Emerging Musical Artists: Ways to Break Through • January 28, 2022
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Danny Barros

President/Founder at Hitskope Music Group

Hitskope Music Group
Danny Barros

Danny Barros is the Founder and President of Hitskope Music Group. He is a passionate visionary with over a decade of successful artist management and music marketing experience. Originally from Boston, Danny is a graduate of Music Business at Berklee College of Music and holds a Professional Certification in Digital Marketing from Cornell University.

Featured in VICE, BuzzFeed, and Forbes Magazine, Danny has a long track record of industry success. He is an active member of the Recording Academy, Music Business Association, The American Association of Independent Music, and the Music Managers Forum US. Danny has been appointed by the Recording Academy as a GRAMMY U mentor, where he advises and guides music business students.

In 2006, Barros co-founded the D-Squared Entertainment Group, which quickly became one of New England's major promotion and talent agencies. During his time at D-Squared, Danny produced 500+ live shows, regularly negotiating and planning performances for A-list artists such as Ed Sheeran, LMFAO, Chris Brown, Steve Aoki, and T-Pain.

Takes part in

Jan, 28 1:00 PM PDT
Panel Discussion

Fan-based funding: a one-time marketing tool or a sustainable source of revenue?

Budgeting can be quite a challenge for rising musicians; they not only have to create unique content but also manage their art well as a business initiative. In this panel discussion, experts from the most acclaimed platforms will share advice for building and managing subscription and crowdfunding campaigns. You will discover a range of business techniques and learn how to align them with your broader goals, including how to develop a marketing strategy, attract fans, and so much more!

  • What role can self-management and promotion campaigns play in an emerging artist’s marketing strategy?
  • How often can artists resort to crowd-sourced campaigns without the risk of losing a fanbase?
  • What opportunities do membership-based revenue models offer for indie creators?
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