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9/12/16
MUSEXPO EUROPE UNITES MUSIC INDUSTRY FOR
INSIGHTFUL CREATIVE & BUSINESS DISCUSSIONS & NETWORKING



Now less than a week from launch, MUSEXPO Europe is set to bring leaders from the UK, European and global music and media industries to London’s Millennium Mayfair Hotel from next Sunday, September 18th – 20th. Returning to London after six years, the leading industry conference and showcase event will deliver its boutique, innovative and widely respected programming, alongside partners Music Week, as it prepares for the 13th edition of its flagship Los Angeles event next spring.

MUSEXPO Europe’s list of confirmed attendees includes: Aditya Sharma – Head Of Music, Radio Fritz (Germany); Alec Boateng – A&R Director, Atlantic Records UK; Andrι de Raaff – CEO & Co-Founder, Imagem Music Group (Holland); Andrew Parsons – Managing Director, Ticketmaster UK; Anna Hildur Hildibrandsdottir – Programme Director, Nordic Music Export & Chair, European Music Export Exchange; Anurag Rao – Founder & CEO, Canvas Talent & Co-Founder & CEO, Farout Media (India); Ben Cooper – Controller, BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra (UK); Bob Shennan – Controller, BBC Radio 2, 6 Music, Asian Network & Director, BBC Music; Colin Lester – Founder, JEM Music; Connie Farr – Music Supervisor & Creative Director, ThinkSynch Music; Damaris Rex-Taylor – General Manager, Disturbing London; Daniel Glass – Founder & President, Glassnote Entertainment Group (USA); Danielle Perry – Presenter, Absolute Radio; Dumi Oburota – Founder & Managing Director, Disturbing London; Ed Kershaw – Chief Commercial Officer, 7digital; Ed Peto – Managing Director, Outdustry; Gabe Turner – Director, Fulwell 73; Glen Rowe – Tour Director, Muse/Cato Music Ltd.; Guy Moot – Managing Director, U.K. & President, European Creative, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Jane Dyball – CEO, MPA Group Of Companies; Jeff Smith – Head Of Music, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music (UK); Jo Dipple – Chief Executive, UK Music; Jobst-Henning Neermann - Head of Marketing & Strategic Marketing, KBK Konzert-Kόnstleragentur GmbH (Germany); Joel Denver – President & Publisher, AllAccess (U.S.); Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE – Chairman, ROAR Group; Julie Weir – Label Head, Music For Nations; Korda Marshall – Sr. VP, BMG & Founder, Infectious Records; Leo Pearlman – Producer, Fulwell 73; Marc Robinson – President, Globe – Creative & Commercial, Universal Music UK; Mark Strippel – Head Of Programmes, BBC Asian Network (UK); Mike Walsh – Deputy Programme Director & Head Of Music, Radio X (UK); Mike Smith – President of Music, Virgin EMI; Natasha Bent – Live Agent, UTA Music; Oum Pradutt – Founder & Managing Director, Phase 1 (Asia); Patrik Larsson – A&R & Label Manager, Playground Scandinavia; Peter Smidt – Founder & Creative Director, Eurosonic Noorderslag (Holland); Phil Bowdery – President Of Touring International, Live Nation UK; Rak Sanghvi – Managing Director, UK & Int’l, Spirit B-Unique; Rebecca Allen – Managing Director, Decca Records; Rob Graham – Managing Director & CEO, EON Media Group & Executive Producer, Asia Pop 40; Rob Hallett – CEO, Robomagic; Robert Ashcroft – CEO, PRS For Music; Robert Litsen – CEO, Cosmos Music (Scandinavia); Sammy Andrews – Artist Manager, LOCK; Sanken Sandqvist – Managing Director, BMG Scandinavia; Sigi Schuller – Sr. Director A&R, Universal Music Germany; Ted Cockle – President, Virgin EMI; Zoe Stainsby – Entertainment Marketing Consultant and many others.

