MIDiA Masterclass | Catalogue investment

Join MIDIA’s expert consulting and analyst team for an exclusive behind the scenes look at how leading investors, rightsholders, and tech vendors navigate the evolving world of catalogue investment. In this session, Kriss Thakrar, MIDiA’s Consultant,  and Tatiana Cirisano, VP of Music Strategy, will walk you through the strategic thinking, data analysis, and forecasting frameworks that power catalogue decisions from some of the biggest players in the music industry.

You will also get an early look at MIDiA’s latest research into the forces shaping this complex and fast changing space. 

Why attend?

- Get a window into the top-of-mind challenges of leaders in the music industry and see how MIDiA approaches solving them

- Understand how MIDiA’s concepts, such as bifurcation theory and the rise of the Global South, will shape catalogue investment over the coming years

- Breakdown the forecasting process of the streaming market and why it is so important for investors and rightsholders

- See how the trends and dynamics in an increasingly cross entertainment media environment are changing the way music rights are exploited

Whether you are an investor, label exec, or tech innovator, this masterclass will equip you with the strategic tools, industry knowledge, and future-facing insights needed to make smarter, more confident decisions in the catalogue space.

Speakers 

Tatiana Cirisano

Vice President of Music Strategy

Tatiana is Vice President of Music Strategy at MIDiA. Prior to this, she served as a music business reporter for Billboard, where she wrote award-winning industry analysis as well as cover stories on artists like Tame Impala and Alicia Keys. Throughout her work she is dedicated to publishing fresh perspectives that drive the music industry forward, with an emphasis on fandom and consumer behaviour.

Kriss Thakrar

Research Consultant

Kriss Thakrar is part of MIDiA's consultant team. He is an award-winning MSc Management graduate from Henley Business School coming from a background in artist development, sync and royalties. Kriss has first-hand experience as a music creator and specialises in creator tools, sync and rights. He is committed to helping the music industry grow, develop, and thrive across the world and is also a trustee at music charity AudioActive, which provides access to music for young people.