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Adam Ghidouche (Liverpool Philharmonic)

Adam is Programme Manager at Liverpool Philharmonic, overseeing 300+ shows annually in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (1600 cap) and the Music...

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Adam Lewis (Planetary Group, USA)

Adam Lewis heads Planetary Group, an artist development firm based in Los Angeles that focuses on helping new and upcoming...

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Adam Young (The Assembly Room (North Wales))

Booker and Events Manager at The Assembly Room in Ruthin, North Wales. Originating from Leeds, with over two decades in...

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Ai, Jing (A.J) (Haze Sounds, China)

Joining the industry back in 2006, I have been working as a promoter for about 15 years. Over the years...

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Al Sundvall (Aery, Sweden)

Originally from Lancashire, UK and now based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Al has worked in independent music for over 20 years....

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Alan Humphreys (Platfform, Wales Millennium Centre)

Alan Humphreys is a Producer in the Creative Learning team at Platfform at the Wales Millennium Centre. His role includes...

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Alan Morrison (Creative Scotland)

As Head of Music at Creative Scotland since 2016, Alan leads the team that provides funding for all genres of...

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Allegra Swanson (Music Nova Scotia)

Allegra Swanson has a passion for the music industry and nearly two decades of experience in the non-profit arts sector....

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Aly Gillani (Bandcamp)

Aly Gillani is the Artists & Labels Lead for Bandcamp, an online record store and music community where passionate fans...

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Aly Jamal (Creative Wales)

Music Sector Development Creative Wales

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Amanda Evans (Wrecsam2029 UK City of Culture Bid)

Amanda has held several roles within Wrexham Council since 2001, all in relation to the visitor economy and business relations....

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Amy West (Lle Hapus)

Co-director of Lle Hapus and trustee of Wrexham Clothing Exchange, I’m passionate about community-led initiatives that promote creativity, sustainability, and...

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Anastasia Connor (Noise Unit PR)

Anastasia founded Noise Unit PR in 2019, after nearly a decade in the music world. She began her journey writing...

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Andrew Gordon (SLUSH)

Andrew runs SLUSH, promoting live music in Wales. SLUSH is a community interest company with a focus on emerging artists...

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Andrew Lansley (Attitude Is Everything)

Andrew works for Attitude is Everything, as a researcher for Music Futures, and as a consultant in access and innovation...

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Andy Bailey (Québec Goverment Office in London)

Cultural attaché responsible for music. Opened in 1962, the Québec Government Office in London supports the market development of artists...

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Andy Harrison (5000 Ltd)

An Artist Manger, Andy’s career started in Scotland in 1990, DJing and running raves. He began managing Artists and small...

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Andy Jones (FOCUS Wales)

Andy Jones is a co-founder and Head of Music at FOCUS Wales. Andy has worked within the music industry for...

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Angie Rance (Earth Agency)

Angie is a Music Agent at Earth Agency (London, UK), working internationally to grow and creatively strategise the live careers...

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Ani Glass (Ani Glass)

Ani Glass is the persona of Cardiff-based electronic pop musician, producer and artist, Ani Saunders. Glass sings in her native...

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Anita Richelli (brighter agency, Germany)

Anita Richelli is a booking agent and concert promoter based in Berlin, where she started her own company, brighter agency....

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Annabelle Day (ITB Agency)

Assistant at ITB. Agent for 2charm, Afternoon Bike Ride, Harry Strange & Gia Ford.

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Annemarie Reisinger-Treiber (Parramatta)

Annemarie Reisinger-Treiber has been romping around the Austrian music scene for nearly 20 years. After studying journalism and communications at...

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Antonia Lines (LIVE Trust)

Antonia is Senior Programmes Manager at LIVE Trust and has held senior posts within music charity operations & programming. They...

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Antonia Sulley (Scruff of the Neck)

Originally from Wrexham but now living and working in Manchester, Antonia is the label manager of award-winning independent record label...

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Antwn Owen-Hicks (Trac Cymru)

I’m an Arts project manager with 28 years’ experience in arts development, project management and grant funding schemes. I was...

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Audrey Gray (BLACMEX)

Co founder of BLACMEX, the UK’s first Black Music Export Office, Audrey’s is a multi-faceted, industry professional worked on various...

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Bablu Shikdar (Independent Presenter, Speaker & Curator)

Bablu Shikdar is one of Wales’ most dynamic voices in music, culture, community and entertainment. Awarded Presenter of the Year...

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Ben Ling (CNM France)

Ben is an international music professional (British, working for the French, living in Berlin, definitely not a spy), with 15...

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Ben Ryles (DHP Family)

Ben has been working in live music for the independent national promoter DHP Family for almost two decades. He is...

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Benjamin Street (Wild Paths Festival, England)

Ben is the Founder & Director of Wild Paths, an award winning events team that organises and programmes a number...

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Bernadette O’Malley (The Assembly Room Ruthin)

Operations Director of Ruthin Artisan Markets CIC, setting up new venue in Ruthin

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Bernardo Queiros (BQ Consulting)

Bernardo runs his consultancy business out of London, UK, working at the crossroads of the music industry and wider cultural...

