Elli Brazzill

Music Editor, Napster | Founder, Art Not Evidence

Elli Brazzill is a music curator and campaigner. She is the co-founder of Art Not Evidence, a campaign working to stop the misuse of rap music as evidence in criminal trials. Since launching in November 2023, the campaign has been featured on Channel 4 News, received public support from artists such as Giggs, Annie Mac and IDLES, hosted multiple events including 3 in Parliament, and appeared in prominent publications including The Times, NME, Rolling Stone and DAZED. In her current role as UK Lead and curator at Napster, she oversees global pop and moods playlists, drawing on previous experience at Warner Music and the Official Charts Company.

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Ellie Dixon

Artist

Ellie Dixon is a multi-disciplinary artist and producer creating witty, magnetic alt-pop, with an adoring fan base both online and offline. A pioneer of unique production styles and DIY sampling, Ellie has been purposefully and passionately pushing the envelope of what can be done in a bedroom studio. Writing, performing, teaching and producing, as well as designing her visuals and marketing, every facet of her music is infused with her unmistakable groove and infectious wit. She has amassed 1.2 million followers on TikTok, over 1.3 million views on YouTube, and 18 million+ music streams, and has performed to over 160,000 people, opening for artists like Pentatonix, Sam Ryder, Half Alive and Casey Lowry, as well as playing at festivals such as Glastonbury, Latitude and Secret Garden Party, as well as international festivals Haldern Pop, MS Dockville and Luzern Live, to name a few.

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Fee Mak

Radio Presenter

Fee is the host of the BBC Radio 1Xtra Breakfast show on Sunday’s 7-11am. On 1Xtra, Fee plays the best in contemporary black music and support for new UK artists. Fee’s passion for music has led to her hosting live music shows for emerging artists at iluvlive’s artist showcases in London. Particularly for ‘Bloom’, where Fee presents up and coming R&B singers, including an open mic segment. Fee is also involved in music industry events such as Ditto X ‘Meet The Music Industry’ where she is the main stage host and at the AIM Awards where Fee hosts the red carpet. Outside of music, Fee is a former professional dancer and has returned to dance as a leading host for some of the UK’s biggest dance shows such as the Red Bull BC One UK Cypher, UK Hip Hop Dance Championships and Breakin Convention. 

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Harry Gay

DJ and Co-Founder, Queer House Party

Harry Gay is a defining force in queer nightlife and electronic music, best known as the co-founder of Queer House Party - a grassroots collective that began as a lockdown livestream and has since become one of London’s most in-demand club nights. With sold-out shows across major festivals like Glastonbury, Mighty Hoopla, and Sziget, and support from artists like Dua Lipa and Olly Alexander, Harry has built a global following. His high-energy DJ sets blend hard house, Hi-NRG, UKG, and techno, and he’s played iconic venues from Printworks to Pikes. Now turning to music production, Harry’s debut EP is set for release in 2025 on Mega Wavy Records. A Time Out award-winner and Attitude magazine profile subject, Harry continues to shape the future of queer club culture both on and off the dancefloor.

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I. JORDAN

Producer & DJ

I. JORDAN is a pivotal influence in UK dance music culture. Since their debut release, the Doncaster-born, London-based DJ and producer has blazed trails with rave-infused house and techno steeped in Northern culture. I. JORDAN has become known for a specific brand of euphoric house that transcends dancefloors and speaks straight to the human spirit. Their accolades are endless: they were named BBC’s Breakout Star of the Year 2019, DJ Mag’s breakthrough producer in 2020, made their debut on Ninja Tune in 2021, and were nominated for Best Producer 2022 (NME). In 2023 they were nominated for Breakthrough Artist by Association of Independent Music, Best DJ by DJ Mag and named one of the DJs who defined the year by Mixmag. In 2024, their debut album I AM JORDAN on Ninja Tune was released to global acclaim, and chosen as one of BBC 6 music albums of the year. 

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Isaac Muk

Digital Editor, Huck

Isaac Muk is the Digital Editor of Huck Magazine and an arts and music writer at large. He has previously held in-house roles at Crack Magazine and Mixmag, and has contributed to titles including i-D, Dazed, The Guardian, DJ Mag, GAY TIMES, 10 Men, openDemocracy and others. His work and interests lie mainly in weird grooves, niche reportage, and transportive visual storytelling.

