International

NB: 2010 festival details – 2011 details announced soon!

	Mark Meharry Music Glue (UK) Mark Meharry is the founder of London based D2C platform Music Glue, which enables artists, promoters and venues to interact directly with their customers, developing long term relationships that can be commercialised. Music Glue works with Enter Shikari,	Rev Moose Rev. Moose joined CMJ in 2005, successfully redeveloping the brand as a relevant entity in the digital era. As vice president of content at CMJ Network, he oversees North America’s leading source for emerging music. Moose also serves as an Editor-in-Chief of CMJ New Music Report, the only US non-commercial and college radio magazine.
	Tom Foster Warner Chappell (UK) Tom Foster currently runs the UK sync business for Warner Chappell UK where he is responsible for securing commercial, film and TV opportunities for acts such as Goldfrapp,	Ian Johnsen Enter Shakiri Plotted course through the industry the old fashioned way – record store distribution label layabout management. Released the first few singles by The Darkness on own label. Had far too good of a time. Failed to make influential friends. Loves music and has a job that allows to indulge that. Manages best band in the world. Has no interest in being part of “the music industry” whatsoever.
	Jim Fleming Fleming Artists Jim Fleming started Fleming Artists in 1979 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it remains to this day. Representing Artists from the US, Canada, the British Isles and Australia, Fleming’s agency has maintained a constant philosophy over the years: to represent Artists who have something to say through their art and who have achieved the highest level of artistry; to provide consistent, timely and quality service benefiting both the Artist and promoter; and to maintain that the presenter is as important to us as the Artists whom we represent.
	Jon McilDowie Great Escape/Barfly (UK) Jon has been promoting gigs and clubs since the age of 16, first in his home town of Birmingham and then as a student in Liverpool before moving to London. In 1999 Jon joined the Barfly Club as assistant and then Head Promoter for the London venue. During this time he booked acts such as The Cure, Razorlight, The Libertines and Franz Ferdinand. Jon has now moved into the position of Promotions Director as part of MAMA Group. His job now encompasses tour and festival bookings for the whole group as well as developing initiatives with media partners such as http://www.mtv.com/”>MTV and NME and commercial sponsors such as Levis and Red Stripe. In 2006 Jon jointly founded The Great Escape Festival and Convention and oversees the event in addition to tour and festival booking including Lovebox.
	Koo Abuali FireWire Music Company Koo Abuali started her career as a professional musician while pursuing her Bachelor of Economics & Business Law at Macquarie University. In 2000, she received a Greencard for ‘Aliens of Extraordinary Talent’ based on her artistic accomplishments and relocated to the US. Having built a successful career as an artist, Koo set up FireWire Music Company in 2006; a multi service independent music company offering independent artists and labels, a unique and personalized service into the US industry. She creates and manages US campaigns for Australian artists wanting to break into the US industry. Koo manages Australian artists The Satellite Nation and Jaywalker as well as US artist Aras. She is also a music supervisor and has recently placed songs in US shows, “Ugly Betty” and “Mercy”.
	Arani Cuthbert Diva Productions Arani Cuthbert established Diva Productions in 1992 as an artist management company responsible for the international touring and promotion of the Topp Twins – New Zealand’s well-loved entertainers and national icons. Arani has an extensive history promoting live entertainment and organising tours in NZ, Australia, Britain and North America and promoted many international headline comedy acts in New Zealand including The Kransky Sisters, Bob Downe and Paul Capsis (Australia), Rhona Cameron (UK) and Elvira Kurt (Canada). Until recently Arani owned and managed one of Auckland’s most successful music venues, the Khuja Lounge, well-known for its distinctive brand of Pacific Soul. Many of New Zealand’s top DJs and musicians made their name performing at Khuja, including Nathan Haines, Open Souls and Hollie Smith. She now also represents Don McGlashan, one of New Zealand’s foremost singer/songwriters.