On November 12th, Music Policy Forum goes live from Denver. Watch a full day of talks and conversations with music policy leaders from anywhere in the world, then follow the action into three nights of showcases.
On November 12, Music Policy Forum gathers in Denver for a landmark live broadcast, produced with Rocky Mountain Public Media and reaching audiences worldwide.
On November 12, our community of music stakeholders will gather at the studios of Rocky Mountain Public Media in Denver, Colorado, for a historic live broadcast featuring music stakeholders in person and from around the world.
Every conversation is designed around one guiding principle: what is already working, and how can others put it into practice?
Register for the MPF Public Live Broadcast Streaming: “Let’s See Action” using the button below!
Programming will explore emerging policies, investment models, and collaborative strategies shaping the future of music ecosystems. Featured discussion areas may include:
New approaches to ticketing, venue-led reinvestment, shared revenue models, and lessons from international music markets.
Leveraging music venues, stadium developments, and public investment to deliver long-term community value.
Building stronger pathways between colleges, artists, employers, and local music economies.
The evolving role of public broadcasting and public radio in artist discovery, cultural storytelling, and local music ecosystems.
Effective local, state, federal, and international funding strategies that measurably strengthen music ecosystems.
Expanding the role of B Corps, public benefit corporations, social enterprises, cooperatives, nonprofit tech, and other purpose-driven approaches within the music industry.
Data, research, and valuation tools that help communities understand impact, guide investment, and support informed policymaking.
Innovative public-private financing models, blended capital, and investment strategies supporting artists, venues, and music infrastructure.
Reid Wick
The Recording Academy
Angela Dorgan
First Music Contact & Music Ireland
Graham Weber
Texas Music Office
Matt Covey
Tamizdat
Julia Heath
Association of Music Officers
Jax Deluca
Future Film Coalition
Audrey Fix Schaefer
IMP / NIVA Board Chair
Michael Seman
Colorado State University
Sunil Iyengar
National Endowment for the Arts
Bev Whitrick
Music Venue Trust
David Safar
The Current/Minnesota Public Radio
Aaron Myers
DC Commission on Arts and Humanities
Tobi Parks
NIVF and xBk Live
Jami Duffy
Youth on Record
Mitch Thompson
Minnesota Music Archive
Andre Perry
University of Iowa
Allison Harnden
Pittsburgh Office of Nighttime Economy
Sean Keithly
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Lindsay Arell
Legends Global
Chris Orrick
Western States Center
Ayana Contreras
Rocky Mountain Public Media
Eric Gilbert
Treefort Music Fest
Evening showcases curated by Mishawaka Presents and the Colorado Music Industry Alliance celebrate the best of Colorado's music scene at three independent venues in downtown Denver. These are public, ticketed performances.
Halle Tomlinson, Big Pinch, DVNEHPPY, and Blessing Chimanga. Emcee: Kama McDonald, The Colorado Sound.
Bitchflower, KO Kelly, Tiger Chazz, Pink Lady Monster, and Jesus Christ Taxi Driver. Emcee: Bruce Trujillo, founder of Manos Sagrados.
Bro Short, Telly, Amanda Hawkins, K8tie, Lobatomy, and May Be Fern.
Music Policy Forum brings music leaders, policymakers, public media professionals, university partners, and advocates together around one question: what is already working, and how can others put it into practice? Each edition is built with partners in its host city.
Georgetown University, November 18, 2022. In partnership with Georgetown University and Campfire Music Foundation.
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Egyptian Theatre, Boise, Idaho, December 8, 2023. With Music Idaho, Boise State University, Campfire Music Foundation, and the City of Boise.
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Seattle, April 24 to 26, 2025. Presented with KEXP, Campfire Music Foundation, and King County.
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Live from Rocky Mountain Public Media, November 12, 2026, with Colorado Creative Industries and Denver Arts & Venues.
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MPF 2026 is presented in collaboration with Colorado Creative Industries, with support from Denver Arts & Venues and a broadcast partnership with Rocky Mountain Public Media. MPF On Campus is hosted at Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the evening showcases are curated and produced by Mishawaka Presents and the Colorado Music Industry Alliance. Campfire is heading technical operations, website, and registration systems.
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