January 24th | New York, NY
On January 24th, we hosted "An Evening With Songtrust" at our New York offices, an exclusive networking event and artist showcase. It was a great opportunity for Songtrust artists to connect with industry professionals and mingle with our team. Guests enjoyed intimate acoustic performances, snacks, and beverages throughout the evening. Big thanks to everyone who came out!
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Olivia Reid is a NYC-based artist known for soulful vocals and a blend of indie acoustics and electronic pop. She’s collaborated with artists like Kidswaste and Jae Luna, and opened for acts such as Slenderbodies. Reid also hosts the Song Start podcast with stars like Sam Smith.
Her EPs Earth Water (2021) and TO BE NAMED BY THE PEOPLE (2023) showcase her emotional depth and innovative sound. In 2025, she’s working on a folk-inspired EP influenced by her time in Poland.
Seramic is a British musician known for his genre-blending style that fuses soul, R&B, and electronic elements. With a knack for intricate production and emotive songwriting, his music creates a unique, immersive experience. Seramic has garnered attention with tracks like “The Calling” and “Start Again,” drawing praise for his captivating sound and distinctive voice.
His work has resonated with a global audience, and he’s performed alongside acts such as Florence + The Machine and supported artistically rich projects in film and television.
Yancy Abríl is a Dominican-American musician known for her dynamic blend of jazz, soul, and Latin influences. Growing up in Washington Heights, she developed a passion for music early on, performing from the age of 10. Yancy went on to study jazz at the New School and SUNY Purchase, where she graduated as an Ella Fitzgerald scholar. She has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and was a top 8 finalist on The Voice Dominicana. Her most recent release is a captivating cover of Back to Black, showcasing her unique style and vocal prowess
Songtrust NY HQ - 155 Avenue of Americas, Floor 15, NY, NY 10013
5:30PM
Brief opening words by event host and introduce our first artist performance of the evening.
5:30 - 6:30PM
Enjoy a few acoustic performances by Songtrust clients Olivia Reid, Yancy Abril and Seramic. Sets will run 10-15 minutes and stagger throughout event so you can mingle and top up your beverage before the next performance!
6:45PM
Final call for drinks and grab contact information from all the meaningful connections you made.
7:00PM
Thanks for coming -- don't forget to grab your event gift!
LIVE OUT L!VE is a boutique touring & booking agency, and the Live Out L!ve Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to encouraging marginalized teens and young adults to pursue careers in live music entertainment. The organization exists to open more doors for future leaders in the music industry and instill confidence through mentorship, events, seminars, and more. Live Out L!ve provides consultancy services for artists, brands, and companies. Their team is skilled in project management, marketing, finance, and creating live music experiences with established and emerging artists. LIVE OUT L!VE is forging the path to bring better representation to the music industry while helping others discover their passion and purpose.
Hive is a gaming organization, built at the intersection of competitive games, entertainment, and streetwear lifestyle. Rooted in gaming and culture, Hive reimagines traditional entertainment for the next generation.
Founded in 2018 by family and a group of friends on the internet, Hive was created for gamers by gamers.
Today, Hive continues to bridge the gap between the gaming and entertainment industries with its fanbase through content creation and competing globally in the high-level professional tier in esports and community events.
The PressPlay Agency is a one-stop-shop for bubbling artists to connect with the tools, people, and process they need to successfully create, market, and position their music - and ultimately build a thriving business around their craft. Quickly graduating from a grassroots, one-woman-show into a professional creative branding agency and genuine tastemaker at the forefront of culture.
The PressPlay Agency was founded in 2016 by powerhouse-in-the-making, Jocelyn A Rivera. PressPlay has managed to create an ecosystem of well over 5,000 creatives - in every lane and at every level - through brand consultation, intimate creative sessions, showcases and mixers, and industry panels with top professionals. Jocelyn and The PressPlay Agency have achieved demonstrable success and proven that their finger is on the pulse of culture like few others. The rapid rise of a young artist like Sheff G, the cosign of a mainstream artist like Don Q, and the bona fide stardom of world champion boxer Gervonta Davis are testaments to the reach and rock-solidness of this camp. Not only are they attracting top local and national talents, but big name brands are beginning to take note.
PressPlay boasts partnerships with names like Beats1, Roc Nation Planes, Live Nation, D’USSÉ, and Nike - and has received placements, record deals, and creative collaborations with top record labels including Def Jam, Roc Nation, Atlantic Records, Cinematic Music Group, and Invite Only.
With our unique experience, strong network, and top-notch team of creatives and professionals - PressPlay is perfectly positioned at the forefront of industry, independents, and culture to take your brand to the next level.
Songtrust, a Downtown company, is the most accessible music publishing administration platform in the industry for music creators and businesses at all stages of their careers.
Songtrust administers over 4 million songs from over 445,000 songwriters, businesses, and rights holders worldwide. We monitor, register, and collect publishing royalties from 65 global pay sources, providing access to the majority of the world's music market in over 240 countries and territories on behalf of our clients. Songtrust's mission is to build a better music business by educating and empowering music creators to manage their royalties directly without giving up any of their rights.
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