At the centre of the practice-oriented article is a draft for mapping the blockchain concept to the music industry, which is based on statements from an interview study. Blockchain architectures can strengthen the attractiveness and position of collecting societies. However, a successful introduction of these technologies requires a detailed assessment of blockchain, a needs analysis of the music industry and, above all, a solution to the metadata problem. Integrating the new concept requires coordination and communication in the form of collaborative approaches based on transition management principles.

Blockchain has the potential to trigger disruptive processes. If Blockchain is used in the music industry, a framework must be defined to prevent potential damage. A collaborative approach, agile methods and transition management are identified and proposed as tools for successfully shaping the effects of the disrupted processes. Transition management in particular is recommended as an approach for research. The article applies blockchain concepts to areas of the music industry using examples.