Nashville
Join us on an investing journey to the Music Capital of the World.
Oct 21 - 25, 2024
Adios, Mexico 👋 Next up: Nashville.
Our investing journey leads us to some interesting places. One of the ways we explore new investing ideas is through our investor trips.
In February, we did our first trip to Mexico, and it was a huge success. So this October, we’re doing our second trip: A music-themed journey to Nashville, Tennessee
Why Nashville?
What comes to mind when you think of Nashville?
Country music? Taylor Swift? Dolly Parton? Boozy bachelorette parties?
Those are all part of the rhythm, but there’s much more to the symphony.
Nashville is arguably the global center of music culture, production and innovation.
Not New York, not London, not LA. Nashville.
The legendary city is dotted with countless vibrant live music venues, recording studios, museums, festivals, and deluxe restaurants.
Its music scene is extremely diverse; ranging from rock & pop, to bluegrass & hip-hop. It’s also the home to a litany of music tech startups, as well as a great bourbon scene, and a booming real estate market.
The city’s unique blend of history, industry presence, and cultural diversity offers a fertile ground for exploring music investment ideas — and for forging lasting partnerships in the music industry and beyond.
Join an exclusive group of investors
This trip is designed for professionals. Alts trips are an eclectic mix of industry pros, local experts, and alpha-seeking investors.
It’s not just a party (though we’ll have plenty of fun). And it won’t be a large, crowded event (only 12 spots are available).
It’s an authentic IRL experience for those looking to understand how the music industry actually works. No BS, no blatant self-promotion, no fluff.
What you'll do
You’ll live like a rockstar for a week 🤘
This trip will strike a balance between live music experiences, fascinating speakers, and hands-on due diligence on music investment opportunities.
We’ll stay at the new W Hotel — a luxury property located in the heart of the Gulch, one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods.
With a modern, upscale vibe, the W is the perfect gathering place for adventurous people seeking an exciting Nashville experience. It pulses with the same creative energy that flows throughout this magnetic city.
In the mornings we’ll host legendary speakers over breakfast. In the afternoons we’ll tour recording studios, and go backstage at famous Cannery Hall — one of Nashville’s top venues.
In the evenings we’ll dine at mouth-watering steakhouses, do a a river boat cruise, sample the finest Kentucky Bourbons, and catch some live shows.
Meet your rockstar speakers
This event will bring together some of the sharpest minds at the intersection of music investing, culture, and Nashville.
Apply here and we’ll notify you notified when new speakers are added.
Scott is a prominent global music industry executive. As the founding CEO of JKBX, founder of The Orchard, and former executive at Warner Music, Scott is widely recognized for his pioneering work in digital music distribution
A Grammy-nominated music producer and 30+ year industry veteran, Cristy now heads up the Nashville office for Julien’s Auctions — the record-breaking auction house for Hollywood, rock ‘n roll, and music memorabilia.
Daniel is a Principal at Bernstein Private Wealth Management. Prior to Bernstein, Dan spent 10+ years as an entrepreneur and trusted advisor in the music industry, most recently as an executive artist manager at Roc Nation.
Jenn is the SVP of Rights & Royalties at BMG, one of the “Big Five” music co’s. With 18 years experience at record label royalty departments in Toronto and Nashville, she has vast experience in payments for record labels and music distributors.
Andrew is the Talent Buyer at historic Cannery Hall: one of Nashville’s top venues, having hosted artists from Adele to ZZ Top. Before that, Andrew was at True Grit Talent Agency, which was acquired by WME.
Madeleine is the founder and CEO of Free Market Music, a platform connecting sponsors to artists and fans. Fans enjoy a premium experience for free, engage with authentic branded content, and participate in worthy causes.
Sam is the founder of MySet, a platform enhancing the live music experience by letting fans interact with performers through digital song requests and tipping. The platform has been particularly successful in live music hubs like Nashville.
Brian is the founder of AcquireInvest.com — which provides sleek tools for optimizing management, operations & end-user experience for private and alternative investment funds. He is a long-time Alts community member and Nashville resident.
Adrian is is the founder of award-winning and multi-platinum music production company Anno Domini Nation, a global marketplace for buying & selling beats. He is the CEO of premier online music producer marketplace Modern Producers.
Music rights
Music rights are one of the most sought-after, and yet one of the least-understood alternative asset classes.
Owning song rights entitles you to royalties which are paid out each time the song is played or reproduced. Top investors buy directly from record companies, others through platforms like JKBX. But the entry bar is high, and getting access to the best deals is very difficult.
Nashville has a unique concentration of industry pros and royalties infrastructure, including legal and financial experts specializing in music law and rights transactions.
Our goal is to return from this trip with concrete, diligenced rights deals, which we can potentially invest in together through an Altea SPV.
Music startups
For music startups, Nashville is the place to be. You’ll hang out with founders from companies including:
- JKBX is a music investment platform that allows investors to own shares in royalties like they were stocks. Legendary founder and CEO Scott Cohen will be joining us.
- Pitch is a collaborative platform where musicians create, edit, and share their projects with a suite of advanced production tools.
- MySet empowers live musicians and DJs to accept paid song requests from the crowd. We’ll see the tech in action at a live show with founders Sam Miller and Logan Martin.
