More names added to speakers for the MMF's Manager Summit

11 September 2025 - Press release

Young’s Chloë Roberts, Rich Castillo (Lionbear Music Group), Ian Tunstall (SO Empire Management) and Daniel Ross (Ross Bennett Smith) added to speakers for the MMF’s Manager Summit  

 

• Sponsored by Sound Royalties, the one-day event takes place on Tuesday September 16th at London’s Amazing Grace 

• Alongside panels and presentations on investment and finance, the MMF will present exclusive new research on the value of music management

• Limited tickets are available now - priced at £55 for MMF members

 

The MMF have announced the final schedule for next week’s Manager Summit, with Chloë Roberts (Young) Rich Castillo (Lionbear Music Group), Ian Tunstall (SO Empire Management) and Daniel Ross (Ross Bennett Smith) joining a list of speakers from the likes of ATC Group, Wasserman, Bray & Krais, Concord Music Publishing, Rezonate and the Financial Times. 

Sponsored by Sound Royalties, the pioneering provider of creative-friendly funding solutions, the Summit takes place at London venue Amazing Grace on Tuesday September 16th. 

Following a keynote address from Sound Royalties CEO & Founder, Alex Heiche, the day will feature a series of panel discussions, talks and presentations as the MMF looks to join the dots on the changing dynamics of music management - with a particular emphasis on how managers are securing new forms of investment. 

The MMF will also unveil key findings from new economic research quantifying the economic value of music management, alongside a new guide to alternative finance.

A full schedule can be found here. 

Aimed at managers of all backgrounds and expertise, tickets for the Summit are available now with MMF members benefitting from a reduced price of £55.

Entry price includes lunch and refreshments, while MMF Associates, including Blackstage Forensic, Howden Insurance, OJK, Key Production, Simkins Partnership and Music First Partnershipwill provide on-site advice and networking. 

Annabella Coldrick, CEO, Music Managers Forum: 
“We are grateful to add Chloë, Rich, Ian and Daniel to our incredible list of expert speakers for next week’s Manager Summit. The event aims to help attendees navigate the fast-moving world of alternative finance, and gain insights on how to unlock new types of investment for both their creative clients and their own management companies.”

To set the scene for the day, the team at RMR Research will be unveiling key findings from a new research project that aims to demonstrate the economic value of music management and the expanded roles that managers perform. 

 

The Summit will be followed by the MMF AGM which is free and open to all current members  - although an RSVP is required.