Island Records UK’s President, Darcus Beese, will also be honored as the inaugural recipient of the “European Executive of the Year Award” which will be presented during the special gala dinner that closes MUSEXPO Europe on Tuesday September 20th. The gala dinner has limited seating with priority access to MUSEXPO Europe’s registered delegates, with spaces filling quickly.

If you’d like to attend - registration for MUSEXPO Europe 2016 and the gala awards dinner is still currently open at www.musexpo.net. A&R Worldwide newsletter readers are eligible for a 10% discount from the current registration cost. For additional information contact Tyler Polzin at tyler@anrworldwide.com.



8/22/16
ISLAND RECORDS UK PRESIDENT DARCUS BEESE TO BE HONORED AS
MUSEXPO’S 2016 “EUROPEAN EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR”



Darcus Beese
Island Records UK President Darcus Beese will be the inaugural recipient of the “European Executive of the Year Award” presented at A&R Worldwide’s 4th edition of its MUSEXPO Europe event in association with the UK’s Music Week.

The award honors an executive with a stellar track record across Europe over the last 12 months, who has helped set new standards in artistic and commercial achievement. Beese certainly fits the bill! Island has been on an incredible run of No.1s on the albums charts with artists including Catfish & The Bottlemen, PJ Harvey and Ariana Grande, plus Drake’s near-record-breaking hold on the UK singles No.1.

“MUSEXPO European Executive of The Year…Wow!” stated Beese. “I don’t know what to say. I’ve been in music and Island Records for pretty much all my adult life and I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be.”

The award will be presented during the special gala dinner that closes MUSEXPO Europe on Tuesday September 20th. The conference takes place September 18th – 20th at the Millennium Hotel in Mayfair, London and features an array of top music business executives from across the UK, Europe and the world.

“Every day is an honor, and a privilege, to come in and run this amazing label full of incredible artists and the absolute best staff,” stated Beese. “It’s always been about the music, the artists and the people in the company and I believe we are the best. So while I am the recipient of this award, it really does belong to everyone at Island, all the artists and all the people who work here because they love music and want to be a part of it.”

For more details, to book VIP dinner tickets and to register for MUSEXPO Europe, log on to www.musexpo.net, or contact Tyler Polzin at tyler@anrworldwide.com.

MUSEXPO EUROPE CONFIRMS MORE INDUSTRY LEADERS AS EVENT PREPARES ITS RETURN TO LONDON



In preparation for its kick-off in London next month, MUSEXPO Europe, taking place September 18th – 20th, continues to add some of the music industry’s most inspiring, innovative and successful executives to its burgeoning line-up.

Among the list of confirmed participants at MUSEXPO Europe are included:

