SPEAKERS 2025

Rapper

A Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered one of Africa's most successful rappers and is known for his Twi-language verses and contributions to the Azonto genre. His career includes numerous awards, multiple studio albums, and collaborations with artists from Ghana and internationally.

Artist Development, Artist Manager at Tuff Cookie

Starting out as a singer-songwriter, Nina achieved top 20 album chart placements, performed on major stages such as Splendour Festival and Rock City, and was featured on Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. Over time, she shifted her focus toward artist management and artist development, supporting emerging talent to achieve sell-out shows, secure features in NME and The Guardian, and appear on Leicester Square billboards for Spotify. Today, she combines her expertise in music with a dedication to nurturing the next generation of artists.

DJ & Presenter

Jess Iszatt is a radio presenter & DJ known for hosting BBC Radio 1’s Chillout Anthems and the flagship BBC Introducing show, where she champions emerging UK talent. She is also a respected event host, with appearances at the BRIT Awards 2025, The Mercury Awards and the WSL Hall of Fame.

Associate Manager

As the Associate Manager for Artist & Label Partnerships (UK & Ireland) at Spotify, Kevin works at the interface between the streaming platform, labels, and artists to drive partnership opportunities and strategic growth. Before joining Spotify in 2023, Kevin built experience in A&R and label operations, positioning him well to support artist and label strategies in streaming, playlisting and metadata optimisation.

Music Executive

Jennifer Jones is a Music Executive at ITV. She has experience as a Music Supervisor/producer/Label Manager and has a background in publishing, music marketing, events coordination and creative composition. Working alongside composers producers and clients to create sync opportunities. I'm a keen and accomplished musician with over 10 years experience in varied industry roles.

Radio DJ

Fee Mak is a London-based Radio and TV Presenter, best known as the host of the BBC 1Xtra Sunday Breakfast Show (7–11am). Her journey into broadcasting began at CSR 97.4FM, the student station at the University of Kent, where she balanced a BA (Hons) in French and Business Administration with presenting a weekly show spotlighting new talent. Her career quickly gained momentum at Westside Radio 89.6FM in London, where she moved from covering shows to hosting weekend slots and eventually the weekday drivetime show. In 2019, Fee was selected through the BBC Radio 1 Presenter Search, leading to high-profile opportunities on R1 including Christmas Drivetime, Early Breakfast, and daytime cover shows. Shortly after, she joined BBC 1Xtra, and in July 2022 secured her current role as host of the Sunday Breakfast Show, where her energy, personality, and connection with listeners continues to shine. Alongside radio, Fee has built a reputation as a confident and versatile presenter across TV and live events. She has appeared on BBC 1Xtra, KISS TV and 4Music, interviewing major names including Akon, Beenie Man, Tion Wayne, Kojo Anim, Saniyya Sidney, and Demi Singleton. Her hosting credits span an impressive range of platforms — from the MOBO Awards, AIM Awards, and Ditto X Meet the Music Industry, to leading UK dance events like Red Bull BC One UK Cypher and Move It, and even live in-game sports presenting for The Hundred (London Spirit) and the London Lions basketball team. Creativity has always been at the heart of Fee’s story. A classically trained dancer, she was a junior associate at The Royal Ballet School and performed in the West End musical Billy Elliot as a child. She has also expressed her artistry through fine art, sharing her work on Instagram and showcasing it in London exhibitions. Music, dance, and visual art all feed into Fee’s unique presenting style — bold, creative, and full of personality.

Award Winning Producer & Artist Manager

An award-winning producer, engineer, composer and artist manager with a track record of delivering UK chart-topping and sync-licensed music. Tristian started his career assisting major producers and working at academics’ studios, Tristan has since produced and mixed records for artists including Frank Turner and The Lottery Winners, and composed music for high-profile sync placements. His multi-faceted role, spanning artist management, production and composition, allows him to bridge creative vision and commercial opportunity, supporting artists to create music that resonates artistically and performs strategically.