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Bethan Elfyn (BBC Wales – Horizons/Gorwelion)

BBC Project Manager, Presenter, Producer at Horizons/Gorwelion and BBC Radio Wales

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Bianca Boudreau (Bonsound, Canada)

Bianca works in the management department at Bonsound, a Montreal-based music company that offers a full range of professional and...

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Brandon Wright (Twenty Music Roots)

Brandon is a Director and Agent at Twenty Music Roots, one of the UK’s fastest-growing music service companies. The company...

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Branwen Dickson (Wales Arts International)

International Development Officer for Wales Arts International (WAI), Arts Council of Wales. Branwen works across grant funding including WAI’s International...

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Bryan Power (Victory Pool, Canada)

Bryan Power is an artist manager, label rep, and co-founder of Victory Pool, an artist-forward music company based in Toronto....

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Cal Cashin (Loud and Quiet Magazine)

Writing about experimental rock, jazz, and folk, Cal Cashin is a writer whose regular bylines include The Quietus, Clash, Loud...

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Callai Watson (Wide Events CIC, Scotland)

Callai Watson is the Community Manager and Events Coordinator for Scotland’s Music Convention and Showcase Wide Days. The organisation also...

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Callum Cronin (Showcase Scotland Expo / Midnight Mango)

Callum is Scotland based working as an agent/manager for folk, traditional and roots artists and a freelance double bassist across...

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Cam Dunn (Marshall)

I am a champion of new and emerging artists on the UK music scene. Passionate about live music and community....

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Carole Blade (Sound Progression)

Carole Blade manages Sound Progression, a Cardiff-based youth music organisation supporting the next generation of Welsh artists. With over 30...

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Catrin Jones (Wrexham Council)

My name is Catrin, but I like to be known as Cat. I’m looking forward to be a part of...

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Cee Tepania-McLean (Half/Time, Aotearoa)

Ko Te Rarawa, ko Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, ko Te Aupōuri ngā iwi. He uri tēnei nō Muriwhenua, nō Kōtirana...

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Chris Prosser (IQ Magazine)

Chris Prosser is Director and Chief Revenue Officer of ILMC, where he helps shape the direction and growth of one...

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Christian John (Radio Wigwam)

Christian John is the Founder and Director of Radio Wigwam and Grassroots Connect CIC. Since launching Radio Wigwam in 2016,...

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Ciara Rushe (PPL)

Ciara works for PPL, the music licensing company that collects and distributes royalties for performers and record companies when their...

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Connor Cupples (Crosstown Concerts)

Connor Cupples is Operations Manager & Promoter at Crosstown Concerts, one of the UK’s biggest independent live music promoters, putting...

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Connor Williams (Under Construction Records / Fuel Rock Club / Cardiff Psych & Noise Festival)

Connor Williams is a Caerphilly-born live music promoter with a strong footing in South Wales’ DIY and alternative scenes. Now...

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Dalse Yoon-Young Kong (Zandari Festa, Korea)

Dalse Yoon-Young Kong has been Executive Director of Zandari Festa since it was launched first in 2012. He started his...

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Damian Morgan (RNCM / 70TWENTY10)

With over 30 years of experience in the music industry and higher education, Damian Morgan brings a wealth of expertise...

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Dan Koplowitz (Friendly Fire Licensing, USA/Mexico)

Dan Koplowitz has been involved with the music industry in one way or another for the past thirty years. He...

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Dana McDonald Oxaal (Dana Oxaal, Agent)

Dana McDonald Oxaal ( Booking Agent UK / EU ) Dana McDonald Oxaal is a Brighton, UK based booking agent...

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Danny Keir (Enki Music, England)

Danny is an artist manager, music export consultant and B2B event producer based in London, UK. As an artist manager,...

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Danny KilBride (Trac Cymru)

Danny is the Director of Trac Cymru, the national development agency for traditional music in Wales. This year we’re showcasing...

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Darryl Smith (Music Nova Scotia)

Darryl Smith has been in the music industry for over 15 years. He formerly managed several Halifax artists, and was...

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Dave Acton (Larynx Entertainment)

Dave Acton is the director of Larynx Entertainment, a media platform supporting MOBO music in Wales

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Dave Ball (Creative Wales)

Music Development Manager at Creative Wales, working with artists, venues, studios, labels, managers and everyone else working in the industry.

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Dave Jennings (Toucan Talent Agency)

Dave Jennings is the founder and director of Toucan Talent Agency. Founded in 2022, Toucan Talent is an independent live...

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David Agnew (Sound Roots, England)

David is the Chief Executive of Sound Roots which runs Manchester Folk Festival, English Folk Expo, Artist Mentoring Programmes, Folk...

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David Weaver (Stirling Council, Scotland)

Cultural Programmer for Stirling Council – focused on the Tolbooth and Albert Halls venues. Programmes include New:Noise (talent development and...

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Dean Fagan (Minera Studios)

Dean Fagan is an actor, producer, and co-founder of Minera Studios in Wrexham. He is focused on developing character-led film...

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Dean Nelson (Generation Studio)

Dean Nelson is a music producer, recording and live sound engineer, and the owner of Generation Studio, based in Maidenhead....

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Denise McQuade (Consulate General of Ireland, Cardiff)

Denise McQuade has served as Consul General of Ireland since August 2022. She was previously posted at the Embassy of...

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Derick Mackinnon (Off Axis)

Beginning his career as a musician, Derick Mackinnon went on to form award-winning press and marketing agency New Found Sound,...

