My panels mix insight with energy, making the most of our shared time in the room.

Panel Moderation

Great conferences need strong themes, compelling discussions, and the right mix of speakers. I design music conference programmes that engage, inform, and inspire.

Moderator | Game on: Lessons from Metal Gear Solid, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Death Stranding & Need for Speed Unbound

Eurosonic | Thursday 15 January | 10:30-11:30 | Oosterpoort, Groningen, the Netherlands | Bovenzaal 1

Music in games has moved into the mainstream. It now gives artists a strong route to new listeners and helps games shape their character.

This session looks at four clear examples. Metal Gear Solid. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Death Stranding. Need for Speed: Unbound. We will trace how tracks progress from brief to final placement and share practical guidance on entering the gaming world, creating impact through music, and keeping momentum beyond a standard release.

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Moderator | Publishing's Global Opportunities

Music Ally Connect | Friday 23 January | 14:30-15:15 | The Brewery, London, UK

What can Western publishers learn from fast-growing music regions?

How is the growth of Afrobeats, Latin and K-pop impacting publishing?

What are the infrastructure challenges for traditional publishers?

Will regional powerhouses emerge or will global players consolidate?

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Moderator | Roundtable working session | Linecheck, November 2025

I hosted a roundtable on the legacy of European film music, with a spotlight on the Italian era that shaped cinema worldwide. We drew on classics such as Morricone’s Once Upon a Time in the West and The Mission, Rota’s La Dolce Vita and The Godfather, Goblin’s Suspiria and Frizzi’s Zombie.

The group looked at what allowed this period to produce such distinctive work and how those conditions can inform today’s scoring landscape. We wrapped up with a clear set of shared observations and ideas to support future creative and industry development.

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Moderating at Music Frontiers, Berlin, 2025

Publishing 2.0: How AI is Streamlining Rights, Royalties, and Sync

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Publishing 2.0: How AI is Streamlining Rights, Royalties, and Sync | Music Frontiers in Berlin | September 2025

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"People often underestimate the importance of a good moderator. Mandy was a pleasure to work with – extremely well-prepared and able to keep the conversation interesting and engaging. Mandy put the panellists at ease and ensured no one fell victim to the dreaded imposter syndrome."

- Laura May | Director, May Music Limited | Panellist

"Mandy creates an atmosphere where every voice feels valued and every idea has space to land. Her preparation shines through, but it’s her intuition that truly makes the difference. The result is a panel that’s not only informative but fruitful for both the speakers and the audience."

- Pantelis Vikatos | Senior Director of Research & Innovation, Orfium

“Being on a panel with Mandy is always a true pleasure- she speaks incisively and practically, drawing deeply on her years of experience. As moderator she guides the conversation expertly, letting it be structured yet organic. She also keeps a keen eye to ensure the audience are along for the journey- explaining and reiterating key points, summarising succinctly and demystifying jargon.”

- Henry Marsden | Founder, Fix Music | Panellist

"Mandy is one of the most endearing and encouraging moderators I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with. The mixture of approaches and skill sets that she had in front of her meant a truly bespoke and somewhat adaptive approach needed to be taken. Planned well without rigidity and executed with a curiosity that brought everyone into the room."

- Ben Charlton | Founder, Middle8 | Investor/Advisor to TrueRights | Panellist

Moderating at Music Week Poland 2025

So, What Am I Doing at the End? Professionalisation and Career Growth in the Music Industry

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Moderating at Athens Music Week 2025

Funding & entrepreneurship in music: From idea to impact

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Live plays. Real income.

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Collaboration is key: How independent labels drive artist success

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ESNS in Groningen, January 2025

Panel | The current and future state of European indie labels.

Major record labels are focusing more on managing intellectual property, leaving the burden of supporting emerging artists to independent music companies. The question is whether indie labels can effectively nurture and promote the next generation of international artists in the rapidly evolving European music industry. How do their executives, A&R, and marketing teams view the future and the opportunities to circulate European repertoire across the continent and beyond?

