Musicians Education and Research Fund &

The Rising Artist Foundation presents

Office Hours: Music Publishing 101

An educational discussion on Music Publishing, the basics of compositions, registrations, and revenue. Learn about Public Rights Organizations, Publishing Administrators, self-publishers, and the various roles & responsibilities to properly manage this side of your music business.

Thursday, October 15th 2026 at Scribble in Highland Park, Los Angeles at 6pm PT.

Free with RSVP

The in-person event will be a 1-hour moderated panel discussion followed by a 30-min Q&A.

This event will not be live-streamed or recorded.

We are thrilled to welcome an all-star crew of panelists:  

Alex Bostelman - Director, Creative, Pop/Rock of Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI)  

Sean Dishman - Senior Director, Creative of Kobalt Music Publishing

Shira Knishkowy - Artist Manager and Director of Creative & Digital Strategy of Another Management Company (Alvvays, Bright Eyes, Kurt Vile, Snail Mail, Youth Lagoon)  

Moderated by Jacky Tran, music business manager (C418, Deafheaven, Perfume Genius)

Thank you to our event sponsor United Musicians and Allied Workers