NICK WORTHINGTON

Nick Worthington started in music by opening the record shop Pure Groove Records with two school friends.

He then went on to become Head of A&R at XL Recordings, co-founded Locked On Records, launched 679 Recordings, and was most recently a partner in Black Butter.

“Nick has been involved in his low-key way, in innumerable success stories, an unusual type of behind-the-scenes player.” Richard Russell, founder of XL

KIERAN JAY

Kieran Jay is an entertainment lawyer representing leading artists, songwriters, producers, companies and A&R executives in the music industry. His clients include Stormzy, Central Cee, Little Simz, Caribou and Daniel Avery

Kieran is a partner and head of the Music Group at Harbottle & Lewis.

“Kieran is the best calm career navigator in the game and is the most important number in dozens of famous and influential music industry professional and artist’s phonebooks.” Alec Boateng, Founder of 0207 Def Jam