Aditya Sharma Andrι de Raaff Anna Hildur Anurag Rao Ben Cooper Bob Shennan

Colin Lester Connie Farr Daniel Glass Dumi Oburota Guy Moot Jeff Smith

Jo Dipple Jonathan Shalit Korda Marshall Mike Walsh Mike Smith Rebecca Allen

Robert Litsen Sanken Sandqvist Steve Schnur Ted Cockle Zoe Stainsby

Aditya Sharma – Head Of Music, Radio Fritz (Germany); Andrι de Raaff – CEO & Co-Founder, Imagem Music Group (Holland); Anna Hildur Hildibrandsdottir – Programme Director, Nordic Music Export & Chair, European Music Export Exchange; Anurag Rao – Founder & CEO, Canvas Talent & Co-Founder & CEO, Farout Media (India); Ben Cooper – Controller, BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra (UK); Bob Shennan – Controller, BBC Radio 2, 6 Music, Asian Network & Director, BBC Music; Colin Lester – Founder, JEM Music; Connie Farr – Music Supervisor & Creative Director, ThinkSynch Music; Damaris Rex-Taylor – General Manager, Disturbing London; Daniel Glass – Founder & President, Glassnote Entertainment Group (USA); Dumi Oburota – Founder & Managing Director, Disturbing London; Ed Peto – Managing Director, Outdustry; Gabe Turner – Director, Fulwell 73; Glen Rowe – Tour Director, Muse/Cato Music Ltd.; Guy Moot – Managing Director, U.K. & President, European Creative, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Jane Dyball – CEO, MPA Group Of Companies; Jeff Smith – Head Of Music, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music (UK); Jo Dipple – Chief Executive, UK Music; Jobst-Henning Neermann - Head of Marketing & Strategic Marketing, KBK Konzert-Kόnstleragentur GmbH (Germany); Joel Denver – President & Publisher, AllAccess (U.S.); Jonathan Shalit – Chairman, ROAR Group; Korda Marshall – Sr. VP, BMG & Founder, Infectious Records; Leo Pearlman – Producer, Fulwell 73; Marc Robinson – President, Globe – Creative & Commercial, Universal Music UK; Mark Strippel – Head Of Programmes, BBC Asian Network (UK); Mike Walsh – Deputy Programme Director & Head Of Music, Radio X (UK); Mike Smith – President of Music, Virgin EMI; Oum Pradutt – Founder & Managing Director, Phase 1 (Asia); Patrik Larsson – A&R & Label Manager, Playground Scandinavia; Peter Smidt – Founder & Creative Director, Eurosonic Noorderslag (Holland); Rak Sanghvi – Managing Director, UK & Int’l, Spirit B-Unique; Rebecca Allen – Managing Director, Decca Records; Rob Graham – Managing Director & CEO, EON Media Group & Executive Producer, Asia Pop 40; Rob Hallett – CEO, Robomagic; Robert Ashcroft – CEO, PRS For Music; Robert Litsen – CEO, Cosmos Music (Scandinavia); Sammy Andrews – Artist Manager, LOCK; Sanken Sandqvist – Managing Director, BMG Scandinavia; Sigi Schuller – Sr. Director A&R, Universal Music Germany; Steve Schnur – Worldwide Executive & President, EA Music Group; Steve Smith – COO, Arabian Radio Network; Ted Cockle – President, Virgin EMI; Zoe Stainsby – Co-Founder, Iconic Artists and many others.

To view the full agenda click HERE. Early Bird Registration expires in just over a week so click HERE now to save and enter code ARMUSE10 for an additional 10% discount. Additionally, MUSEXPO Europe has special delegate rates in place at the conference hotel – the Millennium London Mayfair – which are filling quickly. Click HERE for more information on accessing these discounted rates now!

For any additional questions visit www.musexpo.net or reach out to Tyler Polzin at tyler@anrworldwide.com.

MUSEXPO EUROPE 2016 ANNOUNCES SHOWCASING ARTISTS – WHO’S NEXT TO JOIN THE RANKS OF ARTISTS LAUNCHED FROM THE MUSEXPO STAGE?



Over the years and across three continents, MUSEXPO has been the launching pad for numerous artist discoveries and/or signings across the U.S. or globe via the quality showcase opportunities it provides. Whether its Katy Perry, LMFAO, Jessie J, Frank Turner, Robyn, The Chevin, The Temper Trap, Sheppard, Gavin James, or many others who have taken the stage prior to their global success – MUSEXPO has always provided proactive industry, fans and others a chance to be the first to find the next great new discovery, no matter what continent the artists come from.

An array of top emerging global talent is set to arrive in London in for MUSEXPO’s return to Europe next month. This inspiring tier of unearthed global talent will showcase at the legendary 100 Club with the majority of the talent available for signing, licensing, booking, legal representation and/or publishing.

Taking place on Monday, September 19th, MUSEXPO Europe’s artist showcases will feature N. America’s Madyx; Australia’s Starlight Theatre; Ireland’s State Lights and London-based Tara Lee; Switzerland’s Veronica Fusaro; and Sweden’s WOE.

Click HERE to get more information on MUSEXPO Europe’s talented showcasing acts!



