The Future of Record labels: Re-Inventing A&R For The Next Era

Presented by AVA

What does a record label look like in 2025 and beyond? No longer just gatekeepers of music releases, labels are evolving into multifaceted cultural engines – blurring lines between management, publishing, fashion, creative direction and even advertising.

This panel brings together voices from across the spectrum: Eric Deines (Jagjaguwar/Secretly Group), Tobias Moore (Domino Recording Co.) and Agnete Hannibal (15 love), moderated by Conor McTernan (AVA Festival). Together they’ll explore how artist discovery, A&R, and label models are shifting in an age of algorithms, global platforms, and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Expect insights on building sustainable careers, balancing instinct with data, and how labels can stay relevant by embracing new ideas while protecting the heart of music culture.

Panelist:
Eric Deines (Director of A&R - Jagjaguwar/Secretly Group)
Tobias Moore (A&R - Domino
Recording Co)
Agnete Hannibal (15 love)

In conversation with Conor McTernan (Journalist & Senior Programme Manager, AVA Festival)