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Dexter Batson (Little Wonder PR)

Over the past 18 years, Dexter has worked in several sectors of the music business, always striving to help good...

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Dion Jones (Recordiau Côsh Records | Clamp)

Dion Jones is helping drive a new wave of independent music activity in Wales, working day‑to‑day with Recordiau Côsh Records...

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Dionne Bennett (TÂN CERDD CIC)

Dionne Bennett is a vocalist, music educator, and cultural producer, and the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Tân Cerdd, a...

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Dom Alessio (Sounds Australia)

Dom Alessio has spent almost two decades supporting and championing Australian artists. Beginning as a music journalist and blogger in...

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Dom Gourlay (Under the Radar)

Nottingham based writer, promoter and DJ. Festivals and Live Reviews Editor for Under the Radar having previously written for Drowned...

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Elan Evans (Beacons Cymru & Grwndi Records)

Mae Elan Evans yn gweithio’n llawrydd yn y diwydiant cerddoriaeth gyda dros naw mlynedd o brofiad mewn hyrwyddo, cyflwyno radio...

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Elena Schmitz (The British Council)

Elena Schmitz is the British Council’s Head of Arts Wales, where she leads the British Council’s arts and culture work...

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Elise Roller (Misfit Music MGMT, Canada)

Elise Roller is the founder and CEO of multi-award-winning Misfit Music Inc., a Winnipeg-based artist development and management company, and...

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Elisha Djan (Le Pub)

Elisha is a Music Business and Events Management BA graduate and the Event Manager at grassroots venue Le Pub and...

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Erica Whiteman (Stage Mom Enterprises)

From band management to email marketing… Stage Mom Enterprises incorporates it all… Having recently set up on my own, I...

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Eve Horne (We Are The Unheard)

Eve Horne is a pioneering figure in the music industry, renowned for her over 20 years of experience as a...

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Folaranmi Mafoluku (AFROWALES)

Creative entrepreneur operating across content, branding, visual art, and digital storytelling. Focused on building culture-led projects, scalable creative ideas, and...

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Fran Carrera (La Bestia, Mexico)

Over the last 10 years, La Bestia has built a vibrant community in Mexico City both in physical spaces and...

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Francesco Melis (Annibale Booking, Italy)

Francesco Melis is based in Rome, Italy. He’s a booking agent with Annibale Booking, working with bands and artists from...

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Francisco Cabrita (Pointlist, Portugal)

Booker and Promoter from Portugal

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Gareth Rees (Heard it Here First)

Shwmae! My name is Gareth Rees. I am the broadcast technician of Radio Platfform which effectively means that I run...

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Gareth Stewart (Other Voices / Celtronic, Ireland)

Since its inception in 2001 in Dingle, Ireland, Other Voices has celebrated what’s about to happen and captured what’s about...

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Gavin Barnard (Amplead)

Name: Gavin Barnard Companies: Amplead / Gigseekr / DAM Good Media / Wyldfire / DAM Good Artists Positions: Chief Relations...

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GeorgiaMae Bromley (ThinkSync Music)

I am a music supervisor with five years’ experience at ThinkSync Music, specializing in music supervision, licensing, and sync for...

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Georgina Morgan (Ffilm Cymru Wales)

Georgina assesses, reports on and supports funding applicants and partnerships by managing the administration of Ffilm Cymru’s Exhibition awards. She...

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Gethin Pearson (Institute of Sonic Architecture)

Gethin Pearson is a writer, producer and mixer whose work is defined by a deep sensitivity to how records feel...

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Gruffydd Owen (Libertino Records & BWGiBWGAN)

Gruffydd Owen is the founder and label manager of Libertino, an independent record label established in April 2017. Over the...

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Gugai MacNamara (Róisín Dubh / Galway International Arts Festival / Strange Brew, Ireland)

Gugai is one of the most influential figures in Galway’s music and cultural landscape. As co-owner and music programmer of...

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Hannah Roose (Screenskills)

Hannah Roose, ScreenSkills’ Training Liaison Manager for Wales, brings a diverse background in film and TV production, producing and training,...

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Harvey Dent (Earth Agency)

Assistant to Matthew Cooper and Claire Courtney. Agent for ladylike.

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Hayden Merrick (The Line of Best Fit)

Hayden Merrick is a music writer based in London, and Features Editor at The Line of Best Fit. He has...

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Hayz Harland (Queer Ass Folk / Tygermylk)

Based in Hastings, TYGERMYLK (Hayz Harland) is an indie-pop artist and co-founder of Queer Ass Folk, a grassroots music night...

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Heather Gardner (Vapor Music / Long Division, Canada)

As Head of Music Supervision + Licensing at Vapor Music and Long Division, Heather’s credits span television series, feature films,...

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Hector Kent (Big Girl Records)

Big Girl Records – Island/EMI Imprint

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Heledd Holloway (Anthem Music Fund Wales)

Heledd Holloway is a fundraiser, documentary producer and folk performer based in south Wales. Heledd is invested in creating opportunities...

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Holly Jones (Greater Manchester Combined Authority)

Holly Jones works across the music industry in events, education, and music policy. From 2018 to 2023 she was Project...

