Making connections is vital in any industry and in esports, it is no different. That is why Esports Bar has for the last three years have brought together esports business tastemakers and traditional industries leaders to deliver keynote's and work with people directly in 1-to-1 matchmaking sessions to provide insight and guidance for those that intend to, or are actively working, to develop an efficient and long-term esports business.

Killer showreel from Paradise, the agency for entertaining brands, where it's my pleasure to have recently joined the Advisory Board.

Welcoming Emma Bartholomew to the Paradise Advisory Board! 👋

Emma is a hugely passionate, creative PR/Brand Strategy consultant. Her experience includes national campaigns for Midem and Universal Music and global campaigns for international brands including MTV and Swatch.

Having been heartbroken by scenes in Beirut this week & desperately checking in with friends there, I'm so proud of the incredible In Place of War team for the typically breathtaking speed of their response to the crisis.

This session focusses on artist development in a region that often seems inaccessible to the broader global music industry, mainly due to its very recent inception as part of the global commercial music business. The panel aims to correct common misconceptions, clarify the current landscape, advise on best practices, in terms of local collaborations and partnerships, and outline the opportunities and challenges for artists both within and outside the region.

The Happiness Pause is a monthly show exploring the concept of happiness in our daily and working lives. Presenter Emma Bartholomew takes time out of her day job representing international clients in the music industry to press pause and chat to guests about where they find their happiness and to share a playlist of mood-shifting, uplifting tracks from all genres and eras.

The Happiness Pause is a monthly show exploring the concept of happiness in our daily and working lives. Presenter Emma Bartholomew takes time out of her day job representing international clients in the music industry to press pause and chat to guests about where they find their happiness and to share a playlist of mood-shifting, uplifting tracks from all genres and eras.

Streaming service MePlaylist, whose president of global marketing is Mathew Knowles (aka Beyoncé’s father), is aiming to challenge the traditional way African music is pigeonholed in the west.