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Tomás Mier
Music Journalist, Rolling Stone
Tomás Mier is a Staff Writer and music journalist at Rolling Stone, where he covers pop and Latin music and has profiled or interviewed artists such as Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Christina Aguilera, Chappell Roan, Fuerza Regida, Peso Pluma, and Omar Apollo. A Mexican American music journalist, he is recognized for spotlighting Latin voices shaping today’s global pop scene.
He is a frequent moderator at the Grammy Museum, hosting live interviews with musicians including Sabrina Carpenter, Ellie Goulding, Stromae, and Enrique Bunbury, and runs a music news and reviews TikTok channel with more than 140 K followers. Before Rolling Stone, he was a Digital Music Writer at People Magazine and contributed to Teen Vogue, the Los Angeles Times, and the San Jose Mercury News. Tomás holds a B.A. in Journalism and Contemporary Latino Studies from the University of Southern California.
At BRIDGE Summit, Tomás Mier will discuss how Latin music and digital media are transforming global pop culture, sharing how emerging artists and new platforms are reshaping what it means to tell music stories worldwide.
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Tomás Mierat BRIDGE
- Music Fireside 8 December 5:05 - 5:20PM
Bridging Cultures Through K-Pop
As President of HYBE x Geffen, Mitra Darab is leading one of the most ambitious cultural collaborations in modern music—bringing the precision and innovation of K-pop to a global audience. In this spotlight conversation, she reflects on her journey from working with icons like Madonna and Tom Petty to building HYBE America, where artistry meets global strategy. Through her lens, we explore how the HYBE model—rooted in creativity, discipline, and community—is redefining what it means to launch and sustain worldwide superstars.
Forum Stage - Music Panel 9 December 3:55 - 4:15PM
Own Your Audience and Rewrite the Rules
Grammy-winning artist Wyclef Jean and creator-economy pioneer Jaeson Ma break down how artists can finally take control in a system that hasn’t kept up. They’ll talk frankly about the broken economics of streaming, why the future belongs to those who own their fan relationships, and the tools that put creators back in charge of monetization and community.
Explore by Instagram - Music Panel 9 December 4:40 - 5:05PM
The Future Sounds Like This
Behind every breakout artist, songwriter, and producer is a blueprint. In this session, music executives break down what it really takes to go from zero to a million streams. From storytelling and distribution to publishing, touring, and fan discovery, they share the playbook for scaling talent and building sustainable careers in today’s attention economy.
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- Music Fireside 10 December 10:50 - 11:05AM
Building the Future of Artist Independence
After two decades producing some of the biggest pop hits from Sabrina Carpenter to Teddy Swims and One-Direction, Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Julian Bunetta has witnessed both the magic and the business pressures behind the music industry’s biggest Artists. In this intimate fireside conversation, he shares how those experiences inspired him to launch Notebook, a private space where artists can connect directly with their superfans, own their creative journey, and build lasting, independent careers.
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What They Say About BRIDGE
“One BRIDGE to unite them all. BRIDGE Summit looks to become the largest cross-sector media event in the world.”
“A gateway for knowledge exchange.”
“A summit to BRIDGE the gaps in the global media ecosystem.”
“We are proud to take part in the inaugural edition of BRIDGE Summit.”
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