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Ian Bancroft (FOCUS Wales Ambassador)

Ian is newly appointed as an ambassador for Focus Wales. Previously he was Chief Executive for Wrexham Council from 2018-24...

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Ify Iwobi (Black Welsh Music Awards)

Ify Iwobi is a Wales born & bred, Award Winning Welsh/Nigerian Contemporary Pianist, Songwriter, Composer and Producer. She is almost...

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Isleifur Thorhallsson (Iceland Airwaves)

Ísleifur has spent over 25 years shaping Iceland’s live events landscape, dedicating his entire adult life to creating concerts and...

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Jackie Lees (JEL Music Management (JMM))

Jackie is a veteran music industry professional with a career spanning over four decades, specializing in venue management, promotion and...

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Jacynthe Plamondon-Emond (InTempo Music, Canada)

A graduate in film studies, Jacynthe Plamondon-Émond began her career in music videos before quickly shifting her focus to the...

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James Hewitson (Generator / Sonic Futures)

James Hewitson is the programme coordinator for Sonic Futures, a music industry development project for Tees Valley, based in Hartlepool,...

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James Minor (Independent Consultant)

From 2011–2025, James Minor served as Vice President and General Manager of the SXSW Music Festival, guiding programming, international strategy,...

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James Prendergast (Wales Millennium Centre)

Project Manager for Next Up Showcase.

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James Thornhill (Psychic Dancehall festival)

James Thornhill is a festival founder, booker,festival booker, artist manager, music marketer, journalist and DJ working out of the Midlands....

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Jamie Houston (Creative Scotland)

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on...

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Jason Camilleri (Wales Millennium Centre)

Senior Manager for Platfform at Wales Millennium Centre – founder of Radio Platfform and the young persons curating and promoting...

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Jay Taylor (Music Venue Trust)

Jay Taylor was born in Withington, Manchester, the son of a bass player and a showgirl. He is currently English...

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Jeff Powell (Big Hug Music Group)

Jeff Powell, Founder Jeff Powell is the Founder of Big Hug Music Group Sync Agency, with over 25 years of...

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Jeff Sheppard (Laughing Heart Music Ltd., Canada)

Jeff Sheppard is an artist manager & booking agent with Laughing Heart Music Ltd. (LHM), an Atlantic Canadian-based music company...

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Jesse Northey (Victory Pool Inc., Canada)

Jesse Northey is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge (BMus) and spent the first decade of his career living...

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Jesslin Manjesh (Musician)

I’ve had experience in modelling and dance and I want to progress into music. I think through this program I...

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Ji Chang Kim (EOW, South Korea)

Jichang Kim is Global Manager at EOW (End of the World), a Seoul-based hospitality and tour management agency. He began...

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Jim Auton (God Is In The TV Zine)

I am the New Music Editor for God Is In The TV Zine. I have been writing for the site...

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Jim McBride (Gigantic)

I’ve been at Gigantic for over 10 years, now working in Business Development.

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Joe Frampton (Midnight Mango)

Booking agent at Midnight Mango, with a roster ranging from 4x Platinum singer-songwriters to Grammy Nominated Folk artists to emerging...

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John Hendrickse (PRS Foundation)

John joined PRS Foundation in September 2023 as a Grants & Programmes Manager to the Next Level funds. Working across...

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Jon Collins (LIVE Trust)

Chief Executive, LIVE (Live music Industry, Venues and Entertainment) & LIVE Trust As CEO, LIVE, Jon leads an organisation representing...

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Jordi Casadesús (Mercat Música Viva de Vic, Catalonia)

Jordi Casadesús Coromina is one of the artistic directors of the Mercat de Música Viva de Vic, a showcase festival...

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Jorge Dias (gig.ROCKS!, Portugal)

Jorge Dias lives and breathes rock ‘n’ roll. As the co-founder of gig.ROCKS!, he’s been on the frontlines of Portugal’s...

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Joss Yerbury (End of the Road Music)

Artist manager at End of the Road Music. Current roster includes Ezra Furman, The Orchestra (For Now), Modern Woman, Personal...

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Jule Konrad (EBB Music)

Jule Konrad (she/they) is a booking agent based in Brighton, UK and representing artists from all over the world worldwide....

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Julz Baldwin (I Eat Music)

Julz is a music supervisor and the founder of music supervision & sync consultancy I Eat Music. She’s a music...

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Kaptin Barrett (Freelance)

The musical equivalent of a gun for hire, Kaptin has experience in a wide variety of projects: Programming venues such...

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Karl Hargrave (Visit Wrexham)

Welcome to our new go-to guide on everything you need when visiting Wrexham. A simple post from the Deadpool himself...

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Katch Holmes (Off Site Productions, Scotland)

Katch represents progressive folk and crossover music acts through agency Off Site Productions. As producer and project manager she has...

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Kate Pearson (Stronger Minds in Music)

As an emotional wellbeing advisor, I am dedicated to encouraging honest conversations around mental health and supporting a more positive,...

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Katie Sheppard (All About Promotions)

Radio & TV Campaign Manager at All About Promotions, a London based Music PR company founded by Amanda Beel, specialising...

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Kelly Calypso O’Connor (Culture Ireland / Irish Embassy London)

Kelly O’Connor is the Head of Cultural Affairs at the Irish Embassy in London where she programmes a diverse line-up...