Music Executive

Fiona Harte is a Music Executive for Sky TV commissioning composers for TV shows, Trailers and Promo's. Fiona works for Sky’s music production library, SATV and has previously worked as Head of Sync for London based record label Akira Records as well as New York Publishing house, Missing Link Music. Fiona has penned hits for a range of Television shows including The Traitors, Love Is Blind, The Ultimatum, Love Island, Hollyoaks, Home and Away, Brassic and BBC documentaries.

Sync Licensing Manager

Judy is the Sync Licensing Manager at Ditto Music, where she brings extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to her role. Originally from Ireland and now based in London, she began her career in sync as an A&R Sync Coordinator at Pure Sync, a prominent London-based music supervision company, where she developed a strong foundation in music supervision, sync licensing, and A&R. Judy has a background in corporate and event management in the music industry, which enables her to collaborate effectively with artists and professionals to bring innovative projects to life. She graduated in 2019 from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Music and Theatre Studies, where she also held the position of Students' Union Entertainments Officer. In addition to her career in sync, Judy is a singer, DJ, and theatre maker who has performed at multiple UK and Irish events and festivals.

Music Promoter/Booker

George Holmes is a leading music promoter and booker at This Feeling, one of the UK’s most influential champions of emerging talent. Each year, he books over 250 shows nationwide, from intimate grassroots venues to headline stages with capacities of up to 3,800. He also curates 12 major festival stages annually, including key slots at Isle of Wight, Truck, and Y Not Festival. George has worked with a wide range of artists at every stage of their journey from breakthrough acts like Sam Fender, Tom Grennan, and Gerry Cinnamon, to established names including Shed Seven and The Lightning Seeds. His work with This Feeling has helped nurture artists from their very first 100-cap shows to sold-out tours in venues over 2,500 capacity. George also collaborates with leading lifestyle and music brands such as Jack Daniels, Red Stripe, Barbour, Pretty Green, Scotts Menswear, Tessuti, Marshall Artist, and Signature Brew, curating exclusive events that fuse live music with culture and community. With a proven track record of spotting and supporting the UK’s next big artists.

Presenter

Jodie is the person in the know when it comes to new music. Some of her first ever tips to make it big included Arlo Parks & Griff. Jodie is the cover presenter for BBC Introducing Sussex & Surrey, giving artists their first radio plays.​ She also hosts her own live event 'Discover Monthly,'.

DJ de rádio /apresentador

Shell Zenner presents and curates a weekly show on Amazing Radio and presents weekend breakfast on XS Manchester as well as regularly presenting on BBC Radio Manchester. Shell has also been part an integral part of the team over at BBC Introducing for the last five years, working with the Lancashire, West Yorkshire and Manchester teams.

Host / Presenter

Nayha is a Radio and TV presenter from Slough. She is the host of the Official Asian Chart show on the BBC Asian Network and also presents on the Sky Arts show ‘Unmuted’ and ‘Desi Beat’ on Colors TV (Sky).

Marketing Manager

Chloe Kyei is a Marketing Manager at Polydor, leading innovative campaigns that elevate emerging and established artists.

Radio DJ / Presenter

Shell Zenner presents and curates a weekly show on Amazing Radio and presents weekend breakfast on XS Manchester. She also presents on BBC Radio Manchester. Shell has been a key part of the BBC Introducing team for the last 5 years, working with the Lancashire, West Yorkshire and Manchester teams.

Managing Director

Tom Weller is the Managing Director of Ditto Music Publishing, a global music publishing service for independent artists and songwriters.

Music Producer

Ski is an Artist, Keyboard player, Producer, Remixer and Composer from London. Having started his career with The K-Creative who were signed to Gilles Peterson's Talkin' Loud label in 1991, he has gone on to release three solo albums, play keyboards with bands such as Galliano, Raw Stylus & Two Banks of Four, remix over 50 tracks, and work at Xenomania. He currently releases music on his own label, Primaudial Records, writes & produces with artists such as Incognito Dave Lee, Valerie Etienne, and Duke Dumont. He has an Ambient Electronic project called Ayota, and also makes regular radio shows. Alongside his production work, Ski holds the position of Head of Education & Curriculum at Point Blank Music School where he manages their degree programmes. He has also made over a hundred tutorial videos for the school's YouTube channel which have racked up over ten million views, and is an Ableton Certified Trainer.

