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Mike Kopp

Mike Kopp has over 35 years of strategic management, marketing and communications

expertise honed on the front lines of music, politics and business, with clients that have

included artists, Members of Congress, publicly traded and privately held corporations, the NFL

and the NBA, as well as numerous regional companies and institutions. A veteran of more than

250 political and civic campaigns on the national, state and local levels, he served as press

secretary to former Vice President Al Gore for nearly a decade. He also served under Tennessee

Governor Phil Bredesen as Deputy Commissioner of the state Department of Economic and

Community Development.


In the music arena, Mike currently manages multi-platinum selling artist Ben Folds, serves on

the President’s Council of Advisors for the Association Of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP)

on the Board of the Americana Music Association (AMA), is a member of the Recording

Academy, and was the founding President of the Music Industry Coalition, Nashville’s first grass

roots organization to serve as a voice for working music industry professionals on issues that

impact our music heritage and culture.


As a political and civic activist, he continues to advise political candidates and campaigns,

served on the Arts Policy Committee for US President Biden’s 2020 Transition Team, and is on

the Board of the national Arts Action Fund which advocates for arts funding on the federal

level.

Artist Manager (Nashville, US)

Mike Kopp

MUSIC TECH 
Conference Bergen

About

Music Tech Conference Bergen is co-founded by Buzz, Crescat and oiid, in collaboration with Bergenfest. Our mission is to provide a dedicated platform for the music technology industry, where experts and enthusiasts can network, share insights, and learn about the latest developments.

 

Music technology is at the forefront of the music industry's evolution, and our conference aims to facilitate knowledge-sharing and networking among professionals and enthusiasts alike. Our goal is to create a space for the music technology community to connect and collaborate, promoting growth and innovation within the industry.

 

As the only music technology-focused conference in Norway, we are committed to bringing together a diverse range of attendees, including industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and enthusiasts. Our program offers a mix of inspiring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking events to promote knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and growth.

 

We aim to create a meaningful experience for our attendees, including thought-provoking sessions on topics such as AI, entertainment law, and investment in music technology. Our focus is on providing a platform for the music technology industry to thrive, and we welcome attendees from around the world to join us in Bergen, Norway for our annual conference.

 

Join us to discover the latest trends and innovations, network with peers, and collaborate with fellow music technology enthusiasts at MTC Bergen.

Contact Us

To learn more, don’t hesitate to get in touch

Email us at post@mtcbergen.com, or submit your email below

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