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The current state and future of European indie labels | ESNS in Groningen | January 2025

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"... It would've been easy for the panel to moan about the difficulties and adversity they had endured in recent times and the amount of work in front of them to keep going, but instead they were full of fire and inspiration, speaking about the most important thing of all, the nurturing and development of future artists. This atmosphere was held together by the moderator, Mandy Salem-Aubry, who was full of sparkle, promising from the start and upholding that promise that this was not gonna be one of those boring panels. It was indeed very lively, passionate and hopeful."

- Sæfari, Artist | Singer-Songwriter (audience participant)

"...It was a pleasure to be a part of this panel. As I said to you right after, I've been to some panels already and moderated a few myself, but I really have to praise your moderation as one of the best. You managed to grow the conversation naturally by enhancing the direction of discussion with the right input to extract the knowledge and opinions of each of us to give (sometimes very complex) views on different situations for indies in different markets and different paths that we can take to create a promising future for the indie community in what I believe..."

Dario Draštata (Croatia): Executive Director | President of Runda & Chair of Impala (panellist))

Linecheck in Milan, November 2024

Roundtable | Archeology and recycling: Ideas to market your catalogue

The panel focused on strategies for revitalising music catalogues in the streaming era and beyond. Discussions covered how to monetise evergreens, hidden gems, and overlooked tracks through repolishing and creative marketing, using anniversaries, trends, and cultural moments to engage new and old audiences. The goal was to explore best practices that strengthen the emotional bond between music and fans while driving financial success.

Panel ADE 2024 | The new era of music promotion: Viral content, fan building, and career growth

Eelko van Kooten (Founder Spinnin' Records & Collabhouse).
Dan Roy Carter (Carter Projects, Ex-Tik Tok)
Gallya (A & R/Label Manager/Artist Set About Music)
Ben Reid (VP, Triller App)

The evolution of music promotion, driven by short-form video platforms, influencer collaborations, and data-driven strategies, has opened up exciting new opportunities for artists. With greater career control, artists can connect with fans, build their personal and music profiles, and shape their growth. The panel explored embracing these tools, overcoming challenges, and creating a sustainable career while maintaining an authentic connection with fans in today’s dynamic music landscape.

The new era of music promotion: Viral content, fan building, and career growth, ADE 2025

Panellist testomonial

"From the pre-panel set-up right through to delivery, Mandy was an absolute dream to work with. Her presentation sessions balanced both ice-breaking and setting a good tone and expectations for the panel with all guest speakers and on the day, she truly managed to fit a lot of amazing content and lines of questioning into a short period of time. Her ability to empathise with the audience and lead our conversation accordingly was especially impressive. Hopefully, it will be the first of many times I get to work with Mandy!"

- Dan Roy Carter, Carter Projects / Ex- Tik Tok

We explored the future of music publishing as technology continues to reshape the industry. Leading experts shared how innovations simplify workflows, increase transparency, and open new revenue streams.

The session provided valuable insights into managing rights, collecting royalties, and distributing content in the digital age, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of technology's transformative potential for rightsholders and creators alike.

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Due to inadequate music monitoring across digital platforms and live performances, missing royalties were revealed as a significant challenge for artists, labels, and rightsholders. Our panel sparked a dynamic discussion on the critical gaps in tracking, with each panellist offering unique insights and solutions.

We delved into the latest technological advancements, reshaping music monitoring and showcasing innovative tools to capture every performance accurately. Our contributions underscored the potential for fairer royalty payments, leaving the audience with a clear sense of how these changes could transform the industry.

Read my blog: Towards a syndicate of music recognition technologies

New Visions for Music Monitoring & Reporting

Panellist testomonial

"I’ve known Mandy Salem-Aubry through various references and admired her contributions to the music industry for years. At the New Visions conference in Berlin, I had the pleasure of working with her directly. Mandy’s professionalism, deep knowledge, and passion for the industry shone through, creating an instant sense of camaraderie among us panellists. She has a remarkable ability to bring people together and guide discussions in an insightful, collaborative way. Her leadership was key to the panel’s success, and I look forward to future collaborations."

- Albert Gruber, Co-Founder, Seeqnc