Apresentador//DJ

Podcaster, drummer and host, Ollie brings over 13 years experience at the BBC to this year’s The Feeback Sessions. Having appeared regularly on BBC Music Introducing, BBC Radio One, 6 Music, 1Xtra, and the renowned BBC World Service, Ollie departed the BBC in 2021 to create the immersive “The Heavy Hooks Show,” a weekly rock & metal podcast which finds itself in the top 10% of most globally shared podcasts.

Host / DJ

Podcaster, drummer and host, Ollie brings over 13 years experience at the BBC to this year’s feedback sessions. Having appeared on BBC Music Introducing, BBC Radio One, 6 Music, 1Xtra, and the BBC World Service, Ollie left the BBC to create the immersive rock & metal podcast “The Heavy Hooks Show,”.

Talent Buyer

Jana is a Talent Buyer for Festival Republic, booking Gunnersbury Park’s 25,000-capacity events and major festivals like Reading & Leeds. She’s worked across genres, promoting UK tours and delivering sold-out headline shows from artists including boygenius, Korn and Limp Bizkit.

Founder

Josh Robinson is one of the UK’s most exciting music presenters and the founder behind LMSUK, the agency helping unsigned artists go full time by building fanbases that make the industry come to them. Simply smart social media strategies that get results. Through his radio show (50,000+ weekly listeners), live interviews and more, Josh has created content with acts such as Sam Fender, Loyle Carner, Tom Grennan and The Kooks and sat at the centre of the fastest-growing movement in British music: creators who own their audience and their future. Josh is trusted by platforms like BBC Introducing, BIMM, and Express FM to host conversations that cut through the noise, helping artists stop marketing like amateurs and start growing like professionals. When he’s not behind the mic, Josh is leading a team that’s scaled over 300 musicians into sustainable careers using fan-first, social media marketing, proving that in today’s industry, you don’t need permission. Just the right plan.

Founder & Publicist

Jaisha Thomas-Hinds is a Publicist and the Founder of Our House Publicity, crafting powerful narratives and securing standout media moments for rising and established talent.

Artist/Content Creator

Content creator, recording artist & Award winning producer. From Billboard chart hits and numerous award nominations to viral videos and trending sounds amassing over 100 million views across platforms – Happi the Creator continues to reshape success for musicians & creatives alike. Most notably known for his infectious remixes and charismatic videos, Happi’s ability to reimagine music and sound has caught the attention of people across the globe.

Interviewer & Creator

A Creative Strategist & visionary behind the YouTube interview series Stargazer. Iona is a Music journalist, content curator, DJ and presenter with a passion for promoting artists. Following several years of studying across the UK and Europe, Iona launched her business New Fine Art Exchange (NFAE) that connects customers with young, exciting artists, offers people affordable art, and allows artists a space to share their work.

Founder of House of Z

Deej is the co-founder of House of Z, a London based creative management company behind artists like Kidwild, A1xJ1, Highlyy and more. Known for blending sharp audience building strategy with storytelling. From millions of records sold to several successful campaigns, he’s helping shape a new era of UK talent from the ground up. Beyond music, House of Z also leads on brand building & strategy with 3× British Middleweight Champion Denzel Bentley, expanding their reach across sport and entertainment. Deej’s work sits where culture, creativity and conviction meet, turning raw ideas into real movements.

Senior Music Executive and Brand Strategist founder of ADTV x ADTV Creative.

