Workshops
TikTok – Tools for Success
Rachel is EUR Product Operations Lead for Music at TikTok. Originally joining the business in June 2022 to build TikTok’s music distribution service, SoundOn, she is now responsible for all music product rollouts in Europe. This encompasses the full artist lifecycle, from artist engagement features, to promotional tools and new artist monetization opportunities.
Host: TikTok - Rachel Young
Music Production with Ableton
Simon Lyon is an Ableton specialist and certified trainer with over 20 years of experience working with artists and tech crews, including Dua Lipa, Jon Hopkins, Rudimental and Chemical Brothers, helping them to integrate Ableton Live into their music production and live performances. As a professional producer, Simon has collaborated with bands and artists, including his work on RHYTHMIKON with Inspiral Carpets bassist Martyn Walsh, and created music for major media campaigns with clients ranging from Converse to Asda/Children in Need. In addition to his production work, Simon is a music technology education consultant working with educational institutions to enhance their use of music technology.
Host: Simon Lyon (Ableton)
MMF Session: Managers, Aspiring Managers and Artists Seeking Managers
This session will see managers exchange ideas on how they are growing and sustaining there businesses in the current industry. Each music manager faces different opportunities and challenges and this forum will allow those at any stage of their career to hear from others and explore the MMF (Music Managers Forums) research project ‘Managing Expectations’ which probes the business models, skills and approaches managers are making in 2025. The session will be led by Paul Bonham who leads the MMF’s Accelerator fund and professional development work and MMF Board Member
Host: Paul Bonham (Music Managers Forum) & Tania Lee (Ultimate Management)