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# Focus your efforts at the start of 2022 with predictions from 9 music industry insiders
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/focus-your-efforts-at-the-start-of-2022-with-predictions-from-9-music-industry-insiders/
- Published: 2022-01-03T16:18:01.000Z
- Updated: 2022-01-03T16:18:03.000Z
- Description: Confused by headlines about the metaverse, music NFTs, vinyl shortages inadequate streaming income and more? You’re not alone, so we asked 9 smart music industry insiders what topics and changes. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2022/01/focus-your-efforts-at-the-start-of-2022-with-p
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Music Tech, Streaming, 2022 predictions, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:48

Confused by headlines about the metaverse, music NFTs, vinyl shortages inadequate streaming income and more? You’re not alone, so we asked 9 smart music industry insiders what topics and changes they were focused on as we begin 2022.

![Thought leader in music industry, wearing a beanie and black t-shirt, posed against vibrant pink and blue background for Hypebot feature.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/3a/95/3a957c06-c825-4057-9939-0a274cc16d23/content/images/spcdn-shortpixel-ai/spio/ret_img-q_cdnize/sp-ao-shortpixel-ai/client/to_webp-q_lossy-ret_img-w_200/www-hypebot-com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/jay-gilbert-e1639503685218.jpg)

Jay Gilbert

- [Jay Gilbert](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-jay-gilbert-shares-his-music-industry-predictions/): *“Artists will continue to find audience growth success outside of the traditional label ecosystem.”* [(more](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-jay-gilbert-shares-his-music-industry-predictions/))
- **[Mark Mulligan and the team at MIDiA](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-midia-shares-predications-for-the-year-of-the-creator/)**: *“From social video, through to game streamers and independent artists, 2022 will be the year of the creator.”* ([more](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-midia-shares-predications-for-the-year-of-the-creator/))
- **[Ariel Hyatt](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-ariel-hyatt-shares-how-to-improve-you-musical-journey-this-year/):** *“Work on your mindset. Put simply this is a collection of beliefs that make up your mental attitude and filter how you see the world.*” ([more](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-ariel-hyatt-shares-how-to-improve-you-musical-journey-this-year/))
- **[Jesse Kirshbaum](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-jesse-kirshbaum-shares-2-music-industry-predictions/)**: *“2022 will shatter the record for most events and shows designed with a hybrid mentality.”* ([more](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-jesse-kirshbaum-shares-2-music-industry-predictions/))
- **[David Deal](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-david-deal-shares-his-music-industry-predictions/)**: *“In 2022, the metaverse will become an economic force to be reckoned with.”* ([more](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-david-deal-shares-his-music-industry-predictions/))
- **[Bobby Borg & Michael Eames](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-bobby-borg-michael-eames-share-their-music-industry-predictions/)**: *“The business of synchronization (licensing in film, TV), will continue to rebound after its decrease during COVID-19.”* ([more](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-bobby-borg-michael-eames-share-their-music-industry-predictions/))
- **[Tony van Veen](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-6-predictions-from-tony-van-veen-ceo-of-disc-makers/)**: *“Frustrated with vinyl, the industry turns to the CD as the next physical media format.”* ([more](https://www.hypebot.com/what-to-expect-in-2022-6-predictions-from-tony-van-veen-ceo-of-disc-makers/))

**Bruce Houghton* is Founder and Editor of [Hypebot](https://www.hypebot.com/) and [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and serves as a Senior Advisor to [Bandsintown](https://www.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com) which acquired both publications in 2019\. He is the Founder and President of the[ Skyline Artists Agency](https://skylineonline.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and a professor for the [Berklee College Of Music](https://online.berklee.edu/courses/touring-101?ref=hypebot.com).*