festival Production' - a FREE virtual webinar.

Reserve your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J05Y6gPaQA2ebf5tmoWUew #/registration

Navigating this fast-paced industry requires the right tools and insights. We are talking directly with the experts who manage logistics and handle the chaos of day-of ex*****on. You will unlock strategies that set your career up for scalability and long-term success.

In this webinar, we cover:
- How to break in when you do not have connections
- What skills actually matter versus what people think matters
- How careers grow and scale in the live music space

Hear directly from our guest speakers:
- Joe Lucchese, SVP at Groundswell Experiential
- John Wagoner, GM at Guardian Barrier Services
- Plus a special guest in festival production

Whether your goal is to specialize in event production, sponsorships, or fan experiences, this session provides the insights you need to understand the business of live music.

Reserve your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J05Y6gPaQA2ebf5tmoWUew #/registration

03/05/2026

Photog gig alert!

Calling all cameras! 📸 We're looking for photographers interested in shooting concerts, comedy, and more live events here at the Lansdowne.

Interested? Send us a message with your info and portfolio, and which event(s) you'd like to shoot: [email protected]