New ways to finance creative careers: At Most Wanted: Music 2025, explore alternative funding models reshaping the industry.

Vertical BUSINESS: “Funding Innovation in Music”

Explore how music entrepreneurs are raising capital outside traditional systems — from grants and crowdfunding to fan equity, blockchain royalties, and impact investment.

Fishbowl discussion featuring Andrea Rosen, Portfolio Manager at Best Nights VC, as Artist/DJ “Androosh”

“Transformation in nightlife, music, and culture means building ecosystems where artists are not just performers, but entrepreneurs, innovators, and owners of their future. When we fund creative ambition, we fuel a more vibrant, sustainable cultural landscape.”
– Andrea Rosen

Join this interactive session, spotlighting real-world strategies and emerging financial tools. Learn how new funding models are transforming what sustainable growth looks like in music today — and how you can access them.