***Upcoming event***
Guest Speaker: The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, London | Wednesday 19th February, 2025 | 2pm-3:30pm UK
I’ll be speaking at ICMP, where I’ve been invited to share insights with students from the Masters (MA) in Music Business course. The course combines real-world application and innovative approaches to music business education, offering students opportunities like testing startup MVPs, participating in masterclasses, and engaging with industry professionals. It’s a wonderful fit, and I’m excited to share my background and experience with the students.
***Past event - Panellist***
ESNS 2025: (Still) hard out here: Paving the way to gender equity in music // How to overcome the 'isms': sexism, ageism, classism...Friday, 17 Jan | 13:30 - 14:30 | Oosterpoort, Groningen
Based on MiDIA Research’s Be The Change study, this panel delved into the persistent challenges of achieving gender equity in the music industry. It examined barriers to entry for women, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming individuals, as well as the difficulties of staying in the industry. Topics included caregiving responsibilities, the effects of menstruation and menopause, freelancing challenges, and the lack of compassionate leave. Panellists shared findings, personal insights, and actionable strategies for driving meaningful and lasting change.
***Past event - Interview***
Key takeaways from “Professional networking in the music industry: Building genuine connections that last", an exclusive interview with Mika Karhumaa.
Hosted by Mandy Salem-Aubry. I had the privilege of joining Mika Karhumaa on December 12, 2024, for an insightful discussion about optimising professional networks in the music industry. Here are some key takeaways: Networking is non-linear: Success often comes from unexpected connections. Be authentic online: Consistent, knowledge-driven content matters more than popularity. AI and algorithms matter: Platforms like LinkedIn use AI to track and enhance visibility. We also explored LinkedIn strategies, the importance of a well-structured website, and using different platforms for distinct purposes (e.g., LinkedIn for business vs Instagram for artists).
Mika Karhumaa is the acclaimed author of The Art of Music Business Management – For Artists & Managers, Music Business Management Lecturer at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and Artist Manager at IRENE.
I genuinely love panel curation, moderation, and devising workshops. Too often, panels and workshops feel designed to be delivered rather than received. I prefer to think of them as being for the audience, created to resonate with the people in the room.
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SXSW London takes place from 2-7 June 2025. As is traditional for this conference, the public can vote for the sessions they want to see at the event. We have submitted the two proposals below. We’d love your support—please vote for our sessions so we can share these ideas with the SXSW London audience!