- Anno Domini Nation is a marketplace for buying & selling beats. The founder and CEO Adrian Boeckeler will be joining us for the week.
- Mozaic streamlines the music production process, including project management, rights administration, and payment tracking.
- Artiphon designs and manufactures innovative instruments that cater to the digital age.
Music memorabilia
Investing in music memorabilia is a potentially lucrative venture for collectors, investors, and fans.
Cristy Barber will be guiding us through the ecosystem. A grammy-nominated industry veteran, Cristy is now the VP of Pop Culture at Julien’s Auctions, and runs their shiny new Nashville office.
Julien’s has some incredible music memorabilia. Their May 2024 auction showcased dozens of stage played instruments, including a Prince guitar and a John Lennon guitar that sold for $2.8m.
Julien’s hosts special exhibitions and music memorabilia auctions. We’ll get up close and personal with some pieces destined for auction.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Johnny Cash Museum are great places to see unique collections — we’ll check them out as well.
Who else is joining?
This is a gathering of connected industry pros, local experts, and music-loving investors eager to learn & have fun.
You’ll meet successful producers, songwriters, emerging artists, music startup founders, auction house reps, venue owners and booking agents. Friendly folks happy to share their insights on the rapidly evolving music investing landscape.
Finally, you’ll meet fellow Alts community members who live in the area and are connected to Nashville’s music ecosystem.
Nashville real estate
The Nashville metropolitan area is among the fastest-growing regions in the US.
There are lots of good trends in multifam housing, hospitality, and industrial real estate. But for those navigating the Nashville real estate market, staying informed about these trends and being prepared to act quickly on opportunities is crucial.
We’ll meet with locals who own & operate short-term rental properties to discuss the STR market, and maybe explore some Tennessee farmland ideas.
Other activities
- Music Row: Walk Music Row, the heart of Nashville’s entertainment industry.
- Live performances: You can’t go to Nashville without seeing a live show or two.
- BBQ & bourbon: Nashville is known for its BBQ. And just a few hours from the Kentucky bourbon trail, Nashville has its share of high-quality bourbon distilleries.
- Record stores: The vinyl revival is in full swing here. We’ll hit the best spots.
- Entertainment: Evening river boat cruise, and possibly a golf outing at The Grove.
What it costs
This is your ticket to a music-themed investing trip of a lifetime.
The trip is all-inclusive — everything is covered except airfare.
Your price includes 4 nights of luxury hotel accommodations, all meals, drinks, transportation, events, and extras.
Just meet us in Nashville on Oct 21: We’ll take care of the rest.
INVESTOR TRIP TO NASHVILLE
DATES
Oct 21 - 25, 2024
AVAILABILITY
12 Spots
INCLUDES
4 nights hotel, all food & drinks, events, and ground transportation
$9,000
INVESTOR TRIP TO NASHVILLE
DATES
OCT 21 - 25, 2024
AVAILABILITY
12 SPOTS
INCLUDES
4 nights hotel, all food & drinks, events, and ground transportation
$9,000
Rules & FAQ’s
Do I need to be an Altea member to join?
How many people will be attending?
We are capping this event at 12 attendees. This is not meant to be a large party, but a small-to-medium-sized gathering of professionals. We’re optimizing for a quality experience.
How does the application process work?
There are no strangers on this trip, but trust is everything. So we personally vet all attendees.
If you’re interested, apply here. We’ll review and be in touch.
If approved, an upfront deposit of 25% is required.
How much does it cost?
The all-in cost for the trip is USD $9,000.
Does the price include flights?
No. The price includes everything except flights.
Your price includes 4 nights of luxury hotel accommodations, all meals, drinks, transportation, events, and extras. Flights are your responsibility.
Plan to arrive in Nashville on Monday, Oct 21, and depart on or before Friday Oct 25.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. You can pay in installments if you would like.
A 20% deposit ($1,800) is due immediately to hold your spot.
The remaining 80% must be received by August 31.
If you choose to pay in installments, the deposit is non-refundable. However, if for some reason you cannot join the trip, the deposited funds can be applied to a future trip.
What happens if I pay for the trip, but cannot attend?
If you have paid but cannot join the trip for some reason, the funds can be applied to a future trip.
Can I bring a friend/spouse?
Yes, absolutely.
In fact, if you bring someone along, we can give you both a discount. Let us know, we’d be happy to discuss!
Any other discounts available?
Alts.co investors who invested at least $10k in our most recent fundraise get a 50% discount on this trip.
Also, if you live in the Nashville area, we can reduce the ticket price if you don’t require a hotel room.
Finally, while this is a deluxe experience, we want to be mindful of special circumstances. If you’re awesome and we think you’d be a great fit for this trip, perhaps we can work something out. Let us know.
Can I expense this trip?
We’re not tax advisors and this is not tax advice, but yes, that’s the idea.
And we can certainly provide paperwork to help.
Do you have a satisfaction guarantee?
Yep. If you’re not happy with the trip, we’ll refund your money in full.
We’re willing to offer this because we are confident you’ll have the time of your life.
Begin your journey here
Apply here.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts and answering your questions.