Investing in Music Catalog Through Advocacy & Innovation - #LATechWeek
Hosted by SAGOS DISTRO - BMO - SOLID GOLD GLOBAL
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*⏖*Investing in Music’s Future Through Advocacy & Innovation
LET US TAKE A LOOK AT MUSIC CATALOGUE AS AN ALTERNATE INVESTMENT ASSET
🚨 Join Us for “Investing in Music’s Future” at #LATechWeek! 🚨
Taylor Swift fans, this is for YOU—dive into catalog analysis starting with her powerhouse “Lavender Haze” (840M+ Spotify streams, Taylor owns the masters!) + her upcoming album “The Life of a Showgirl” dropping Oct 3, 2025. We’ll break down royalties from Kevin Gates, Fat Joe, Chris Brown, G-Unit, Usher, Ariana Grande, ASAP Rocky, Nelly, Kanye West & more. Plus, iconic film/TV themes like Squid Game, Harry Potter, Pink Panther, and seasonal Halloween/Christmas ringtones!
Hot topics: AMFA Act lobbying strategies to unlock $400B in royalties, AI automation for music/film creation, and smart loopholes using arts spaces to snag prime real estate.
📅 Wed, Oct 15 | 11AM (Breakfast at 10:30AM)
📍 Provided upon approval
- Approval Needed - Security will only allow approved guests.
🅿️ Parking at 833 S Flower St—validation provided! Reply with your name if needed.
Can’t wait to see you—let’s shape music’s future! 🎶💰
Plus, a VIP reception at the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere—invitations will be sent out to selected attendees!
Can’t wait to see you—let’s shape music’s future! 🎶💰
Join us for a transformative event during LA Tech Week 2025, hosted by Sagos Distro, BMO, A16z, a and Solid Gold Global in partnership with leading organizations including The Recording Academy, BMI, National Music Publishers’ Association and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
This hybrid gathering now delves deeper into the intersections of music, film, real estate, and collectibles, championing creativity while advocating for fair compensation, intellectual property (IP) enforcement, and equitable tech access. Attendees will explore music and film IP as an alternative asset class, including strategies for wealth generation through fractional ownership, merchandise with high resale value, and innovative real estate opportunities tied to cultural venues.
Format: Keynote address, interactive panel discussion, Q&A session, and networking reception
Audience: Targeted at family offices/private equity firms, venture capitalists (VCs), tech/media executives, investors, policymakers, legal professionals, advocacy groups, media/PR companies, politicians (including representatives from the Senator’s office), and industry leaders from organizations like The Recording Academy (Grammys), and More.
Purpose: To foster innovation and advocacy, highlighting investment opportunities in music and film IP while discussing legislative efforts to unlock new revenue for creators. This event positions music catalogs as a stable alternative asset class akin to real estate, offering insights into high-yield strategies, collectible merchandise, venue ownership, and ecosystem fractionalization amid evolving tech landscapes.
The event will emphasize practical, actionable insights, drawing on real-world examples from catalog investments, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and ongoing advocacy for policies that could transform the industry. New additions include discussions on lucrative merchandise (e.g., collectible cars and items with resale value), real estate opportunities in music/film venues, and strategic “loopholes” like tax incentives for securing and leasing large buildings through cultural assets.
The event will emphasize practical, actionable insights, drawing on real-world examples from catalog investments, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and ongoing advocacy for policies that could transform the industry. Expect thought-provoking discussions on how financial and legal stakeholders can push and lobby for reforms, potentially unlocking over $400 billion in royalties for catalog holders through bills like AMFA.
The event will emphasize practical, actionable insights, drawing on real-world examples from catalog investments, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and ongoing advocacy for policies that could transform the industry. Expect thought-provoking discussions on how financial and legal stakeholders can push and lobby for reforms, potentially unlocking over $400 billion in royalties
Detailed Topics and Themes
The agenda revolves around music and film IP as an alternative asset class, focusing on strategies to invest, monetize, and increase revenue from catalogs. Key sub-themes include:
Catalog Investments as Capital Storage and Revenue Generators: Explore how music and film catalogs serve as resilient assets, providing steady income through royalties and acting as hedges against market volatility. Discussions will cover valuation methods, portfolio diversification, and case studies of high-profile acquisitions (e.g., by private equity firms).
