The MMF's Manager Summit to focus on alternative investment

04 September 2025 - Press release

 

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

• The MMF will present new exclusive research and aim to demystify the world of investment and finance for managers

• Limited tickets are available now, with a 70% discount for MMF members

 

The MMF will unveil exclusive new economic research quantifying the value of music management, alongside a new guide to alternative finance for managers and their clients at the upcoming Manager Summit on Tuesday 16th September (10.15am to 4.30pm).

Sponsored by Sound Royalties, the pioneering provider of creative-friendly funding solutions, the all-day event takes place at London venue Amazing Grace and will feature a range of panel discussions, talks and presentations as the MMF look to join the dots on the changing dynamics of music management - with a particular emphasis on how managers are securing new forms of investment for both clients they work with and to develop their own businesses. 

A new guide will include a directory of fintech and catalogue acquisition businesses, and explore how management businesses can make themselves more investible. 

 

Confirmed speakers include:

• Alex Heiche, founder and CEO, Sound Royalties

• Ric Salmon, Chief Growth Officer, ATC Group

• Kim Frankiewicz, EVP of Worldwide A&R, Concord Music Publishing 

• Rob Challice, Wasserman Music 

• Jennifer Horton, Matrix Artists / Matrix Equity Partners

• Ludovic Hunter-Tilney, Financial Times

• Maarten Puddy, Entertainment Manager and founder, VOWTA Management 

• Joseph Davis, Partner & Head of Corporate, Bray & Krais

• Alessia Avallone, Founder & Director, Language of Sound 

• Cam Blackwood, hit record producer, songwriter & co-founder and CXO, Rezonate Music

• Ruth Melville, Director, RMR Research

• Charlie Pierce, founder & CEO, Neverno Management

 

Aimed at managers of all backgrounds and expertise, tickets for the Summit are available now with MMF members benefitting from a 70% discount. 

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

 

Annabela Coldrick, CEO, Music Managers Forum: 
"The MMF's annual Summit combines expert research and presentations with a series of relatable discussions and workshops that offer insights, advice and inspiration about building a successful management business. All at a highly affordable ticket price. 

"This year's event focuses on navigating the fast-moving area of alternative investment, with the help of an all-new guide we will launch on the day. I would urge anyone interested in attending to book their place today. We have limited capacity at the venue, and cannot accept walk-ins."

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.