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Kev Tame (Sain Records / Oleia)

Kev is CEO of Sain Records, Wales’s oldest independent record label based in a multi-studio complex in North Wales, established...

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Keziah O’Hare (Freelancer / Elysium Gallery)

Keziah is firmly established in the Welsh music scene on stage, behind stage and in developing the stage. Having worked...

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Kitt Carr (Wide Events CIC, Scotland)

Kitt Carr is the Events and Programme Manager for Scotland’s Music Convention and Showcase Wide Days. The organisation also delivers...

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Kobe Chielens (Reik Management, Belgium)

Kobe Chielens is co-founder of Reik Management. They focus on talent development and providing sustainable support to emerging artists in...

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Koen ter Heegde (Yugofuturism | Tramhaus, The Netherlands)

As an independent promoter, agent & label manager, Koen worked in European underground scenes for over two decades. In 2005...

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Kwame Safo (BLACMEX)

Co-Founder of BLACMEX, the UK’s first Black Music Export Office who background includes pioneering DJ, producer and broadcaster for over...

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Laviea Thomas (Music Journalist)

Laviea Thomas is an experienced freelance journalist based in London. With an interest in writing about music, culture, film, and...

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Leila Cooper (Apex Music International)

Leila Cooper is Lead Agent at Apex Music International, bringing over 15 years of experience representing a diverse roster of...

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Leila Grace Simpson (Freelance)

I’m Leila – a band/tour manager and freelance musician based in Liverpool. Since graduating from LIPA college I have helped...

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Lekan Latinwo (Intricate Management)

Lekan is a dynamic artist manager at Intricate Management, known for his work with clients like Deyah (Welsh Music Prize...

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Leo O’Brien (PPL)

Leo works for PPL, the music licensing company that collects and distributes royalties for performers and record companies when their...

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Leon Roberts (Rent-a-Crowd)

DJ, producer, engineer, remixer.

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Lili Smith (BBC Wales – Horizons/Gorwelion)

Hi, I’m Lili! I’m an apprentice with Horizons and a big fan of live music. I’m passionate about supporting and...

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Lily Tiger (Filmmaker)

Lily Tiger T Wells is an artist and filmmaker based in West Wales whose research-driven practice explores place, ecology, and...

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Lio Kanine (The New Colossus Festival & Kanine Records, USA)

Based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY since 2000, I have worked in pretty much every aspect of the music business. From...

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Lloyd Francis (PRS Foundation)

PRS Foundation has for 25 years invested in the future of music and are the UK’s leading charitable funder of...

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Login Kochishki (PIN Conference, Macedonia)

Promoter, football player, A&R manager, father, event/party organiser, bambus drinker, label & artist manager, booking agent, publisher, fan of basketball...

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Lori Ethier (M pour Montréal, Canada)

Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Grenier aux Nouvelles, Lori Ethier is a leader in international music development. After expanding...

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Luke Davies (Eklectics)

Luke Davies is a North Wales–based filmmaker, producer, and artist manager working across music, film, and live events. A producer/director...

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Maia Rica (ELEV8)

Maia Rica is an 18 year old neo soul singer-songwriter, born in New York to a Spanish mother and a...

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Malan Fon (Gig Buddies Cymru)

Malan is the Senior Coordinator for North Wales with Gig Buddies Cymru, a project that supports people with learning disabilities...

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Márcio Laranjeira (Lovers & Lollypops / Tremor / Square, Portugal)

Born in Barcelos, Portugal, with an academic background spanning the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Chelsea School of Art and Design,...

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Marilyne Lacombe (Mothland, Quebec)

Marilyne Lacombe is co-founder and director at Mothland, a Montreal-based agency/label that specializes in alternative and experimental music. Founded in...

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Mark Lippmann (Scruff of the Neck)

Mark Lippmann is the founder of Scruff of the Neck, the Manchester-born independent music company he has built from the...

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Mat Oliphant (Future Yard CIC)

In-House Booker at Future Yard, Birkenhead since 2023. Previously Venue Manager at The New Adelphi, Hull from 2012-2021.

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Mathieu Fonsny (Liquiid Agency, Belgium)

After a long internship at Les Inrockuptibles, Mathieu Fonsny founded the Forma.T label and events. He then joined the programming...

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Matt Dines (Hurricane Music, Canada)

Matt Dines is an award winning music producer and audio engineer from Newfoundland, Canada. As the co-owner for Hurricane Music,...

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Matt Katz (Noisegate Studios Ltd)

Composer, Sound Designer and Editor Matt Katz has worked with long term collaborator Richie Webb on music for some of...

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Mattias Tell (Viva Sounds Festival, Sweden)

Viva Sounds has been shaking up things since 2017 as an international club festival (and indie conference) in Gothenburg. The...

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Megan Devereux (Marshall Group)

Megan Devereux is the Artist Development Manager at Marshall, where she champions the next generation of musicians. She works closely...

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Megan Evans (Deer Shed Festival)

Megan Evans is the Festival Director of Deer Shed Festival, an annual 8,000-capacity event in North Yorkshire, England, renowned for...

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Michael Lambert (AMW Management / Aimless Play)

Michael Lambert is an artist manager representing artists including Idlewild, Fatherson, Housewife, Zoe Graham and Samuel Nicholson. He is also...