8/8/16
MUSEXPO EUROPE RETURNS TO ENGLAND – UNVEILS EXCITING & INNOVATIVE EXECUTIVES JOINING ITS SEPTEMBER EVENT IN THE HEART OF LONDON



MUSEXPO Europe, taking place in London September 18th – 20th 2016, is fast approaching and the event, which has been hosted on three continents and is preparing for its flagship Los Angeles event’s 13th edition in 2017, has confirmed a diverse cross-section of industry leaders from Europe and beyond with an opportunity for professionals from the music and related communities to register to attend the London confab. The event is being organized in association with A&R Worldwide and Music Week.

Bob Shennan Guy Moot Jo Dipple

The event will kick-off with an intimate networking reception on Sunday, September 18th followed the next day by its panel programming including the Global Keynote: “The State of the European Sonic Union” which will be moderated by Music Week Editor Mark Sutherland and feature: Bob Shennan – Controller, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music; Guy Moot –Managing Director, U.K. & President, European Creative, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; and UK Music’s Chief Executive Jo Dipple with others to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Ben Cooper Steve Schnur Daniel Glass Korda Marshall

Day one will also include a special keynote by BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra Controller, Ben Cooper, who will delve into BBC Radio 1’s music initiatives – including its role in pop culture not just in the UK but globally, as well as how it has had to evolve to meet the changing needs of its listeners.

The event will also welcome EA (Electronic Arts) Music Group’s Worldwide Executive & President, Steve Schnur for a special one-on-one keynote interview that will see Steve sharing the success of EA’s global marketing with music and the evolution of gaming in the world of VR, streaming, branding and so much more!

Glassnote Founder Daniel Glass and BMG UK’s Korda Marshall, undoubtedly two of the most visionary and talented A&R executives, will discuss the evolution of modern day A&R (with several other key A&R executives to be unveiled this month) in the world of today’s rapid digital and streaming eco-systems.

Some additional participants in MUSEXPO Europe include:

Aditya Sharma André de Raaff Anna Hildur Anurag Rao Colin Lester Connie Farr

Jeff Smith Jonathan Shalit Mike Walsh Robert Litsen Sanken Sandqvist Zoe Stainsby

Among the other key topics addressed will include the arenas of live, management, publishing, radio, synch & brands and A&R as well as exclusive focus sessions on two of the world’s most innovative and burgeoning regions – the Nordic territories and Asia.

To view the full agenda click HERE. Early Bird Registration expires in the next few weeks so click HERE now to save and enter code ARMUSE10 for an additional 10% discount. Additionally, there is still availability at the conference hotel – the Millennium London Mayfair – with rooms filling quickly. Click HERE for more information on booking rooms now!

For any additional questions visit www.musexpo.net or reach out to Tyler Polzin at tyler@anrworldwide.com.



8/1/16
MUSEXPO EUROPE UNVEILS AGENDA FOR 2016 EVENT IN LONDON



Ben Cooper
Steve Schnur
MUSEXPO Europe, taking place in London September 18th – 20th 2016, is fast approaching and the event, which has been hosted on three continents and is preparing for its flagship Los Angeles event’s 13th edition in 2017, has confirmed a diverse cross-section of industry leaders from Europe and beyond.

The event panel programming will kick off with its Global Keynote: “The State of the European Sonic Union” which will be moderated by Music Week Editor Mark Sutherland and feature: Bob Shennan – Controller, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music; Guy Moot –Managing Director, U.K. & President, European Creative, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; and UK Music’s Chief Executive Jo Dipple with others to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Day one will also include a special keynote by BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra Controller, Ben Cooper, who will delve into BBC Radio 1’s music initiatives – including its role in pop culture not just in the UK but globally, as well as how it has had to evolve to meet the changing needs of its listeners.

The event will also welcome EA (Electronic Arts) Music Group’s Worldwide Executive & President, Steve Schnur for a special one-on-one keynote interview that will see Steve sharing the success of EA’s global marketing with music and the evolution of gaming in the world of VR, streaming, branding and so much more!

