BPI announce new series of networking events for members

UK record labels association the BPI is pleased to announce its latest series of free events for members – “Wisdom Wednesdays”.  The inaugural event to be held 18^th April at The Auditorium, Huckletree, London EC2A.

Wisdom Wednesdays are the latest free networking and presentational events to be arranged by the BPI, and will line up alongside the organisation’s now regular series of Insight Sessions, indie label talks, Innovation Hub gatherings, free training, overseas trade missions and other industry engagement.  This event gives members the opportunity to network, learn and be inspired, with an evening made up of two parts – a panel discussion and Q&A with 4 successful professionals from the music industry about their personal journey, followed by a mixer with free drinks and pizza.

The panel discussions will give a glimpse into the thought-processes and experiences of talented executives and will offer insight into how they keep developing, where they think the industry is headed and how they believe people can thrive in this ever-changing industry.

The line-up for the first panel for Wisdom Wednesdays has been confirmed with:

Diluk Dias (CEO, AEI Group)

Prior to founding AEI in 1998, Diluk designed websites for entertainment industry clients, as well as promoting live music events and club nights. For the past 20 years, AEI has been investing and nurturing talented young entrepreneurs across music, digital media and festivals.

Stacey Tang (Co-MD, Columbia Records, Sony Music)

Stacey began her career at the (now defunct) indie label City Rockers making great tea before going on to work on Ed Sheeran’s debut album campaign at Atlantic Records. She is now co-MD of Columbia Records, home to Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man, Arcade Fire, Kasabian, Mark Ronson and many more.

Jane Third (Chief Creative Officer, PIAS)

Jane Third joined [PIAS] as CCO at the end of 2017, having spent 10 years at the head of Because Music Ltd. Jane has signed and developed acts such as Metronomy, Django Django, Little Dragon, Denai Moore and Klyne, working extensive marketing campaigns for artists such as Major Lazer and Christine and the Queens.

Bob Workman (SVP, Brand Partnerships, Warner Music)

Bob started his career at Island Records and has worked with a wealth of music brands including Virgin, Spin Music and Gut Records, before working in Brand Partnerships for Warner Music.

Moderated by Jen Long (former BBC Introducing)

Jen is best known as the former host of BBC Introducing on Radio 1. After leaving the BBC, Jen worked at DICE as Music Editor before setting up her own company, Kissability.

Any employee of a member company is eligible to attend these free events and places can be booked here.