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Miguel Ángel Borja (Pro Weekend Fest, Spain)

Short Bio: With over 18 years of experience in the music industry, Miguel Ángel combines his work as a civil...

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Mirain Iwerydd James (BBC Cymru Wales / Freelance)

A bilingual broadcaster and presenter at the forefront of new Welsh language music. Mirain is the host of BBC Radio...

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Mónica Palma (OTID Entertainment)

Monica Palma is a Cardiff-based creative with an interest in culture, music, and storytelling. Attending FOCUS Wales as a delegate...

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Morgan Thomas (Wrecsam2029 UK City of Culture Bid)

Morgan is the Project Coordinator for Wrexham’s widely supported and ambitious bid to become UK City of Culture 2029. A...

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Natalie Roberts (Médecins Sans Frontières)

Originating from Wrexham; CEO of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders / MSF UK. 2026 charity partner of the...

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Natasha Beckman (British Council, New Zealand and the Pacific)

Natasha has many years of experience across art artforms including Music, Festivals, Artist Management and Events. She was previously Director...

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Neil Ingham (Samaritans Cymru)

Neil Ingham is an experienced leader in communications, policy, and external affairs, currently serving as the Executive Director for Wales...

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Nick Duncan (Sub Pop Records, USA)

Nick Duncan is the A&R Manager at Seattle-based independent record label Sub Pop Records, where he has been responsible for...

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Nick Robinson (Sticks Music Group)

Sticksy has been a champion of new music & new artist development / pathways for over 20 years. A former...

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Nicklas Weis Damkjær (Roskilde Festival)

As part of Roskilde Festival’s music team since 2017 Nicklas has been part of shaping the program, curatorical lines, and...

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Nina Condron (Radio Wigwam)

Hi, I’m Nina Condron – Head of Partnerships at Radio Wigwam. Radio Wigwam founded in 2016, is a UK-based independent...

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Noah Bakour (Filmmaker & Visual Artist)

Noah Bakour is an award-winning Syrian-born filmmaker and visual artist based in Cardiff, Wales. His work explores themes of migration,...

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Nych Fortin (Chivi Chivi, Quebec)

I founded and run a music company called Chivi Chivi out of Montreal. We are lucky enough to be releasing...

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Olaf Furniss (Wide Events CIC, Scotland)

Olaf Furniss is the co-founder of Wide Events, which hosts the Wide Days international music convention, the Born To Be...

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Olivia Carter (Generator / Sonic Futures)

Olivia Carter is Marketing & Communications Coordinator for Sonic Futures at Generator, supporting the delivery of a major initiative connecting...

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Osamagbe Izevbigie (OTID Entertainment (Afrowales))

Osamagbe (Osama) Izevbigie – Professional Bio Osamagbe (Osama) Izevbigie is a Cardiff based cultural producer, creative director, and founder of...

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Oskar Strajn (ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the Netherlands)

Oskar Strajn is an Amsterdam-based music programmer and international program promoter, currently working with Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) in Groningen and...

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Paco Barba (Grupo Indie Rocks!, Mexico)

Paco Barba (Mexico City, 1981) is a Mexican curator, artistic director, and graphic designer working at the intersection of music,...

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Paisia Warhaft (Double Denim Management, Canada)

From Vancouver, now based in Toronto. I’m currently managing artists with Double Denim MGMT, and working on label projects over...

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Patrick Labbe (Le Phoque OFF festival / DOZE / Folivora Records, Canada)

Patrick Labbé is a Québec City–based music entrepreneur, festival director, and artist development specialist working at the intersection of live...

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Patrick Tilg (Feber Wolle Records, Austria)

Patrick Tilg is a producer, A&R, and co-founder of the Vienna-based boutique indie label and studio Feber Wolle records. Since...

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Paul Hawkins (Attitude is Everything)

Paul is the Deputy CEO of Attitude is Everything. He has worked for the charity for ten years and led...

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Paul Keddie (Llangollen Fringe)

Paul is Chair of the Llangollen Fringe Festival, combining his professional career as an Electrical Engineer with a lifelong passion...

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Paulina Parvanov (Austrian Music Export)

Paulina Parvanov is project leader at Austrian Music Export, where she is responsible for international cooperation projects, festivals and the...

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Peter Francombe (Creative Wales)

Head of music sector at Creative Wales / Welsh Government

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Phil Taylor (CLASH)

Phil is a freelance music journalist, writing frequently for CLASH Magazine as well as DIY, Line Of Best Fit and...

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Phil Wyard (Kidderminster College)

Head of Music at Kidderminster College for Further and Higher Education. Musical Educator, Management, Consultancy and Freelancer.

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Piyapong Muenprasertdee (Py) (Fungjai Co, Ltd, Thailand)

Piyapong “Py” Muenprasertdee is a co-founder of Fungjai, a music platform and community that has supported Thailand’s non-mainstream music scene...

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Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE (Race Council Cymru)

Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE Co-founder Black Welsh Music Awards Uzo is a qualified lawyer by profession, she was called to...

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Quirina Geijsen (Podium De Vorstin, the Netherlands)

Quirina Geijsen is Head of Program at De Vorstin in Hilversum, where she programmes concerts across the two halls and...

