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Ditto X: LA26 • Wednesday March 25th, 2026 • 12 - 6pm
pointblank music school, Los Angeles, CA

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WHAT IS DITTO X?

What is ditto x?

MUSIC CONFERENCE

Experts from across the industry take to the stage to explain how the music business works behind the scenes during an action-packed day of panels and seminars.

NETWORKING

Meet and make new connections with music industry players and artists. We're building a community where collaboration and creativity can thrive.

LIVE FEEDBACK

Ditto X: LA provides opportunities for independent artists to showcase their music and get feedback from leading industry professionals.

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Our LA event is just one of many music industry conferences and networking days we host all over the world. Check out the Ditto X blog below for all the info.

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Name
Speakers
Location
Type
12:00 pm

Ditto LIVE Presents: Death Valley Dream Cult

We’re kicking off Ditto X: LA ’26 with a live performance from Los Angeles-based indie rock duo Death Valley Dream Cult - make sure you get down early to catch them!
Death Valley Dream Cult
Performer
The Yard
Live Music
Live Music
12:30 pm

Ditto Music Presents: Building your Audience Independently

Ditto Music’s Global Head of A&R & Streaming Strategy, Hamish Crombie sits down with a panel of industry experts to explore the essential processes of digital distribution and the strategies independent artists can use to grow and engage their audience.
Hamish Crombie
Head of A&R & Streaming Strategy
Jessica Messier
Music Consultant
Mike Warner
Author & Industry Consultant
Alina Akhmadullina
Director of Label Services
David Krinsky
Head of Independent Label Relations
Main Stage
Panel
Panel
12:45 pm

pointblank Presents: From Zero To Drop...The One-Hour Production Challenge

A fully interactive production sprint where the audience becomes the co-producer. From BPM and key to drum sounds, bass patch, vocal hook, and arrangement - every creative decision is made live. Watch a professional workflow unfold in real time as a finished, release-ready track is built in Ableton from a blank session.
Mikeldi Murguia
CEO & Music Producer
Stage X
Workshop
Workshop
1:15 pm

Ditto LIVE Presents: Kaya Newton Part 1

Enjoy a live performance from the amazing Kaya Newton.
Kaya Newton
Performer
DJ Clinic Room
Live Music
Live Music
1:30 pm

How to Mashup with Kaya Newton // Tutorial 1

Kaya Newton walks you through the art of mashups, showing how to blend tracks creatively and build something fresh from familiar sounds.
Kaya Newton
Performer
DJ Clinic Room
Workshop
Workshop
1:45 pm

Unlocking the Power of SmartLinks with Feature FM

FFM’s Vice President of Business Development Michael Sherman walks us through the most essential and expansive smartlink service crucial to artists and their campaigns. From Pre-saves, analytics and data capture to driving engagement for audience build.
Michael Sherman
Vice President of Business Development
Stage X
Panel
Panel
1:45 pm

Open Deck For All Guests 1

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DJ Clinic Room
Live Music
Live Music
1:45 pm

The Feedback Sessions @ Ditto X: LA

In partnership with Amplead, Ditto X’s famous Feedback Sessions lands in LA. Professionals from across the music industry will listen to your music and provide direct live feedback. Session 1 begins at 13:00 and Session 2 at 15:00.
Gavin Barnard
Chief Relations Officer
Jeff Powell
Founder
Jessica Messier
Music Consultant
Alex Forde
Founder
Adam Lewis
Owner
Main Room
Workshop
Workshop
2:30 pm

Ditto LIVE Presents: Kaya Newton Part 2

Kaya Newton makes his way back to the stage for his second live performance of the day.
Kaya Newton
Performer
DJ Clinic Room
Live Music
Live Music
2:45 pm

A Masterclass with Songtools

Songtools CEO Danny Garcia presents a walkthrough of the exciting Songtools platform and its services, including 3rd party playlist submissions, blog reviews, track feedback and those essential analytics crucial for independent artists.
Danny Garcia
CEO
Stage X
Workshop
Workshop
2:45 pm

Open Deck For All Guests 2

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DJ Clinic Room
Live Music
Live Music
3:00 pm

A Sync Panel: How to Land Those Placements

No Friction Founder Michael Frick leads an all-star panel across the world of Music sync. How do artists land sync placements across TV, movies, ads, games and more? Hear directly from those in the know and find out what it takes to secure a sync deal.
Michael Frick
Founder
Malayna Ellis
Head of Sync + A&R
Andy Lykens
Founder
Ashley Young
Music Supervisor
Main Stage
Panel
Panel
3:45 pm

Ditto LIVE Presents: DJ Morse Code

DJ Morse code will be taking to the decks with some high-energy tunes to really get the evening going.
DJ Morse Code
DJ & Producer
DJ Clinic Room
Live Music
Live Music
4:00 pm

In Conversation with EARTH TO EMILY

LA-based artist EARTH TO EMILY sits down with Ditto Music’s Hamish Crombie to discuss building an independent career, navigating the industry, and the strategies towards long term success
EARTH TO EMILY
Artist
Hamish Crombie
Head of A&R & Streaming Strategy
Main Stage
Panel
Panel
4:00 pm

Digital DJ Tricks with DJ Morse Code // Tutorial 2

Level up your sets with DJ Morse Code as he breaks down essential digital DJ techniques, from effects and transitions to creative performance tips.
DJ Morse Code
DJ & Producer
DJ Clinic Room
Workshop
Workshop
4:00 pm

Ditto LIVE Presents: Hannah Gold

LA based R&B artist & Amplead apply to play winner Hannah Gold will be performing live at The Yard.
Hannah Gold
Performer
The Yard
Live Music
Live Music
4:30 pm

Open Deck For All Guests 3

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DJ Clinic Room
Live Music
Live Music
5:15 pm

Ditto LIVE Presents: EARTH TO EMILY

Toronto-born, LA-hustling, and proudly queer, Earth to Emily will be performing live at The Yard.
EARTH TO EMILY
Artist
The Yard
Live Music
Live Music
6:30 pm

Aftershow Reception at All Seasons Brewing

Relax and reflect on the day at our Aftershow Reception, taking place at All Seasons Brewing.
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All Seasons Brewing
Networking
Networking

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The Feedback Sessions

Our Feedback Sessions are back, in partnership with Amplead. Get face-to-face feedback from music industry pros. Applications will be open soon.
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pointblank music school
Los Angeles, CA

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