INDUSTRY TAKEOVER SEMINARS ARE BACK AT THE TALENT HOUSE - UD'S BRAND NEW HQ

Uniting tomorrow's underground talent and today's most influential Black music culture leaders under one roof .

For many artists, traditionally the record deal was the big deal. But with the shift to streams, artists now release their own recordings long before a record label gets on board.

In this seminar, we will explore:

• So what is it that labels do that can still make a record deal attractive?
• What other options are now available to artists?
• And how has that impacted on the artist/label relationship?

Followed by a Q&A after the discussion.

In partnership with CMU:DIY

Chaired by Chris Cooke (co-Founder and MD of CMU)

With insights from an industry panel (names TBA).

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CHRIS COOKE is an editor, journalist and media entrepreneur. He is co-Founder and MD of CMU, a company that helps people navigate and understand the music business.

TIMOTHY ALEXANDER YOUDEOWEI (Music Strategy, The Orchard)

Timothy leads the Strategy efforts for the Orchard (Sony Music) in Europe & West Africa and is the founder of AGO Entertainment. His experience spans global artist and label signings, label acquisition and creation, partnerships, investments JVs and consulting.

TK (CEO, Manager & Label co-founder, Finesse Foreva)

Born in Greece and raised in Croydon, south London, Toby Egekwu aka TK started his journey into entrepreneurship aged 17, with live sound & studio engineering, expanding on his creative skills he studied Digital Film & TV. He has substantial experience in events, artist tour management, artist/producer management & development. He co-founded independent record and management label, Finesse Foreva, in the heart of Croydon with two childhood friends – platinum producer JB MADE IT & SK. Finesse Foreva has been behind some of the most impactful moments in the UK of late, with sold out tours, number 1 cuts, Platinum selling records and notably being recognised in their borough with the Pride Of Croydon Award for exceptional work in the community with young people.

CALLUM HAY (Head of Label Services, Ditto)

Head of Label Services UK for Ditto, running an experienced distribution, marketing and promotions team focused on giving independent artists the infrastructure to succeed in today’s music market – working with the likes of SL, JAY1, Ivorian Doll, SR, Jaz Karis, LD and more.

• 26th May
• Talent House, 3 Sugar House Lane, London E15 2QS
• £10, £5 concessions (Talent House members), discount available for education and community organisations (please email contact@udmusic.org for more info).

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