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Rebecca Hobbs (Anthem Music Fund Wales)

Becca is Fundraising Manager at Anthem Music Fund Wales. She’s an experienced arts fundraiser with over 10 year’s experience in...

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Rebecca Stewart (Sound Roots)

Rebecca is managing director for Sound Roots. She manages the Artist Mentoring Pathway a PRSF and Jerwood funded pathway helping...

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Rhys Mwyn (BBC Radio Cymru)

Presenter of the Monday Evening Show 7pm – 9pm on BBC Radio Cymru.

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Richard Haswell (Liverpool Philharmonic Hall)

Richard is Head of Programme at Liverpool Philharmonic with responsibility for around 350 shows per year in the 1600 capacity...

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Richard Samuel (Beacons Cymru)

Richard Samuel is a key driver behind the contemporary Welsh music scene, currently serving at Beacons Cymru. Beacons is a...

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Richard Sinclair (Radio Wigwam)

Richard Sinclair is a Director and presenter at Radio Wigwam, an international 24/7 online and DAB radio station with a...

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Richy Muirhead (SAMA EVENTS LTD (SAMA / PITCH SCOTLAND))

Richy Muirhead (SAMA Events Ltd | PITCH Scotland) is a Glasgow-based event and project manager with over 16 years of...

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Robert Cannell (Beggars Group)

Head of promotions at Beggars Group.

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Robin Dallison (Vision Music Promotion)

Head of promotions at Vision Music PR for over 20 years , Rob has worked with everyone from Andrew Weatherall...

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Roman Velke (FC Hansa Rostock)

Finance expert with 20+ years of experience in music/enterainment industry and professional sports.

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Rory Lethbridge (Bella Union Mgmt)

Member of Bella Union Artist MGMT Clients include – The Twilight Sad, Big Joanie, deary, Divide And Dissolve, plantoid, Gina...

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Ruth Barlow (Beggars Group / Association of Independent Music)

Ruth Barlow is the Director of Live Licensing at Beggars Group and the current Chair of the Association of Independent...

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Ruth Cocks (British Council)

Ruth Cocks is the Director of British Council Wales, where she aligns international engagement with the Welsh Government’s ambitions in...

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Ryan Kitchen (BreakOut West)

Ryan has a nearly 3 decade carrier in live music. Starting from DIY punk roots in the middle of the...

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Sam Bryant (Midnight Mango)

Sam is a booking agent with over 10 years’ experience working closely alongside the artists he represents to develop their...

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Sam Dabb (Le Pub)

Sam Dabb has been operating venues and delivering community focussed projects for the last 25 years. Under her guardianship, Le...

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Samuel Mafoluku (OTID)

My name is Samuel, and I work for OTID ENTERTAINMENT AND MARKETING AGENCY

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Sandra Bonilla (Off Axis)

Project and Change Manager Off Axis Business Advisor

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Saoirse Lennon (Midnight Mango)

Junior Agent at Midnight Mango, with a growing roster spanning blues, rock, punk, and indie. Assistant to both Ethan Proctor...

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Sarah Coxson (ABM (Alan Bearman Music))

Sarah Coxson is lead booking agent at ABM, a UK-based agency representing a wide range of folk/acoustic music with roots...

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Sarah Glover (The Stop, Collaborate and Listen Agency)

Sarah Glover is Operations Director at the Stop, Collaborate and Listen Agency, a Wrexham-based organisation working across research, evaluation and...

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Sarah Hemsley Cole (SC Productions Ltd)

Sarah formed SC Productions Ltd in 2006, building on her reputation of specialising in Site, Production, Event and Artist Liaison...

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Sarah Shandl (White Tide Entertainment & BreakOut West, Canada)

For over a decade, Sarah Shandl has built a career around creating and sharing music experiences, a passion and lifestyle...

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Sarah Shoucri (SODEC)

She has been working with Québec’s Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) since 2019, where she has served as...

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Sarah Wall (PPL)

Sarah leads on events and partnerships at PPL (the UK’s music licensing company for performers and record labels). Activity includes...

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Satria Ramadhan (SRM Bookings & Services / AXEAN Festival, Indonesia)

I am a music enthusiast with some experience in band management, booking agency, and tour planning. I founded SRM Bookings...

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Scott Kennedy (Live Nation, England)

Scott Kennedy is a live music promoter at Live Nation with a decade of experience spanning artist management, venue operations,...

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Sharon Rogers (Lle Hapus/Wrexham Clothing Exchange)

Based in Wrexham, Sharon plays a key role in supporting local sustainability and wellbeing initiatives. As the lead of Wrexham...

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Sherman Pansy Rabbit (Sherman Rabbit / BOUND Magazine)

PR Guy to Super Market

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Sian Eleri (BBC Radio 1 & Selector Radio)

Sian is one of BBC Radio 1’s leading music tastemakers, known for her warm, easy-going style and deep musical knowledge....

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Simon Carpenter (Gigantic Tickets)

Simon Carpenter is CEO of Gigantic Tickets, part of the KMJ Entertainment group. Since joining the business, Simon has overseen...

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Simon Merriman (Singular Artists, Ireland)

Simon is a Partner and Director at Singular Artists, the Founder of Borderline Festival and an artist manager. With well...

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Simon Parton (BBC Wales – Horizons/Gorwelion)

Simon Parton has spent close to a decade working across a range of music projects in Wales, with experience spanning...

