22/05/2026
Really enjoyed speaking on the “Prepping For The Future” panel at BMC 26 alongside some incredible people from across the music industry.
The panel was moderated by Lee Morrison from rightsHUB (), who brought great insight into the ever-changing music business, royalty systems and the importance of artists understanding their rights, data and revenue streams in today’s industry.
It was a shame to hear the wonderful
Kayleigh Ramchand-Bentley was unwell, you were missed from Distiller / Various Artists Management ( / )
It was a great pleasure to share the stage with Graham Sahara from Sahara Music Group (), and Joel Sumerling from Strategic Music Management (), who all brought valuable knowledge and real industry experience to the conversation.
We spoke about how the industry is evolving through technology, DSP direct data, analytics, software and apps that now allow artists, songwriters, labels and managers to better understand audiences, grow globally and most importantly ensure they are collecting the royalties and income they are entitled to.
We also discussed the importance of ownership, education, publishing administration, neighbouring rights, metadata, direct fan connection and how independent artists now have more tools than ever before to build sustainable careers without relying solely on traditional gatekeepers.
As someone who has worked across music, A&R, publishing, artist development and independent releases for many years, it was great to be part of such an honest and forward-thinking conversation about where the music industry is heading next and also forever being a student in this ever fast changing industry.
Big thank you to everyone involved in BMC 26 and everyone who attended the panel. The future of music belongs to those who understand both creativity and the business behind it.
Keep take away : Be forever a student. Learn the business and the tools. Understand the insights and analytics and treat your craft like a business.
