Future Music Forum Feat. London Sync Sessions 2017 Great to be working with the Future Music Forum and London Sync Sessions teams on this year's event, which will take place at one of the coolest venues you could ever attend a music industry conference - the Estrella Damm Brewery in Barcelona.

Mulling over the epic scale of Sónar, in my old home town of stunning Barcelona, I am again reinvigorated by the unifying power of music. The festival sites stage a much more international pool of talent than can be found at some other European festivals, especially the British ones.

Leaving Cannes looking out over the magnificent vista of gently bobbing yachts on the glistening Mediterranean after another great MIDEM I feel a sense of rejuvenated faith in the fantastic, passionate people who drive our music industry ecosystem, from students to CEOs.

Fantastic to see the 20 exciting tech startup finalists in the 10th annual MIDEMLAB featured in Forbes. And 4 of the finalists are U.K. companies!

Huge respect to everyone who came out to the fantastic K-Music Showcase at Borderline last night. Thanks to the staff, crew & audience who made my job promoting & event managing this one a joy. Nearly 200 packed the venue and, when you can't move for dancing & sheer enjoyment amongst the crowd, it's a good day at the office.

It's a great pleasure to announce that Emma Bartholomew PR is handling the UK PR for Reed MIDEM - a member of Reed Exhibitions this year. The 51st annual MIDEM event will be held in Cannes at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes, 06-09 June.

Thank you Music Week for the Emma Bartholomew PR Party mention in this week's issue. A fantastic night with incredible music from JJ Rosa, Sharon Rose & Andrew Humphries.

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