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Industry Takeover returns to Talent House, Thursday 26th May

In the third of our Industry Takeover Seminar series, we’ve got another all-star line-up ready to grace the Talent House and share their knowledge. In The Deal: The Route to Market – And How It’s Changed, DIY or sign with a label? We investigate the landscape with Callum Hay (Head of Label Services, Ditto), TK (CEO, Manager & Label co-founder, Finesse Foreva) and Timothy Youdeowei (Music Strategy, The Orchard). 

The Deal: The Route to Market – And How It’s Changed 
DIY or sign with a label? We investigate the landscape

Speaker names:

Callum Hay – Head of Label Services, Ditto

TK – CEO, Manager & Label co-founder, Finesse Foreva 

Timothy Youdeowei – Music Strategy, The Orchard

Date & time

Thursday 26th May, registration 6pm

Panel discussion 6.30-9pm

Talent House, 3 Sugar House Lane, London E15 2QS

Tickets £10, £5 for members, www.udtickets.com

Find out more about memberships HERE.

Meet the panel 

Timothy Alexander Youdeowei (Music Strategy, The Orchard)

Timothy Alexander Youdeowei

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)

TK

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)

CALLUM HAY

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.

www.udtickets.com

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