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Jack Beadle

Director, Jack Beadle PR

Jack is founder of leading music and entertainment communications agency, Jack Beadle PR. His current roster includes dance heavyweights Justice, Goldie, Orbital, Amelie Lens, Anyma, Thomas Bangalter, Sub Focus, Myd, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Cassius. But as well as electronic music, Jack also loves his pop, proudly representing breakthrough stars in the genre including Charlie Jeer, Mercer Henderson and the BRIT nominated Caity Baser. He also handles publicity for the acclaimed acts Parcels, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and indie breakthrough star Andy Goodwin. Beyond music artist campaigns, Jack has recently handled global publicity for events including the historic Rave UKraine for Eurovision Liverpool 2023, Birmingham On Record for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the launch of the anticipated book on the history of electronic dance music, ‘After Daft’.

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Kaylee Golding

Radio Presenter

Kaylee Golding is an award-winning DJ and presenter on BBC Radio 1Xtra every weekday afternoon from 1pm-4pm.  She is renowned for her infectious energy and engaging personality, bringing her distinctive "Brummy" flavour to the station. Kaylee is the founder of Hot Girl Brunch, an event designed to empower women and non-binary individuals through a celebration of community and inclusivity. Featuring an all-female DJ lineup, the event creates a safe and vibrant space where attendees can uplift one another while enjoying a lively atmosphere. She is also the founder and host of the On Your Gaydar podcast, which explores LGBTQ+ culture, identity, and experiences, offering a platform for conversation in the gay community.

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Kieran Cullen

Senior Marketing Manager, Insanity Records

Kieran Cullen has over 12 years of experience in the music industry, 9 of them in the Insanity Records marketing department. He began working as a radio plugger, working with Skepta, Lethal Bizzle & Fuse ODG, before moving to Insanity Records as Marketing Assistant, working on the relaunch of Craig David. Now Senior Marketing Manager, he’s currently leading campaigns for Joy Crookes, Tom Grennan, Lost Frequencies, Purple Disco Machine and more. Kieran is passionate about improving socioeconomic diversity in the creative fields and has worked with brilliant organisations like the Creative Mentor Network, Small Green Shoots & Shadow 2 Shine.

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Lauren Kreisler

Director of Brand & Digital, Official Charts

Lauren’s 20-year career in music and media has lead to her current role leading brand and digital strategy for the UK’s Official Charts. Beginning her marketing career during the height of “emo” on Bauer Media’s music and film magazines, Kerrang!, Q, MOJO and Empire, Lauren worked on the digital transformation of The Sunday Times at News UK, and a stint in digital agency land, before a return to music beckoned with an irresistible opportunity to rebrand the British institution that is the Official Charts. Since 2011, Lauren has reinvented the communications strategy and footprint of the Official Charts, building the Official Charts consumer brand from the ground up. Birthing the now-iconic Number 1 Award, adding new weekly charts for Vinyl, Afrobeats, Trending songs, all while creating a new digital media arm of the business with a platform that now sits at Number 1 on Google and generates over 130 million video views annually. 

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Michelle Kambasha

Head of Programmes and Communications, Creative Opps

A communications and public relations executive of 12 years, Michelle Kambasha runs her own company kp. Communications. Clients include: Qazi&Qazi, Claud, aja monet Kara Jackson, Jamila Woods, Madison McFerrin, Simpson, Silas Short, composers Joy Guidry and Sultana Isham and the organisation The Black Curriculum. Additionally, she is the marketing and communications consultant for the Music Education Council - an organisation that exists to diversify music education to include more people from the global majority and disabled people. Previously, she worked for leading independent record label Secretly Group (Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar and Secretly Canadian) and entertainment agency Satellite 414. She also works in journalism, education, and public speaking. She writes frequently for major publications, with by-lines including the Guardian, The Telegraph, The I, The Independent and WePresent. At BIMM University, she teaches the module Diversity in the Creative Industries and frequently hosts, chairs and talks on panels both national and international. She is Head of Programmes & Membership at the youth focussed creative organisation Creative Opps. She sits as a trustee at the Leicester Print Workshop and Working Class Creatives Database. 

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Mimi Brock-Stark

Digital & TV promotions Manager, Your Army

With over seven years of experience in the music industry, Mimi currently leads the Digital and TV department at Your Army, where she specialises in securing impactful TV, digital, and podcast opportunities for a diverse range of artists. She's passionate about championing emerging talent and throughout her career, has worked with a dynamic roster of artists including Victor Ray, Courteeners, Getdown Services, Jessica Winter, Mogwai, Justice, Jade Bird, and many more, supporting their growth and visibility across key media platforms.

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Olly Gunns

Agent, UTA

Olly Gunns joined UTA Music as a Coordinator in 2024. He started his career as an Intern at London nightclub E1 six years ago, before transitioning from Marketing Assistant to Talent Booker. Olly then joined Broadwick Live as Music Booker, working on Printworks and Drumsheds, as well as Field Day festival.

