Industry experts ready to help elevate your music career

Alex is a former analyst turned marketeer. Having honed is craft at a Times Top 10 start-up where he worked as an analyst informing sales and marketing strategies, Alex then transitioned to the music industry where he worked at Universal Music as a Global Analyst.

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Alison is an experienced artist manager and marketing strategist who's delivered multiple UK Top 10 albums for acts like You Me At Six, Nina Nesbitt, and Peter Doherty across both major and independent campaigns. Through her consultancy Project Allies, she combines over a decade of hands-on management and label marketing experience to help artists build and execute winning release strategies in today's market.

8-year industry veteran with major and independent label experience, now specializing in streaming optimization, creative marketing, and artist development with a focus on artist wellbeing and empowering musicians to authentically tell their unique stories.

25-year industry veteran and co-founder of Karousel Music who specializes in career building through rights/income optimization and strategic team assembly, combining former artist experience with deep industry connections from running London's longest-running showcase series.

10+ years across Artist Management, Label Services, Merch & Live Events with credits including Royal Blood, Sir Tom Jones, Kae Tempest, and Flux Pavilion, delivering strategic career development from early stages through worldwide tours.

A wealth of experience in both local and international music industry activities from working in a wide range of areas including management, music consultancy, record labels, distribution, publishing, sync, live, brand partnerships and marketing.

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Artist manager for TEDNER, Zola Blood, FJ Law, and AIYANA specializing in Electronic/Pop/Rock, with 15+ years spanning concert promotion, touring, ticketing, D2C, sync, publishing, and venue management - offering comprehensive industry knowledge across all revenue streams.

Deb is an artist marketing strategist with 15+ years delivering global campaigns for artists like Stromae and Låpsley, with experience at major labels including Interscope/Geffen/A&M. Through Happy Home Music, she creates custom roadmaps connecting artist vision to commercial results across DSPs, touring, sync, and partnerships—perfect for artists wanting culture-driven strategy that actually converts.

Deborah Smith has 13+ years of music industry experience, including building publishing brands from scratch and securing sync deals with Apple, Netflix, and Hulu as Director of Publishing at Horus Music. She specializes in turning complex music publishing into clear opportunities - from rights management and sync licensing to breaking into international markets. Working independently now, she combines proven business strategy with hands-on creative experience to help artists and their projects reach global audiences and generate real revenue.

Producer, artist manager, and label founder who helped artists like Jealous of the Birds and VERA secure major label deals with Atlantic Records and Parlophone, generating nearly 50 million Spotify streams, now mentoring early-career artists through the creative and business realities of building sustainable music careers.

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Veteran manager with international careers spanning David Bowie, George Michael, Thin Lizzy, Beth Orton, and The Waterboys, offering A&R, artist, producer, and studio management expertise to guide early-stage artists, self-managing acts, and emerging managers through both major label and independent pathways.

MOBO award-winning Hip-Hop artist with 20+ years of self-managed independent success, offering production, songwriting, and performance expertise to help artists navigate the global Hip-Hop scene while maintaining creative and business control.

Independent manager specializing in early-career artist development who also runs music discovery platform DNü, combining authentic storytelling expertise with strategic marketing rollouts and DSP pitching to connect emerging artists with new listeners.

Grace is a Label Manager at global distributor IDOL who specializes in helping independent artists design release campaigns, grow audiences, and market their music effectively using data-driven strategies. Her background in venue programming, artist liaison, and tour management gives her real-world insight into artist challenges, making her ideal for musicians who want empathetic guidance combined with practical, informed decision-making support.

Helena is a seasoned artist manager with 10+ years experience who has secured major label deals, launched artist-owned labels, and managed successful acts like Rizzle Kicks and Toddla T across radio, recording, and live sectors. She specializes in creating strategic roadmaps for hardworking artists ready to scale their careers through both traditional and innovative industry approaches.

Former artist with 2 top 40 singles who founded boutique management company 67 Artists, representing writers/producers with hundreds of millions of streams and credits on records with David Guetta, Joel Corry, Bryson Tiller, Ashnikko, and other A-list artists across UK and Nordic markets.

John Brogan has over 20 years of radio plugging experience, securing airplay on major UK stations like Radio 1, Kiss, and Capital for artists ranging from Skepta to Lizzy McAlpine, with 40+ campaigns reaching Silver, Gold, or Platinum status. His background spans the full music industry ecosystem - from artist management to A&R to label operations - making him ideal for artists who want comprehensive career strategy alongside radio expertise.

John Cullen is a music lawyer and founder of Amongst Others, specialising in accessible legal guidance for emerging artists at crucial career stages. With an artist-first approach, he helps musicians navigate complex industry deals and avoid costly pitfalls through flexible, affordable consultation that prioritises long-term career protection over short-term legal fees.

Jon Frode Bosaen is the founder of Regent Street Records & Management, specializing in connecting UK and Scandinavian music markets through strategic artist development, release planning, and cross-territory opportunities. As a certified coach with 15+ years of business experience, he combines traditional management expertise with personality assessment tools to create tailored career strategies for ambitious artists aged 25 and above.

