Jords – Artist
Jords is a Croydon-based artist who has been on a meteoric rise since the release of his motion picture-assisted project Almost an Adult in 2020, and has now seen success with over 20 million streams.
More recently, Jords released the album ‘Dirt in the Diamond’ in 2023 with notable features such as Masego, Wretch 32 and Kranium. This was the first UK rap album to be released on legendary Motown records, Jords also released a 27-minute short film of the same name,that was selected for the TriBeCa Film festival, and nominated for 11 awards, most notably the MOBO for video of the year.
Jords has performed across the globe, selling out his debut UK tour in 2023 and showcasing his talent in France, Switzerland, Australia and more.
Jords is more than just a musician; he’s a championing pioneer in the Black-British Caribbean community – recently founding the charity Pickni Uniforms in 2021, an initiative setup to provide affordable school uniforms
Speaking: Thursday Afternoon
2pm-4pm
unlocking revenue streams in music – powered by prs for music
Music wouldn’t exist without the work of songwriters, composers and publishers. PRS for Music represent them and ensure they are rewarded for their creations, protecting the value of music by licensing music usage and collecting royalties globally for members.
This PRS for Music panel will explore how to unlock revenue streams in music, including artist case studies, problem solving advice and top insider tips.
4pm-6pm
JACQUELINE SPRINGER IN CONVERSATION WITH CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS + SWINDLE – POWERED BY V&A EAST
If our lives were to be fictionalised, what musical form would accompany their screenplays? That’s the challenge Queenie author Candice Carty-Williams shared with London-based producer, Swindle.
How do writers, dramatists, producers and musicians put modern memory to song, when the songs of our lived experiences are so numerous, accessible and presumed ‘apt’?
Join Candice and Swindle In Conversation with Jacqueline Springer, Curator, Africa & Diaspora: Performance at the V&A to learn about the processes of creativity and collaboration.
Speakers
Kenny Barber – Relationship Manager, Black Music at PRS for Music
Vaniece (Jno-Baptiste) – European Entertainment Marketing at Puma
Jacqueline Springer – Curator, Africa & Diaspora: Performance at the V&A
Candice Carty-Williams – Author (Queenie, People Person) & Showrunner (Champion, Queenie)
