Tomas Cookman: Last News

The annual Latin Alternative Music Conference will live in a virtual space this year pledging to offer online panels, workshops, showcases and networking opportunities, free of charge.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on the music industry with canceled shows, tours and festivals around the world leaving musicians and executives navigating a global health crisis with no point of reference.The latest episode of Billboard's El Factor Latino podcast explores the potential impacts of the coronavirus on the world of Latin music, from consumer and industry perspectives.For this episode, Billboard editor Leila Cobo speaks with Tomas Cookman, founder of Industria Works; Henry Cárdenas, founder of CMN; and Mayna Nevarez, founder of Nevarez Communications, each dealing with challenges in their own way."We didn't see this coming," Cárdenas says.

Carla Morrison, Kany García, Ana Tijoux and Guaynaa.LAMC's Talks with Billboard Latin will feature Leila Cobo's can't-miss fireside chats with Walter Kolm and ChocQuibTown's Gloria "Goyo" Martínez.'Artists like Mala Rodriguez, Thee Sinseers, Gaby Moreno and Lido Pimienta will perform on June 9 as part of peermusic's showcase.Francisca Valenzuela, Tatiana Hazel, Los Caligaris, among others are also set to perform during the LAMC. On closing night, LAMC will celebrate Pride month with performances by Kany García, Mabiland, Circo and Javiera Mena."Providing a forum to discuss the issues we face and the potential solutions that lie ahead is key as we look towards the future," LAMC founder Tomas Cookman said in a previous statement.