This interactive workshop at Making Vinyl Europe, September 24-26, 2025, brings together diverse voices, including yours, to explore the challenges and potential of physical music formats in the context of sustainability. Through a mix of systems thinking, creative dialogue, and hands-on prototyping, participants will explore new possibilities for the future of physical music.
We begin by setting the stage with a brief introduction to the purpose, structure, and key concepts such as design and systems thinking. Participants will then engage in an exercise to surface what’s currently working – and what’s broken – within the physical music ecosystem. By identifying tensions and leverage points, we create a shared understanding of systemic challenges.
The session deepens through small-group conversations grounded in sharing insights and exploring the role physical music could play in a sustainable future. A guided reflection invites participants to express their visions for the future through visual or verbal storytelling.
In the prototyping phase, teams will collaboratively develop sketches and ideas for changes to current physical music products, new products and connected business models, and share them back with the group for feedback and inspiration.
We close by collecting key insights and inviting participants to continue the conversation and collaboration beyond the workshop.
Wednesday September 24th, 3:00pm-5:00pm @ Van Beinum Zaal @ PHIL
Moderated by: Tom Moran, Colt Technology Services
About Making Vinyl: Founded in 2017, Making Vinyl (https://makingvinyl.com) is the premier event dedicated to the vinyl record industry. The events feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and presentations from influential voices in the music industry. Attendees will learn about the latest trends and technologies in record manufacturing, distribution, album packaging and sustainable materials. It is also an opportunity to network with peers, explore the latest vinyl innovations and discover new ways to grow your business. Whether you are an experienced industry veteran or new to the vinyl scene, our events offer valuable insights and opportunities. Together we make vinyl. From tackling supply chain issues, understanding demand dynamics, adopting environmental best practice and overcoming challenges such as street date shuffle and postal paralysis, we are working together to solve the industry’s current problems. www.makingvinyl.com
Contact: Bryan Ekus, [email protected] Tel: +1 407 7331901
About Studio Krause:
Studio Krause GmbH & Co. KG is organizing partner for Making Vinyl Europe, the premier business conference for the vinyl industry, encompassing manufacturing, distribution, and culture. Since 2019, we’ve been closely collaborating with Making Vinyl (US) to bring this event to Europe. Following successful events in Berlin, Offenbach (Germany), and Haarlem (Netherlands), we’re excited to once again contribute to the 2024 Conference in Haarlem. Studio Krause – Your agency for sustainable communication, marketing strategies, and public relations across all business tiers.
Contact: Andrej Krause, [email protected] Tel: +49 172 8332225, www.studiokrause.eu