Glassnote Founder Daniel Glass and BMG UK’s Korda Marshall, undoubtedly two of the most visionary and talented A&R executives, will discuss the evolution of modern day A&R (with several other key A&R executives to be unveiled this month) in the world of today’s rapid digital and streaming eco-systems.

Among the other key topics addressed will include the arenas of live, management, publishing, radio, synch & brands and A&R as well as exclusive focus sessions on two of the world’s most innovative and burgeoning regions – the Nordic territories and Asia.

To view the full agenda click HERE. Early Bird Registration expires in the next few weeks so click HERE now to save and enter code ARMUSE10 for an additional 10% discount. Additionally, MUSEXPO Europe has special delegate rates in place at the conference hotel – the Millennium London Mayfair – which are filling quickly. Click HERE for more information on accessing these discounted rates now!

For any additional questions visit www.musexpo.net or reach out to Tyler Polzin at tyler@anrworldwide.com.



7/18/16
MUSEXPO EUROPE UNVEILS MORE INNOVATORS & INFLUENCERS
TO JOIN ITS LONDON PROGRAM IN ASSOCIATION WITH MUSIC WEEK



Set to take place at London’s Millennium Mayfair Hotel in London, England from September 18th – 20th 2016, the 4th edition of MUSEXPO Europe continues to attract key European and international executives and visionaries from the music-related industries to its conference program.

Among those already confirmed to speak and participate at MUSEXPO Europe are:

Aditya Sharma Amarpal Gaind Andrι de Raaff Anna Hildur Hildibrandsdottir Anurag Rao Ben Cooper

Daniel Glass Guy Moot Jeff Smith Jo Dipple Jobst Neermann Korda Marshall

Mike Walsh Oum Pradutt Peter Smidt Rob Graham Sanken Sandqvist Zoe Stainsby

Aditya Sharma – Head Of Music, Radio Fritz (Germany); Amarpal Singh Gaind – General Manager of International Operations, Saregama PLC (India); Andrι de Raaff – CEO & Co-Founder, Imagem Music Group (Holland); Anna Hildur Hildibrandsdottir – Programme Director, Nordic Music Export & Chair, European Music Export Exchange; Anurag Rao – Founder & CEO, Canvas Talent & Co-Founder & CEO, Farout Media (India); Ben Cooper – Controller, BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra (UK); Daniel Glass – Founder & President, Glassnote Entertainment Group (USA); Glen Rowe – Tour Director, Muse/Cato Music Ltd.; Guy Moot – Managing Director, U.K. & President, European Creative, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Jeff Smith – Head Of Music, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music (UK); Jo Dipple – Chief Executive, UK Music; Jobst-Henning Neermann - Head of Marketing & Strategic Marketing, KBK Konzert-Kόnstleragentur GmbH (Germany); Joel Denver – President & Publisher, AllAccess (U.S.); Korda Marshall – Sr. VP, BMG & Founder, Infectious Records; Mark Strippel – Head Of Programmes, BBC Asian Network (UK); Mark Sutherland, Editor, Music Week; Mike Walsh – Deputy Programme Director & Head Of Music, Radio X (UK); Oum Pradutt – Founder & Managing Director, Phase 1 (Asia); Peter Smidt – Founder & Creative Director, Eurosonic Noorderslag (Holland); Rob Graham – Managing Director & CEO, EON Media Group & Executive Producer, Asia Pop 40; Robert Litsen – CEO, Cosmos Music (Scandinavia); Sanken Sandqvist – Managing Director, BMG Scandinavia; Zoe Stainsby – Co-Founder, Iconic Artists and many more to be officially unveiled in the coming weeks.

To view the full list of confirmed speakers click HERE and for an overview of the 2016 event programming click HERE



6/20/16

MUSEXPO EUROPE UNVEILS FIRST WAVE OF SPEAKERS TO LINEUP FOR ITS LONDON EVENT!

