• Eric Mackay, EVP Digital Strategy, Warner Chappell to present keynote speech on the challenges facing songwriters in the digital age
• Marketing leader Karma Bertelsen talks diversity as Kilimanjaro Live joins the line-up with Lewis Silkin & ATC Live
• War Child’s Head Of Music & Entertainment Rich Clarke explores how music can directly impact serious political and social conversations in the world, notably in Syria, Palestine & Africa
• FastForward is now in its third year, offering direct, first class industry insight to over 1,000 delegates through the past five future facing industry conferences across Amsterdam, London and Sydney

FastForward has announced its second line-up of speakers as it returns to The British Library on Friday 28 September for its acclaimed music industry conference.

Warner Chappell, Lewis Silkin, Abbey Road Studios, ATC Live, War Child & Kilimanjaro Live were unveiled on the line-up for the future-focused platform today, joining the likes of Sony Music, Global Radio, AWAL, Ferocious Talent & Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

Chris Carey, CEO of Media Insight Consulting and Founder of FastForward, said:
“We are hugely excited to return to London this year. Whether you’re an artist looking to bring together a team to release your record, an executive at a record label or a promoter, FastForward is the perfect platform to meet and learn from the most progressive thinkers in our industry. We’re proud to bring together a brilliant network of music lovers who are delivering relevant and practical insights to foster a more effective & future proofed music industry.”

The conference has developed an international reputation for offering a unique learning and networking experience, allowing for deeper discussion amongst those in the formative stages of their career. Delegates have a chance to not only develop their knowledge of their sector within the music industry, but to explore and learn from progressive thinkers across a host of other areas.
2018’s conference includes sessions on the art of songwriting, how to sell out shows, the future of music and technology, the relationship between data and A&R, video strategy and radio, and a fascinating insight into how music can affect real-time positive change in tackling poverty and international violence.

Last year’s sell-out European events attracted executives from all over the world including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Holland, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US. A strong line-up of professionals, drawn from the music and media sectors includes:

Bronya Francis            UK Product Manager, Warp Records
Charlotte de Burgh-Holder    Senior Sales & Marketing Analyst, Sony Music
Chris Carey            CEO, Media Insight Consulting / Founder, FastForward
Cliff Fluet            Partner, Lewis Silkin
Eric Mackay            EVP Digital Strategy, Warner/Chappell
David Weiszeld            CEO, Soundcharts (France)
Emily Scoggins            Marketing Consultant, Ex-Head of Marketing at The O2
Felix Canetty-Clarke        Research A&R and Analytics Manager at Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Hashim Riaz            Junior Programme Manager, Abbey Road Red
Holly Madge            Drummer/Percussionist & Owner, Sailaway Dress Co.
Holly Manners            A&R, Warner Bros
James Fleury            Founder & Director, Nouvague
Jess Beston            Founder, Tiny Monster Artist Development & Management (Australia)
Karma Bertelsen        Marketing Manager, Kilimanjaro Live
Kev Mulloy            Head of Video, Global Radio
Kwame Kwaten            Manager, Ferocious Talent
Lauren Deakin Davies        Award-Winning Music Producer
Matt Hanner            Agent, ATC Live
Matt Riley            Senior Director of Creative, AWAL
Mirek Stiles            Head of Audio Products, Abbey Road Studios
Rich Clarke            Music & Entertainment Manager, War Child UK
Vanessa Picken            Founder and CEO, Comes with Fries (Australia)

£135 until 31 August 2018
Lunch included
Tickets avilable here