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Phoebe Inglis-Holmes

Radio Presenter & DJ

Phoebe’s no-stone-unturned attitude to new music has led her to present & produce shows on BBC Radio 6music; BBC Radio 1; the BBC Scotland TV channel, & beyond. Phoebe is also the host of BBC Introducing on BBC Radio Scotland every Friday night; a live music booker at independent booking agency 432 Presents; and a member of the board of directors for the Scottish Music Industry Association.

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Charlotte Edgeworth

Chair, Youth Music

Charlotte is passionate about finding ways for organisations to have a positive impact on their communities, their employees and wider society.  Starting her career in marketing and moving through the voluntary sector into Corporate Responsibility, Charlotte has worked across a variety of functions including Social Impact, DEI and Environmental Programmes. She is an expert in strategic grant-making and has led corporate foundations for global FTSE-listed organisations as well as having been CEO of a charity. In 2021 Charlotte joined Sony Music UK as their first Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact. In this role she leads on community programmes, charity partnerships and embedding equitable and inclusive practices across the company.

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Guvna B

Chair, Youth Music

Guvna B is a triple MOBO Award winning rapper, author and broadcaster from London. His album, The Village is On Fire (2023) debuted at number 1 on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Charts, and his sophomore book Unspoken: Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man (2021) became an Amazon bestseller. He has presented many documentaries across radio and TV including BBC's Gospel Meets Hip-
Hop, and regularly appears on The Zoe Ball Breakfast show (BBC Radio 4) and Fighting Talk (BBC 5 Live). He also works as a presenter for his beloved West Ham United. Guvna B is widely considered an influential and important voice within British rap music because of his uplifting lyricism and passion to see every young person reach their full potential. 

Adam Brown

Chief Commercial Officer, Access Group

Adam Brown is a passionate music lover and accomplished business leader who believes in music's transformative power. As Chief Commercial Officer at Access Group, he has led over 100 acquisitions since 2012, bringing strategic expertise honed during his time in leadership roles at the technology companies Access, Avid and Sibelius, the latter two developed and sold leading music software products. His commitment to making music accessible extends beyond his professional work - Adam served as trustee for Rhythms of the World for five years from 2009, supporting the successful Hitchin-based charity that ran an annual two-day music festival aimed at making live music accessible to children and young adults. An accountant by training, Adam combines financial acumen with genuine appreciation for the arts. Though he readily admits to having no musical talent himself, he's a devoted concert-goer and loves live music. His experience with music software at both Sibelius and Avid, reflects his commitment to supporting the creative industries that enrich our lives.

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Ifan Davies

Radio Presenter

Ifan Davies is a BBC presenter, producer and prominent Welsh musician and songwriter. As heard on BBC Radio Cymru, Radio 1 and Radio Wales, he brings a creative, bilingual voice to music broadcasting. He hosts a weekly Friday afternoon show on Radio Cymru, where he champions the best in Welsh music. Alongside his work in radio, Ifan is an accomplished performer and songwriter, working on his own musical projects as well as collaborating with other artists - both on stage and behind the mic.

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Kenny Barber

Relationship Manager for Black Music, PRS for Music

Kenny Barber is the Relationship Manager for Black Music at PRS for Music, supporting over 175,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. He works closely with high-profile songwriters, producers, and industry professionals, raising awareness of PRS and MCPS while helping music creators maximize their income and career growth. A former Sony ATV-signed singer-songwriter, Kenny is also Managing Director of Sonitus Music Group, overseeing R&B star Bellah, Grime prodigy RB and a dynamic tour management roster, including Nippa, Bawo, Ragz Originale, Kofi Stone, Fave and AntsLive. Beyond music, he is a devoted father of three who enjoys community football and playing chess in his free time.

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Sophie Williams

Staff Writer, Billboard UK

Sophie Williams is a music writer and broadcaster, born and raised in Cardiff. Formerly the New Music Editor at NME, she began working in journalism at the age of 16, landing her first byline with The Guardian two years later. Over the past eight years, she has profiled the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C., Laufey and Bring Me The Horizon, and has played a pivotal role in supporting the early careers of hundreds of rising artists, including English Teacher and Lola Young. She is now on staff at Billboard UK and The BRITs, alongside her work with the proudly independent Green Man Festival. In a freelance capacity, Sophie currently writes for titles such as The Observer, PRS and Welsh language zine Klust, and is a weekly guest on stations across the BBC radio network. She is also a Mercury Prize judge and a Senior Fellow for the John Schofield Trust, a charity which supports early career journalists in the UK.

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