JUNE 20th 2016

Following its recent unveiling at the 12th annual MUSEXPO Los Angeles, the return of MUSEXPO's European-centric edition to Central London from September 18 – 20, 2016, has announced its first round of key music and media executives and entrepreneurs to join the MUSEXPO Europe 2016 program.

A&R Worldwide & Music Week Presents MUSEXPO Europe will be taking over the Millennium Hotel as it hosts leaders, influencers and tastemakers from all areas of the global music business!

Among those already confirmed to join the event are: Ben Cooper – Controller, BBC Radio 1 (UK); Guy Moot – Managing Director, U.K. & President, European Creative, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Korda Marshall – Sr. VP, BMG & Founder, Infectious Records; Jeff Smith – Head Of Music, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music (UK); Jo Dipple – Chief Executive, UK Music; Mike Walsh – Deputy Programme Director/Head Of Music, Radio X (UK); Sanken Sandqvist – Managing Director, BMG Scandinavia; Aditya Sharma – Head Of Music, Radio Fritz (Germany); Peter Smidt – Founder & Creative Director, Eurosonic Noorderslag (Holland); André de Raaff – CEO & Co-Founder, Imagem Music Group (Holland); Mark Strippel – Head Of Programmes, BBC Asian Network (UK); Anna Hildur Hildibrandsdottir – Programme Director, Nordic Music Export & Chair, European Music Export Exchange; Rob Graham – Managing Director & CEO, EON Media Group & Executive Producer, Asia Pop 40; Amarpal Singh – Head Of International Operations, Saregama Plc (India); Joel Denver – Publisher, AllAccess (U.S.); and many more leading executives to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

MUSEXPO's legendary programming doesn't just focus on current issues and solutions, but will also cover the new ideas and innovations that are shaping the future of music and the music business. In addition, MUSEXPO is world-renowned for providing unparalleled networking opportunities for its attendees through hosted executive networking breakfasts, lunches, tea breaks and cocktail mixers. This mandate, as well as the qualitative cross-section of music and media executives the event attracts, has resulted in numerous creative and commercial opportunities for MUSEXPO's attendees over the years.

And at the heart of MUSEXPO culture remains the music, with A&R Worldwide's infamous live showcases by night featuring up-and-coming artists and taking place in London's world-famous 100 Club. MUSEXPO alumni acts who were launched or signed out of the event are Katy Perry, Jessie J, LMFAO, Sheppard, Gavin James, Frank Turner, The Temper Trap and numerous others.

Sponsorship and media partnerships are available for those interested in placing their brand message in front of an audience of key international tastemakers and decision makers. Please contact Tyler Polzin on tyler@anrworldwide.com and Ryan O'Donnell on rodonnell@nbmedia.comfor more details.

For hotel and registration details regarding MUSEXPO Europe, please contact Tyler Polzin at tyler@anrworldwide.com.




5/2/16
GLOBAL MUSIC INDUSTRY TO UNITE AT MUSEXPO EUROPE



MUSEXPO EUROPE RETURNS TO LONDON: MUSEXPO Europe 2008 in London, England presented a keynote interview featuring Richard Russell, Founder, XL Recordings (center) and Daniel Miller, Founder, Mute Records (far right).
Following twelve successful years of its flagship event in Los Angeles, California, MUSEXPO will once again take its conference global through a partnership with leading UK industry trade publication, Music Week.

The event will take place September 18 - 20, 2016 at The Millennium Hotel in London and focus on the creative and business realities and future-cast for all those vested in the European music, media and technology industries.

Past MUSEXPO Europe events in London helped shape and inspire many events across the European market, as well as unite the European music industry via its intimate networking and business forums and essential showcasing elements, which have seem numerous acts get signed from the event.

