The Ultimate Seminar is returning to Manchester for the fourth consecutive year with events taking place this week (September 19 and 20).
The free event from Cre8ing Vision aims to inspire and engage with the next generation of industry professionals. It has become a key annual event for those wanting to pursue careers in every area of the music industry. Registration is open here.
The experience is aimed at anyone wanting to pursue a career in the music business across all genres. This year’s event is partnered with Warner Music UK and its frontline labels Atlantic, Parlophone and Warner Records.
Confirmed speakers included Tyler Daley (Children of Zeus), Taylor Kennedy (Capitol Xtra), Georgia Marsh (senior marketing manager, Atlantic Records), Laura Lukanz (head of music industry UK, Australia & New Zealand, Amazon Music), Daisy Carberry (senior marketing manager, Atlantic), Two4Kay (music producer), Dellessa James (senior artist relations Manager, Amazon Music), with more to be announced
On Friday, September 19, the NQ House Takeover will take place at Manchester’s NQ House with speed networking and workshops.
On Saturday, September 20, The Ultimate Seminar will be hosted at Band On The Wall, led by industry experts from both Manchester and London.
This year’s Ultimate Seminar will feature a panel line-up including Mike Burgess, Kennedy Taylor, Kwame Kwaten and Tilly Tilz.
Meanwhile, the NQ House Takeover will showcase a range of voices, with confirmed panellists including Bertina Luza, Daniel Jones, Rubin Patel, Jack Kong, Humz, Rachel Macfarlane, Ross Wilson, Sheena, Kenny Barber and more.
For us, it’s important to be physically present in regions beyond London – connecting face-to-face and ensuring equal access and opportunities for those across the North of England
Andrea Euell, Kwame Kwaten and Nicola Ossai
The Ultimate Seminar event will bring together executives who will host insightful conversations on the future of the music industry. The sessions will enable attendees to learn business skills and benefit from networking opportunities, bridging the gap between the classroom and the boardroom.
Workshops cover areas including production, artist development, music management, distribution, A&R, sync, publishing and more.
Cre8ing Vision founders/directors Andrea Euell, Kwame Kwaten and Nicola Ossai, said: "We are proud to be returning for the fourth consecutive year. We thank Tony Harlow [CEO Warner Music UK] and Warner Music UK for believing in our vision to grow events outside of London and for supporting our commitment to consistency. By returning year after year, we’ve been able to build a strong foundation, collaborate closely with Manchester’s music industry leaders, and expand our community reach.
“For us, it’s important to be physically present in regions beyond London – connecting face-to-face and ensuring equal access and opportunities for those across the North of England. Manchester is our second home and we could not be prouder."
Entry to NQ House Takeover and The Ultimate Seminar is free, subject to availability and registration. Full announcements about the event are taking place via The Ultimate Seminar social channels.
The Ultimate Seminar Manchester is In partnership with Warner Music UK, and is sponsored by Amazon Music, AIM, PPL, PRS, Sentric, Ten West, Future Sound, DawBell and NQ.