Amaru Wilcox is a uniquely multifaceted music executive, cultural marketing strategist, and media innovator with a reputation defined by impact, consistency, and a rare ability to elevate artists across both the music industry and the consumer brand world. As an A&R, Amaru’s track record speaks for itself: • 500M+ streams across his projects • 1 Grammy-nominated R&B album • 2 Official UK Top 20 albums • 1 Official UK Top 10 album • 2 Top 20 singles • 3 executive-produced charting albums His A&R work spans collaborations with some of the most influential names in contemporary rap including Central Cee, Nemzzz, K-Trap, Blanco, Clavish, and others, he has become a trusted creative partner for artists, labels, and management teams across the UK, USA, and Africa. Amaru is also the founder of ADTV, widely regarded as the UK’s leading platform for informative and introspective artist interviews in the UK. The platform has featured interviews with cultural heavyweights such as A$AP Rocky, Skepta, Bryson Tiller, J. Cole, Burna Boy, DBE, Davido, Giggs, Jessie J, Rita Ora, Ciara, the platform has surpassed 18 million views and is respected for its depth, integrity, and documentation of modern music culture. His industry experience includes roles at Polydor Records, PRS, and Vevo, contributing to his well-rounded understanding of the music ecosystem — from rights and revenue to label operations and global digital strategy.

Associate Director, Editorial & Programming, EU

Jaqueline Lockinger is an editorial and programming professional at Vevo, known for her work in music storytelling and content curation.

DJ

A global DJ and cultural connector DJ Firestarr is renowned for his instinctive ability to set the tone, read the crowd, and elevate the energy. From high-octane club nights across London, New York, Marbella, and Milan, to curating soundtracks for global brands and festivals, Firestarr continues to shape moments that move the culture. Having toured and shared stages with icons such as Giggs (Landlord Tour), Mobb Deep & Alchemist (Paris Fashion Week), and Kranium, Firestarr’s sets span exclusive underground sessions, major festivals, and international fashion events.

Global Head of Artist & Label Services

Chris Mooney is Ditto Music's Global Head of Artist & Label Services and will be on hand to offer expert advice to Ditto X guests and artists. Chris has a wealth of top level industry experience, joining Ditto back in 2018 as Head of US Operations following an 8-year stint at Tunecore.

Manager & Co-Founder

TK Born in Greece & raised in South London, Croydon. Toby Egekwu aka TK started his entrepreneurship journey aged 17 in live sound & studio engineering, then on expanding his creative skills in the video & film industry, graduating in Digital Film & TV. He has substantial experience in event/tour management, artist/producer management and development.

Performer

Seafoam Green are Irish band Dave O'Grady and Muireann McDermott Long. The pair specialise in what we now call Americana. If you want blues, gospel, and folk, they’ve got it, but what they’ve actually perfected across two albums and many live shows is the sound of a glorious rock n’ soul revival.

CEO & Music Industry Innovator

Loraa White is the CEO and founder of Music Video Marketplace, a pioneering music tech platform transforming how artists access high-quality, ready-made music videos. With over 15 years’ experience as a music video director, Loraa has worked with a diverse range of musicians and record labels, crafting visually striking stories that elevate their sound. Now, she’s channelling her creative and industry expertise into technology—bridging the gap between artistry and innovation to make professional music videos more accessible worldwide.

Talent Manager & Founder

Anthony Layiwola is a music and entertainment manager and the founder of Base N Rebulz Entertainment, a management, recording and consultancy company, which focuses on the development of artists and their brands.

Co-Founder

Gill started her career at Capital Radio, working her way up over 10 years to become Head of Entertainment. Gill was responsible for pulling together the first 100K capacity one-day music festival Party in the Park. She is the Co-founder of Black Deer Festival, Black Deer Live and Black Deer Radio.

Live Booking Agent

Joe Frampton is a live booking agent at Midnight Mango, an international booking agency based in Glastonbury, England.

Programme Officer

Phoebe Cross is a Programme Officer at Youth Music, a UK-based charity focused on youth music education. Her work involves improving access and participation in music for young people through funding, learning, and community music leadership.

Director

Luke Joynes is a Director of Coalition Presents, an agency representing talent including legendary radio hosts, up-and-coming musicians, and incredible artists.

Senior Promotions Manager

Shanté is the Senior Promotions Manager at Ditto, spearheading promotional campaigns for artists navigating the independent scene. With a background in music journalism and years working across radio and artist campaigns, Shanté brings a deep understanding of how to elevate breakout talent.

Senior A&R Consultant

Adele White is a Senior A&R Consultant, driving impactful artist development and release strategies.