Korda Marshall, Sr. VP BMG and Founder, Infectious Records summed it up last week at MUSEXPO Los Angeles when he stated, “A&R Worldwide is responsible for me still being in the music business, after I discovered The Temper Trap at MUSEXPO Europe in London in 2008.”

Sat Bisla adds, “MUSEXPO Europe will evolve from its previous incarnations to ensure the European and UK music market, as well as the global music community vested in Europe will have a foundation to unite, inspire and build new knowledge, insight, relationships and creative and business aesthetics that will benefit all those who participate, as well as provide access to some great new undiscovered European and global talent as we have at previous MUSEXPO events. We will start unveiling our exciting event program and speakers commencing in the coming weeks.”

The format of the conference, as well as the hosted executive networking breakfasts, lunches, tea breaks and cocktail mixers, will remain at the heart of the event, followed each evening by A&R Worldwide's infamous live showcases by up-and-coming artists, taking place in London's world-famous 100 Club.

The past editions in London attracted some of the most influential music, media and technology executives from 30+ countries across four continents and hosted speakers as diverse as Max Lousada - Chairman of the 2016 BRITs Committee and current Warner Music Group UK Chairman; George Ergatoudis - Head of Content Programming UK, Spotify; Beats 1 DJ Zane Lowe; Jeff Smith – Head Of Music, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music; Alex Patsavas – Founder, Chop Shop Music (Grey's Anatomy, Twilight franchise); Steve Schnur - Worldwide Head of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Barry Dickins - Co-Founder/Managing Director, Int'l Talent Booking; Ted Cockle – President, Virgin Records (UK); Philip E. Ginthφr – CEO, Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH; Guy Moot - President UK & European Creative, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Sarah Stennett - CEO & Founder, First Access Entertainment and 100's of others.

Sponsorship and media partnerships are available. For more information, please contact Tyler Polzin on tyler@anrworldwide.com and Ryan O'Donnell on rodonnell@nbmedia.com
For hotel and registration details regarding MUSEXPO Europe, please contact Tyler Polzin at tyler@anrworldwide.com.

To register to attend and participate at MUSEXPO Europe, log on to www.musexpo.net.



4/18/16

LONDON IS CALLING - MUSEXPO EUROPE RETURNS!

Los Angeles, CA - April 18th 2016

Following twelve successful years of its flagship event in Los Angeles, California, MUSEXPO will once again take its conference global through a partnership with leading UK industry trade publication, Music Week.

A&R Worldwide & Music Week Presents MUSEXPO Europe will take place September 18 – 20, 2016 in central London, England at the Millennium Hotel, hosting the leaders, influencers and tastemakers that are vested in all things sound.

The format of the conference, as well as the hosted executive networking breakfasts, lunches, tea breaks and cocktail mixers, will remain at the heart of the event, followed each evening by A&R Worldwide's infamous live showcases by up-and-coming artists, taking place in London's world-famous 100 Club.

The past event hosted in London attracted hundreds of some of the most influential music, media and technology executives from 30+ countries across four continents and hosted speakers as diverse as Chairman of the 2016 BRITs Committee and current Warner Music Group UK Chairman Max Lousada, Head of Content Programming UK for Spotify George Ergatoudis, Beats 1 DJ Zane Lowe, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music Head of Music Jeff Smith, Founder of Chop Shop Music (Grey's Anatomy, Twilight franchise) Alex Patsavas, Worldwide Head of Music & Marketing for EA Games Steve Schnur, Co-Founder/Managing Director Int'l Talent Booking Barry Dickins, President Virgin Records (UK) Ted Cockle, Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH CEO Philip E. Ginthφr, Sony/ATV Music Publishing President UK & European Creative Guy Moot, First Access Entertainment CEO & Founder Sarah Stennett and 100's of others.

