"The Making of a Musician": A Panel Discussion

CMS BUZZ is the network for professionals working in the media sector. Join us at the BFI Southbank for our next event on 5 March, where we will host a discussion exploring the business behind a recording artist and what it takes to make it in the music industry today. 

We will be joined by some leading industry players who will talk us through their experiences in the music industry over the years and the ever-changing landscape that the artists of today are facing, as well as inviting questions from the audience. 

Following the discussion, join us for informal networking drinks where you will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with some of your peers in the media industry.

Confirmed panelists include:

• Gary Howard, a talent agent at United Talent Agency, the renowned agency representing pioneering artists, storytellers, entertainers and brands. UTA is home to a diverse roster of some of the world’s premier musical talent, from emerging acts to superstars.
• Peter Loraine, who runs Fascination Management, the music management agency home to artists such as Steps, Goldfrapp, All Saints and Jessie Ware. Fascination represents artists across all areas including recorded music, touring, television and radio presenting, sponsorship and branding. Peter was formerly a marketing director at Polydor and across his career has worked closely with Miley Cyrus, Scissor Sisters, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Cheryl Cole amongst many others.
• Steve Guest, the founder of Guesty PR, specialists in the entertainment, recorded and live arena space, working on albums, tours, concerts, festivals, events and artist-led PR campaigns across the UK, Europe and outside of the US for artists including Dolly Parton, Brian Wilson and Jay Z. Steve set up Guesty PR in 2011 after spending 10 years at Live Nation as Head of PR.
• Steve Homer, promoter and co-CEO of AEG Presents, one of the world’s leading companies in live entertainment, promoting sell-out UK tours for the world’s biggest artists including Justin Bieber, Bon Jovi, Shawn Mendes and Rod Stewart, as well as finding emerging and growing new talent. AEG Presents’ UK festival offering includes British Summer Time in Hyde Park, All Points East and the Eden Sessions. Steve previously worked at Live Nation UK for over 15 years and has worked with artists including Dolly Parton, Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas and Katy Perry.

We very much hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there.