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Jacqueline ‘JPL’ Pelham-Leigh – Senior Membership Development Lead at PRS for Music, Industry Advisory Group Lead at UD

With over 25 years of experience, Jacqueline Pelham-Leigh (JPL) has left her mark in the music industry. Starting as a recording artist, she has seamlessly transitioned into production, songwriting, business and artist management. Working with stars like Alexandra Burke, JoJo, Conor Maynard, Robin Hannibal and Harmony Samuels to liaising with CEO’s, publishing and record labels. JPL’s hard work ethos, extensive network and prior experience as an artist have all contributed to her inimitable success. Throughout her career, JPL has opened doors for creators from underrepresented backgrounds, focusing on empowerment, ownership and longevity. She is currently the Relationship Manager for Black Music at PRS supporting high profile writers and producers. Additionally, JPL continues to prioritise the development of emerging minority talent with a nurturing hand. 

Speaking: Wednesday Afternoon

midday-1pm

HOW TO STEAL MY JOB

Ever considered a career in the music industry? Unsure of the jobs available to you? UD’s How To Steal My Job panel invites key music industry players to break down their career journeys, opportunities and routes to success on your chosen employment path.

1pm-2pm & 3pm-4pm

SPEED NETWORKING

Following the How To Steal My Job panel, this is your opportunity to get up close and personal with music industry experts in our Speed Networking event. Work the room and speak to representatives from BBC Music, Handle Recruitment, London Legacy Development Good Growth Hub, Small Green Shoots and more.

2pm-3pm

ahmed hussain IN CONVERSATION WITH YEMI ABIADE – POWERED BY BBC MUSIC

Since 2020, Ahmed Hussain has been Head of BBC Asian Network. In this in-depth interview with Yemi Abiade, we’ll explore Ahmed’s career, from beginning his broadcasting career at pirate and community radio stations in East London, focusing on providing opportunities for young talent to get into broadcasting and the media, to working with the Ministry of Justice as the Head of Prison Radio from 2016-2019.

Now leading BBC Asian Network to reach over half a million listeners weekly and more than two million through social media and video content, he’s also been tasked with moving the whole Asian Network winning Gold at the 2024 ARIAS as the best radio station in the UK and recently posting its highest RAJAR numbers post Covid.

4pm-6pm

UTALK POWERED BY UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK

Considering a job in the music industry? Ever wondered what working at a record label involves? Explore different careers in the music industry with this UTalk from Universal Music UK.


Speakers

Maria Hanlon – DJ, Presenter (Voices Radio), Producer (BBC Introducing in London), Music Writer (UD)

Abi Lufadeju – Music Lawyer and Legal & Business Affairs Manager at AJL LegalAbi Lufadeju

Charlie Ogbechie – Artist Development Lead, SoundCloud (Europe)

Eunice Obianagha – Head of Diversity at UK Music & Director at Enspire Management

Charmaine Kuranchie – Learning and Organisational Development Manager, Universal Music UK

Rhianna Perkins – Legal PA and Paralegal at Polydor

Jacqueline ‘JPL’ Pelham-Leigh – Senior Membership Development Lead at PRS for Music, Industry Advisory Group Lead at UD

Yemi Abiade – Writer (TRENCH)

Ahmed Hussain – Head of Station: BBC Asian Network

Celia Faray-Gieskes – Junior Creator Manager at Island Records

Stephen Wilson – Finance Director at Decca