The event will also build on the music showcase foundations established in previous years. Past acts have included The Temper Trap (who were signed to Korda Marshall's Infectious Records after he saw them perform at MUSEXPO Europe 2008) and thecocknbullkid, who were also unsigned at the time, but have now gone on to ink a deal with Moshi Moshi/Island, with MUSEXPO Europe providing a platform for a number of other hotly-tipped newcomers such as Laura Izibor (Atlantic), Datarock (Nettwerk), Frankmusik (Island), and Meiko (Universal Records).

Sat Bisla, President & Founder, A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO stated, "After numerous requests and encouragement from the UK and European music business to bring back the high-level engagement, discussions, insight, networking and business aesthetic that MUSEXPO Europe has delivered in the past, we're excited to return to London in partnership with Music Week. Music Week is one of the world's most trusted music and media platforms and MUSEXPO a very highly-respected music business community and showcase platform – together, we look forward to delivering an unforgettable program and experience for our attendees."

Mark Sutherland, Music Week Editor and industry veteran concurred, stating, "We are delighted to be working with A&R Worldwide to bring such a pivotal event back to the London stage, and the entire Music Week team is looking forward to contributing to the development of an engaging and innovative event that will push the boundaries of the music industry even further."

Sponsorship and media partnerships are available, so if you're interested in pushing your brand message in front of an audience of key international tastemakers and decision makers, please contact Tyler Polzin on tyler@anrworldwide.com and Ryan O'Donnell on rodonnell@nbmedia.com

Past partners have included, EA Games, Omnifone, PRS For Music, Getty Images, Queensland, Berklee Music, City of West Hollywood, Guoman Hotels, ehab, Red Stripe, MATIvision, Sonicbids, Phase Five NZ On Air, Relentless Energy Drink, NME Radio, Nokia, XpoNorth, and Music Export Finland as well as many others.

For hotel and registration details regarding MUSEXPO Europe, please contact Tyler Polzin at tyler@anrworldwide.com

We're excited to be returning to London, England again (after we've got MUSEXPO in Los Angeles out of the way, of course) and we know this will be another great event, networking opportunity and continued connection for the global entertainment community who are serious about generating creative and business opportunities.

See you in London!

The MUSEXPO Europe Team

About A&R WORLDWIDE:

A&R WORLDWIDE (www.anrworldwide.com) is a global artist discovery & development firm that consults artists, executives, brands, government trade organizations, technology pioneers, brands, mobile platforms as well as multi-national companies with a vested interest in music. Since its launch in 2003, A&R Worldwide has helped hundreds of acts secure record deals, publishing contracts, management deals, synch and worldwide live opportunities.

Some of the acts and/or its representatives that A&R Worldwide and its team has helped over the years include Coldplay, Adele, Dido, Lorde, MUSE, LMFAO, Sheppard, The Ting Tings, Avril Lavigne, Corinne Bailey Rae, Frank Turner, Teddybears, Robyn, La Roux, Lily Allen, Duffy, Scouting For Girls, Keane, Sia, Fatboy Slim, Wolfmother and many others before their global successes.

About MUSIC WEEK

Music Week (www.musicweek.com) has been the leading trade media brand for the UK music industry for over 50 years and remains essential reading for anyone who needs to understand the business of music, from Vinyl to Streaming, from the Dublin Castle to Wembley.

Music Week delivers the latest industry news, in-depth features, profiles, and analysis, as well as filmed interviews, videos, and awards, events calendar and newsletters, creating exclusive content that delves deeper into the key industry issues. We have unrivalled access to the most powerful executives across the globe that are driving the business forward and our unique relationships with a variety of trade bodies and chart providers, including the UK's Official Charts Company, means we are able to analyse the data and trends that lie behind the modern music industry.

In addition, Music Week prides itself on championing new music and showcases the latest emerging talent through our Playlist and quarterly live event RADAR, as well as detailing all the latest Key Releases.

Music Week Events provide a plethora of unique opportunities for face-to-face networking, discussion and discovery. The year starts with the Music Week Awards, before moving on to the Sync Awards and Women in Music Awards later on, providing the industry with numerous tailored opportunities to recognise talent and achievements.