Events

Online workshops from Google, You Tube, Havas etc for YP in the Camden borough to develop digital and content skills.

In celebration of National Poetry Day, we’re releasing some special 2020 VISION teaser content partnership with @scriberian and @troycabida.
https://www.2020visiontrail.co.uk/

Theme: The Music Industry Forecast – 2021 & beyond
Speakers: Sean Goulding, Negla Abdela, Kofi Kyei

Sean Goulding is a senior music agent for leading global talent and entertainment company UTA. A native New Yorker, he’s based in London and represents a diverse roster of international superstars across the musical spectrum, including artists such as Post Malone, Chance the Rapper, Che Lingo, Princess Nokia, and many more.

Negla Abdela is the General Manager at the Ministry of Sound overseeing the day-to-day running of the label. She’s helped to deliver multi-platinum selling single campaigns for Sigala, SAINt JHN, and Marshmello and chart-topping albums and singles for London Grammar, Doja Cat, and more.

Kofi Kyei: Kofi Kyei is a DJ, Artist Manager, and Award-winning Head of Marketing at MOVES Recordings, is an Afrobeats & UK Rap Tastemaker. Kyei has been a key champion of African-influenced music, putting together iconic underground events across the European diaspora – booking artists such as WizKid, Burna Boy, and more.

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Theme: Remote Working as an opportunity to grow and network

Guests: Hide Whone (Theory Management), Clare Wright (We Are Big Dipper), Two Inch Punch, Ali Raymond (Beatnik Creative)

Hide has been in music management for over ten years, first starting out at Riverman Management representing the likes of Placebo, Wild Beasts and Deaf Havana before setting up his own management company with partner Ant Crook, Theory Management.

Clare Wright is an artist manager based in London. She currently looks after Icelandic artist JFDR, Irish artist Æ MAK and British artists Eliza Shaddad and Esya and also is general manager at Sigur Rós record label, Krunk.

Alistair (Ali) Raymond is the founder of Beatnik Creative, a boutique artist management company and record label. In 2021 he was named ‘Breakthrough Manager of the Year’ and has been working within the music industry for over 13 years. His Clients include Arlo Parks and Miso Extra. He is based in London.

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Theme: CV Workshop and Interview Tips for 2021 and beyond

Guests: Silvia Gargiulo (BIY People & Talent), Ray Pope, Kay Thomas (Awal)

Silvia Gargiulo is the Founder of BIY People & Talent and has worked in HR, Recruitment & People Development focused roles right across music and media for 20 years.

Ray Pope a music graduate from the University of Leeds, Ray has headed recruitment for Universal Music UK since 2015. Her primary focus is sourcing exceptional talent and providing opportunities to candidates from all walks of life.

Kay Thomas has over 7 years of experience in visual arts, artist marketing and distribution. Having an extensive creative and marketing network, Kay has worked on a number of successful music projects, including Snoh’s Aalegra, a UK number 1 album in April 2020 and Little Simz GREY Area album.

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Theme: Sustaining a career and self-care

Guests: Breyner Baptista, Sian Rowe

Breyner Baptista is a Campaign Strategist at Blackstar Agency where he project manages and oversees campaigns for artists and labels.

Sian Rowe is a creative projects manager working with artists to bring their vision and stories to life. Now Senior Creative & Marketing Manager at new Universal label 0207 Def Jam, Sian spent 10 years at XL Recordings and Young Turks Recordings working on campaigns for artists including FKA twigs, Sampha, Jamie xx, Nines, King Krule, Kamasi Washington, and Frank Ocean.

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