Annie Mac reveals further details for AMP London conference

11 February 2020 - Press release

SPEAKERS AND TOPICS CONFIRMED

ELLIE GOULDING, JAMIE OBORNE, OLLY ALEXANDER AND MORE

 

Britain’s premier music tastemaker Annie Mac has announced further details for this year’s AMP London Conference held on Friday 6th March at Camden House, with more names still to be announced. Buy tickets now from www.gigsandtours.com & https://www.anniemacpresents.com/london.

Attendees can expect an insight into today’s rapidly evolving industry through AMP’s conference as it aims to spotlight inspiring topics that will ignite conversations surrounding the landscape of the industry and highlight what’s going on behind the scenes that will shape the future. There is also the opportunity to ask questions and network with key music players throughout the day. On the conference day, Annie Mac explains:

“This music industry of ours is changing rapidly, artists are taking control of their careers. The independent path has proven viable and streaming has democratised the consumption process, making commercial success up for grabs to anyone who wants to give it a go. It’s a really exciting time.

There are still, however, huge sticking points for me; the conservatism when it comes to gender representation; the lack of diversity through the top tiers of the industry; the lack of systematic procedure to protect artists when it comes to mental health; and the urgent need for action on the industry’s contribution to the environmental crisis. Come and join us, there is still much to discuss!” 

 

The full list of topics and speakers are below:

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS: HOW ARE WOMEN IN MUSIC TAKING CHARGE?

Moderated by Annie Mac

Amber Davis Head of A&R, Warner Chappell

Laura Davidson Festival Booker, All Points East / BST Hyde Park 

Rebecca Allen President, Decca Records

Summer Marshall Agent, CAA

Tiffany Calver DJ / Broadcaster

 

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY: HOW CAN WE PUT THE ENVIRONMENT FIRST?

Moderated by Chiara BadialiJulie’s Bicycle, Music Declares Emergency, Powerful Thinking

Caius Pawson Founder, Young Turks / A&R Director, XL Recording

Fay Milton Savages, 180db, Music Declares Emergency

Melvin Benn MD, Festival Republic

 

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY WITH DAVID JOSEPH: A KEYNOTE INTERVIEW WITH THE CHAIRMAN & CEO OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK

Moderated by Annie Mac

 

THE POWER OF INFLUENCE: EXPLORING THE GROWING IMPACT OF CULTURES FROM AFRICA IN UK MUSIC

Moderated by Aniefiok Ekpoudom Journalist, The Guardian

Alec Boateng Head of A&R, Atlantic Records UK

Fuse ODGArtist 

Grace Ladoja Founder of Metallic Inc and Homecoming

Irene Agbontaen Fashion Designer & Cultural Consultant

Tunde Ogundipe Music Tech Executive

 

A CALL TO ACTION: TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Moderated by Annie Mac

Ben Mawson Tap Management, Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey & more

Ben Mortimer co-President, Polydor Records

Ellie Goulding Artist

Jordan Stephens Artist, Rizzle Kicks

Maya Jama TV / Radio Presenter

 

RESHAPING THE WORLD: HAS POPULAR CULTURE EMBRACED LGBTQ+ ARTISTS IN 2020?

Moderated by Zing Tsjeng Executive Editor, VICE UK

Jamie Ahye Atlantic Records / co-founder of Pride in Music 

Jodie Harsh Artist / DJ

Olly Alexander Artist, Years & Years 

Paula Akpan Journalist & co-founder of Black Girl Fest

Rina SawayamaArtist

 

THE STATE OF INDEPENDENCE: RELEASING RECORDS AND BUILDING ICONS IN 2020

Moderated by Ben HomewoodSenior Staff Writer, Music Week

Jamie Oborne CEO & Founder, Dirty Hit

Kwame Kwaten  Point Blank Recordings, Ferocious Management, Cre8ting Vision

Matt Riley VP A&R AWAL

Zena White MD, Partisan Records

 

ARTISTIC DIFFERENCES: THE ARTISTS PERSPECTIVES OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Moderated by Annie Mac

Blaine Harrison Artist, Mystery Jets 

Mahalia Artist

Raye Artist