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Ultimate Seminar announces line-up

Music manager Ben Mawson (Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey) leads the lineup of industry speakers at the free, one day event on 18 November.

  • By Lucy Doyle
  • 25 Oct 2017
  • min read
Music manager Ben Mawson (Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey) leads the lineup of industry speakers at this year's Ultimate Seminar.

Returning for its eighth successive year, the event will bring over 40 leading music industry figures together under one roof to inspire and educate the next generation of musicians, singers, songwriters and music execs.

Previously attended by the likes of Island Records President Darcus Beese and grime act Stormzy, other speakers at this year's programme include XL Recordings' A&R manager Caroline Simionescu-Marinm, Columbia Records UK general manager Stacey Tang, Warner Music UK vice president Serene Sass and Wired PR (Stormzy, Jorja Smith, Dizzee Rascal) founder Rachel Campbell.

Mawson will take part in a Be Inspired conversation, offering advice about getting into the music industry and what it takes to succeed.

On the day, there will be music masterclasses, Q&A's on each panel and speed networking sessions.

Sponsors for the event include PRS for Music,  Island Records and Virgin EMI.

Ultimate Seminar takes place on 18 November. Register for your free place here.