Producer / Artist Manager / Creative Director

KJ Spio is a prominent artist manager, label executive, producer, and creative director known for building the global presence of artists from Africa and the UK.

Director

Nikki is an industry professional specialising in IP scouting, digital distribution and artist relations, recognised with Microsoft Social Enterprise of the Year and HSBC Company of the Year. She has signed acts such as Ayelle and Cat Burns, worked releases for artists like David Guetta.

Relationship Manager for Black Music

Kenny Barber is the Relationship Manager for Black Music at PRS for Music, a collective management organisation that serves over 165,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.

Relationship Manager for Black Music

Bertina joined music licensing company PPL at the start of 2023. As an account manager she works closely with some of the UK’s leading performers to help ensure they are fairly compensated for their work. Bertina is an expert in her field and has built an extensive career in music rights management.

Streaming Promotions Manager

Ayesha Charles is Ditto Music's Streaming Promotions Manager and found of Gyals On Road, an audio collective of black femme creatives.

Creative Industries & Events Manager

Part of the Creative Industries & Events Department at SupaJam, Tom helps students develop real-world skills beyond the classroom. Drawing on his background in music education and live events. He has previously played a key role in managing the SupaJam Stage at the Black Deer Festival.

Head of Music & Talent, EU

Carl Young has a wealth of experience in the music industry, having held various positions at companies such as Vevo, Essentially Group, and Flatpack Recordings. With a degree in Music Industry Management from Solent University, Carl has worked in roles such as Head of Music & Talent, Events Coordinator/Manager, and Promoter/DJ. Carl has also gained valuable experience in marketing, promotions, and event organization throughout their career.

Singer/Songwriter

Luke Pickett is a UK-born singer-songwriter who emerged from post-hardcore band Her Words Kill. Driven by raw, soulful vocals and honest storytelling, Luke creates music that resonates deeply with those who truly listen.

Founder

BIG HUG MUSIC GROUP is a one-man operation built on old-school A&R instincts, bringing 25+ years of industry experience across management, publishing, sync, and national radio plugging. It has delivered playlist and sync wins plus support across Spotify, BBC Radio, and more.

Presenter

Casey Dale is the presenter of BBC Music Introducing in Kent as well as a Multimedia Production Manager across podcasts, audio, video and social.

Artist

A 23-year-old alluring up-and-coming pop artist from London, UK. Having accomplished over 1.3 million global streams across 20 tracks and over 60,000 social media followers, Max's fan base is quickly growing all over the world. Having signed a record deal and a publishing deal with Regent Street Records at the end of 2024.

Singer/Songwriter

The Neo-Soul sweetheart from Newham.

Singer/Songwriter

Ashley Singh is an East London singer-songwriter known for emotionally compelling songs about love and heartbreak, who gained viral popularity on TikTok with his song "Keep Me".

Music Producer / Composer / Vocalist

I have co-written with Hans Zimmer and performed with Professor Green. I have created a wide range of music for some of the worlds biggest brands via global music agencies such as BMG, EMI, Warner Chappell, Sister Music, SIREN, Wake The Town, MassiveMusic (Amsterdam/ LDN/Warsaw), DLMDD, Sonic Brand and Leland. I love to collaborate and regularly work with world class vocalists and session musicians. I’m a self-proclaimed melody queen who has distinguished herself as a composer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (bass, guitar, piano, synths, drums, vocals). I have been trained in the art of mixing by Grammy award winning engineer Aamir Yaqub. My music has been synced on the BBC, Netflix and ITV and I have produced bespoke music for TikTok, ITV, eBay, Deliveroo, McDonalds, Amazon, American Express, Airwick, Sensodyne, Sky, T-Mobile, Samsung, Lancôme, Facebook, EE, HECK, Tombola, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Bayer and VISA to name a few. I never work to anything but the highest standard and truly love what I do.

Marketing Manager

Head of Label Services UK

Callum Hay is Head of Ditto Music Label Services within the UK and will be appearing on Ditto's panel on How to Run a DIY Campaign.

A&R / Label Manager