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Sophie Asquith (Music Venue Trust)

Sophie manages Music Venue Trust’s team of nations coordinators, the Venue Support Team in the delivery of support, advice and...

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Sophie Williams (Billboard UK)

Sophie Williams is a freelance music writer and broadcaster, born and raised in Cardiff. Former New Music Editor at NME,...

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Spike Griffiths (Beacons Cymru)

Director of Beacons Cymru

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Ste Allen (Generator / Sonic Futures)

Ste Allen is Project Manager for Sonic Futures at Generator, leading a major initiative supporting artists, venues and music industry...

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Stefan Weinoehrl (Waves Vienna)

Stefan Weinoehrl has been part of the team at the international Austrian showcase festival Waves Vienna since 2014 and has...

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Steffen Ehlers (German Institute of Urban Affairs)

Web developers in various companies, including at Native Instruments

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Stephen Jones (Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam)

Swyddog Strategol y Gymraeg at Cyngor Wrecsam Welsh Language Strategic Officer at Wrexham Council

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Stephen Rule (Doctor Cymraeg)

Stephen Rule is the Welsh teacher and content creator behind Doctor Cymraeg, known for breaking down the Welsh language in...

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Steve Hywyn Jones (ROC2 Studios)

I am the founder and head engineer at ROC2 Studios: Recording & Photographic studio, in Wrexham. Since 2015 we have...

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Stina Tweeddale (Music Venue Trust)

Music Venue Trust is a UK Registered Charity which acts to protect, secure and improve UK Grassroots Music Venues for...

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Sue Hannaby (Bellatrix Burlesque)

Representing Bellatrix Burlesque. A burlesque enthusiast with a passion for live music and creative expression, attending Focus Wales to discover...

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Talia Duvet (Misfit Music Inc., Canada)

Talia joined Misfit Music Management in 2025 as Executive Assistant, supporting all aspects of the company’s operations and artist development...

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Tamsin Davies (Mwldan)

Tamsin is Head of Marketing and Communications for Mwldan, Cardigan; Other Voices Cardigan and the bendigedig record label.

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Teejay Olakojo (OTID/ Afrowales)

Teejay is a multidisciplinary creative and cultural producer working across film music live events and talent development. With a background...

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Tegwen Bruce-Deans (BBC Radio Cymru)

Cynhyrchydd Cynnwys gyda BBC Radio Cymru. Content Producer with BBC Radio Cymru.

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Timo Kumpf (Maifeld Derby, Germany)

Hi! my name is Timo Kumpf and I was born in 1981. Today I live in Berlin. I’ve hosted my...

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Tom Dayer (Tom Dayer Music)

Wrexham based Singer-Songwriter Tom Dayer specialises in the beautifully bittersweet. His songs are unadorned, heartfelt explorations of love and it’s...

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Tonia Spiteri (RAVEN)

RAVEN is a Greek DJ and ballroom 007 whose sets unite club sound with collective struggle. Born in Cardiff and...

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Tumi Williams (Starving Artists)

Tumi Williams is a Welsh-Nigerian artist, booking agent and cultural curator with over 15 years of championing Black music and...

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Umong Shah (The Leighton-Pope Organisation)

Umong is the founder of Fortitude Music and has over 16 years of experience working across the international music industry....

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Valeria Ramos (MUSICMEX/MalfiCo, Mexico)

Valeria Ramos – Director of Artist Relations and Communication Strategies at MalfiCo / Director and co-founder of MUSICMEX Valeria Ramos...

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Victor Ogbonnah (Chimesax)

Chime Sax is a passionate and dynamic saxophonist known for blending smooth, soulful melodies with energetic live performances. From intimate...

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Victoria Waller (Gig Buddies Cymru)

Victoria Waller is the Ambassador for Gig Buddies North Wales with Learning Disability Wales, where she promotes the project and...

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Wairehu Grant (Half/Time, Aotearoa)

Wairehu Grant (Ngāti Maniapoto) is a musician, community event organiser and audio technician from Aotearoa (New Zealand). He is the...

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Wamiqur Rehman Gajdhar (BCUHB)

Psychiatry trainee and researcher interested in mind, culture and systems—soundtracked by indie music, shoegaze and post-rock, and shaped by auteur...

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Wayne Price (LLe Hapus Wrexham / Wrexham Clothing Exchange)

Wayne Price is co‑director of Lle Hapus, Wrexham’s community venue, and a trustee of the volunteer‑run Wrexham Clothing Exchange. He...

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Will Quiney (Redfive / Acid Music)

Will is a multi-award winning music supervisor with over 18 years experience in the film industry. After starting out in...

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Yasmine Latkowski (Composer/Artist)

Yasmine Latkowski, a respected music composer and performer known for her enchanting compositions, blends diverse cultural influences into her music,...

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Yihan JIang（Jessie) (5000mgmt)

London-based guzheng musician with training in classical performance and music education. Performance experience includes solo concerts, international music festivals and...

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Yuka Sato (CUEW, Japan)

Yuka is a Project Manager working with CUEW, an international showcase platform that connects emerging Japanese artists with global opportunities....

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Zoë Ellen Bryant (Carbon Logic)

Zoë has been obsessed with soundtracks since Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. She joined Carbon Logic in 2016, and now...

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