Reselling Catalogs for Capital Gains: Insights into buying, enhancing, and flipping catalogs for profit, including market timing, due diligence, and tax implications. Panelists will share success stories from recent deals and predict future trends in catalog trading.
Sync Licensing for Film, TV, Gaming, and Commercials: Dive into the lucrative world of synchronization rights, where music enhances visual media. Topics include negotiating deals, leveraging platforms for discovery, and maximizing earnings in a streaming-dominated era.
Royalty-Backed Securities and Fractional Ownership via Blockchain: Examine innovative financing models, such as securitizing royalties into investment products and enabling fractional ownership through blockchain for democratized access. This includes AI-driven tools for predicting revenue streams and reducing barriers for smaller investors.
AI-Driven Content Creation and Monetization: How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing music production, from generative tools to personalized licensing. Attendees will learn about ethical considerations, IP protection in AI eras, and new monetization avenues like virtual concerts and metaverse integrations.
Emerging Trends in Merchandising, Brand Extensions, and Democratized Access Through Securitization and Financing: Broader explorations of extending IP value through merchandise, brand partnerships, and financial instruments. Emphasis on securitization for liquidity and trends in global markets, ensuring equitable access for underrepresented creators.
A central focus will be the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), a bipartisan bill reintroduced in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) as H.R. 861 on January 31, 2025. 0 Sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa and others, AMFA aims to establish a performance right for sound recordings on terrestrial (AM/FM) radio in the U.S., ensuring artists, performers, producers, and music creators receive fair compensation when their music is broadcast—addressing a long-standing gap where radio stations use music without paying performers.
As of August 2025, the bill remains in the introductory stage, referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, with active lobbying from artists, unions like the American Federation of Musicians, and organizations like the Recording Academy.
Discussions will cover how financial and legal interest groups—representing catalog holders, labels, and investors—are lobbying Congress to pass AMFA, potentially unlocking over $400 billion in royalties by “unrigging” the system and aligning U.S. policies with global standards. 8 This could create massive value for IP portfolios, with insights from advocates on strategies to influence policymakers.
Event Lineup
• Keynote Address – “Music and Film Ecosystems: From Catalogs to Collectibles and Real Estate”
this keynote will outline the economic potential of music and film catalogs as real estate alternatives, including fractional ownership for wealth building and lucrative merchandise like collectible cars/items.
The speaker will introduce AMFA as a catalyst for industry growth, highlighting lobbying efforts to be pushed by financial groups to secure fair royalties.
• Panel Discussion – “Advocacy, Innovation, and Wealth Generation: Unlocking Value in Music, Film, Real Estate, and Collectibles”
Moderated by a legal expert from Perkins Coie LLP or the California Copyright Conference, this interactive panel features 4-5 panelists from diverse backgrounds:
• A family office investor & Sagos Distro on catalog investments, reselling for gains, and fractional ownership in ecosystems.
• A policymaker or advocate (discussing AMFA’s status, lobbying strategies by interest groups, and its potential to unlock $400 billion in royalties.
• An industry executive on sync licensing, royalty-backed securities, AI monetization, and merchandise/collectibles with resale value (e.g., film cars, music memorabilia).
• A real estate specialist on owning venues/theaters/retail buildings, tax incentives/loopholes via art/music (e.g., historic credits for cultural spaces), and leasing to corporations.   
The panel will explore real-world case studies, challenges in IP enforcement, equitable tech access, and audience polls for engagement.
• Q&A Session
Open floor for questions from the audience, allowing deeper dives into topics like AMFA lobbying tactics, investment risks in catalogs/venues, resale strategies for collectibles, and future-proofing revenue streams through ecosystem ownership. Panelists will address queries on how attendees can get involved in advocacy or pursue specific opportunities.
• Networking Reception
Conclude with a catered reception. Attendees can connect one-on-one with speakers, investors, and peers to discuss partnerships, investments, and collaborations. Virtual participants join via breakout rooms.
This 3-hour event is designed for maximum engagement, blending expert insights with interactive elements. The timeline ensures a smooth flow from inspiration to action, culminating in networking to build lasting connections.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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