Kenny Gates is the Co-Founder, Co-Owner, and Co-President of [PIAS], which is headquartered in both London, England and Brussels, Belgium. Gates was just 19 year old when he co-founded [PIAS] in the early eighties. The initial plan for [PIAS] was to be a record importation company, however, the firm later pivoted to distribution and services … Continued
Sylvia Rhone was promoted to Chairman and CEO of Epic Records at Sony Music in April 2019, having previously held the position of President of Epic Records since 2014. At the time, Rhone said: “I am excited to continue my amazing journey at Epic Records supported by [Sony Music CEO] Rob Stringer’s vision and leadership. … Continued
Joe Kentish is a prominent figure in the UK music industry, currently serving as President of Warner Records UK. Known for his astute talent-spotting skills and strategic vision, Kentish has significantly shaped the careers of some of today’s biggest musical acts. Joe Kentish: Early Career and Industry Breakthrough Kentish’s music industry career began with entrepreneurial … Continued
MD, Fiction Records/Virgin Music Label & Artist Services
Jim Chancellor is Managing Director of Fiction Records and Virgin Music Label & Artist Services. Chancellor’s first job in the music business was actually as a bouncer at CBGBs for six months in 1989, before starting his own label, Mad Minute Records, which was run out of his bedroom, followed by a stint as a … Continued
Jeff Price is the Co-Founder and CEO of Word Collections, which licenses rights across music, spoken word and comedy to streaming services, digital broadcasters and audio/visual services. In 1990, Price co-founded New York-based independent record label spinART records (Pixies, Echo & The Bunnymen, Apples In Stereo, Richard Thompson etc), which had strategic relationships with Sony, … Continued
Jason Peterson is the CEO of GoDigital Media Group (GDMG). Peterson founded GDMG in 2006. Since then, the company has launched and acquired multiple brands that leverage technology to enable IP rights management. Peterson is an experienced entrepreneur, attorney, and producer – named as one of the ‘Top 30 Entrepreneurs under 30’ by The Los … Continued
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Jamie Oborne is the founder of UK-based independent record label Dirty Hit and management company All On Red Management. Oborne launched Dirty Hit in 2009 alongside co-founders Brian Smith and the late Ugo Ehiogu. Growing up in Islington (London) and East Barnet, Oborne initially embarked on a career as a performing artist in his late … Continued
As the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Secretly Group, Darius Van Arman has worked with artists including Bon Iver, Dinosaur Jr., Sharon Van Etten, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The War on Drugs, Anohni, Major Lazer, and more.
As the Founder of Matador Records, Chris Lombardi has worked with artists including Queens Of The Stone Age, Liz Phair, Interpol, Belle & Sebastian, Kurt Vile, Savages, and Cat Power
Stacey Tang is a prominent British music executive, widely recognized for her influential role in shaping the UK music industry through innovative artist development and strategic leadership. As of 2025, Tang serves as Co-President of RCA Records UK, a key label within Sony Music Entertainment, where she continues to drive the evolution of the British … Continued
Since its founding, Lucas Keller's Milk & Honey has represented songwriters who have worked with Drake, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Chance the Rapper, and Calvin Harris