Together We Stand - Divided We Fall?

The music economy ecosystem is growing – that is the core message of the Music Economy Study 2024. No other industry in Germany is more interconnected, sharing both successes and risks alike. At the same time, the market is undergoing change, nationally as well as internationally, favoring corporate structures. This is particularly evident in the live and recorded sectors, where the loss of cultural diversity is being cautioned against.

Across associations, we analyze current developments and discuss models to keep the ecosystem of large and small players vibrant. What do independent labels and promoters need? What role can major corporations play? And what levers does politics have to strengthen creative structures and the “Circle of Live” in the long term?