Jon Chapman is a seasoned A&R and publishing executive with 30+ years across major labels (EMI, Virgin, Universal) where he signed and developed globally recognised acts including Daft Punk, Placebo, and Stereophonics.As an artist manager, he's secured chart success and major festival slots for acts like Sea Girls while building strategic publishing deals and direct-to-consumer campaigns.His approach combines A&R instinct with data analytics, backed by deep industry connections across legal, management, and label networks to build sustainable long-term artist careers.

10+ years A&R and artist development executive at major labels including Polydor and Island Records, with credits on projects featuring Ellie Goulding, Jax Jones, Blanco, and major soundtracks including Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Black Panther.

Decade-long veteran who built Platoon as Head of Music, overseeing artist signings and campaigns; now running female-founded label services company goodtwin, specialising in how to release music as an emerging artist, with a focus on strategy, branding, marketing and building real fans. Lucie also writes a regular Substack tailored to emerging artists.

With over 20 years breaking global hits — from Grammy winners to billion-view viral sensations — I help artists cut through the noise with honest, practical guidance that turns promising records into chart-topping careers.

British-Spanish indie-pop artist who built an independent career earning BBC Radio 1/6 Music airplay, touring internationally supporting Stereophonics, and playing Glastonbury, now offering real-world mentorship on DIY release strategies, audience building, and managing all aspects of an artist business.

Over 30 years experience running record labels of all sizes from Start Ups to BMG UK frontline. Voted on to the BPI Counsel representing the Independent sector. Specialist in campaign management and marketing, how to self-release or work with an indie label. Pat works across UK and International campaigns.

Phil Loutsis is a seasoned music exec who’s helped thousands of artists grow their careers, cut through noise, and unlock real opportunities without giving up their rights. Book a focused, no-fluff session to get clarity on your next move—whether it’s release planning, team building, or turning momentum into long-term success.

35+ years managing platinum-selling artists including The Levellers (Glastonbury headliners), Grammy winner Aqualung, and Mercury Prize nominees, combined with industry leadership as former Vice Chair of Music Managers' Forum and co-founder of The Great Escape Festival.

Joshua 'Satch' Satchell is a published songwriter with cuts across Eurovision, Hip-Hop, Pop, and Country, working with breakthrough acts to Grammy winners while performing at festivals like Glastonbury. As co-chair of The Ivors LGBTQIA+ Council and university-level songcraft lecturer, he specializes in helping artists craft authentic, vulnerable stories that break through industry barriers.

Sam Campbell has 30+ years at labels like BMG and Mute, breaking down complex contracts and publishing deals into jargon-free language artists actually understand. She believes in no gatekeeping—helping you navigate deals, sync licensing, and royalties so you know exactly what you're signing without the industry BS.

4-year music marketing strategist with agency experience leading release campaigns, social content, and branding strategies for both independent and label-signed artists, specializing in building authentic fan connections through strategic audience development.

A veteran manager and former MMF Chairman who has guided multiple BRIT / Grammy-winning producers to hundreds of Gold and Platinum certifications. He's managed Gang of Four, Heaven 17, The Magic Numbers and producers Rick Nowels (Lana Del Rey) and Tony Visconti (David Bowie) and many more. He launched India’s biggest indie music festival, founded Brits Week and has two decades of global collaborations as a director of Damon Albarn’s Africa Express project.

Stephen combines hands-on artist development with deep industry connections across management, live events and global markets.

Tom Burris brings 15+ years of chart-proven digital marketing expertise from roles at Prime Element and ie:music, having driven major successes for artists like Robbie Williams and Lily Allen while developing emerging acts like Kid Kapichi from grassroots to Top 40 and Universal deals. Through Zephyr, he delivers data-driven streaming optimization and direct-to-consumer strategies that give independent artists major-label-level competitive power.

Nearly 20 years of experience in music on sync with trailers &advertising. Highlights include trailers for Game of Thrones and No Time to Die. Now focused on helping artists and composers build sustainable careers in the sync industry, combining industry expertise with a passion for connecting music to powerful storytelling opportunities.

Umong Shah brings 16+ years of music industry experience managing international talent and building global connections as founder of Fortitude Music and Conference Director at Future Echoes (Sweden). He specializes in artist development, rebranding, and international touring, while leading Future Songs songwriting camps that connect writers and producers worldwide. His extensive network includes partnerships with AEG Presents and Golden Melody Awards, making him ideal for artists seeking global opportunities and cross-cultural industry connections.

Victoria specializes in helping artists define their core identity and craft authentic narratives—the essential foundation for any successful brand development. With over a decade of experience in artist management, label services, and PR across major projects including Fontaines D.C. and Jade Thirlwall's BRIT Award performance, she provides the expert guidance artists need to get clear on their story and positioning.

15+ years of major and indie label experience, most recently leading Artist Development at AWAL, specializing in digital marketing, branding, and release strategy to build sustainable careers for both emerging and established artists.