Welcome to a retrospective journey to the music industry’s thrilling past. Today, we’re taking you to December 7, 2019, where Variety celebrated the movers and shakers of that year in their exclusive, invitation-only event, Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch. This prestigious event was a homage to the , writers, producers, publishers, managers, and executives who contributed to the top 25 most consumed songs of that year. With an astounding list of attendees and honorees, including Billie Eilish, BTS, Kacey Musgraves, and Megan Thee Stallion, let’s dive into this memorable celebration that sought to recognize and honor the individuals behind the music that defined 2019.
Notable Honorees, Presenters, and Attendees
Notable honorees, presenters and attendees included: Billie Eilish, BTS, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, Ellie Goulding, Finneas, Tyga, Urban radio sensation Megan Thee Stallion, Julia Michaels, Swae Lee, Ryan Tedder, YG, Louis Bell, Jody Gerson (Universal Music Publishing Group), Jason Owen (Sandbox Entertainment), Wendy Goldstein (Republic Records), Jozzy, Sam Hollander, Ali Tamposi, Mike Dean, Dre London, Stargate, Ron Perry, Ali Tamposi, Tunji Balogun, Ayelet Schiffman, Mike Caren, Gee Roberson, Adam Leber, Brandon Creed, Kevin Beisler, Shawn Holiday, ILYA, Dana Sano, Ricky Reed, Chris Booker (Host) and Jennifer Breithaupt (Citi).
Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch: A Celebration of Music
On December 7, 2019, Variety recognized the 2019 Variety Hitmakers issue honorees at an invitation-only celebratory event called Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch sponsored by Citi at Soho House West Hollywood. Celebrating the year in music, the Hitmakers issue recognizes the ” target=”_blank”>, writers, producers, publishers, managers and executives who helped make — and break — the 25 most consumed songs of the year. In the 3rd annual celebration, Variety’s editors selected Billie Eilish as Hitmaker of the Year, who graces the cover of the current issue.
Special Awards and Initiatives
Citi’s Global Consumer CMO, Jennifer Breithaupt, also presented acclaimed singer and songwriter Julia Michaels with the special Voice of Impact – honoring her varied contributions towards supporting gender equality in the music business throughout her career. In 2019, in partnership with the Association of National Advertisers, Citi launched an initiative called #SeeHerHearHer as a call for brands and marketers to join in the effort of advancing gender equality in music.
Variety’s 2019 Hitmakers Honorees
(Detailed list of the honorees)
Event Details
WHEN: December 7, 2019; 11am-2pmWHERE: Soho House West Hollywood
That’s a wrap on our look at the 2019 Variety Hitmakers Brunch. Stay tuned for more music industry retrospectives and updates. #MusicHistory #VarietyHitmakers #MusicIndustry #MusicEvents #RetroMusic
