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Mentoring Sessions
Consult Industry Professionals
Take advantage of a private 15-minute consultation free of charge with any of our seven special mentors from various fields and occupations.
The Mentoring Sessions will be held on Friday, 29 and Saturday, 30 October 11:30 - 13:00. Mail to: conference@womex.com to reserve your slot.
| Topic: Digital Development & Promotion
Marie-Agnès Beau (France/UK)
Freelance International Consultant, BAM! Global Music Services, London
Marie-Agnès Beau is a pioneer in promoting world music worldwide, with 27 years in the international music industry, including the set-up of the French Music Export Offices network. She is an international consultant promoting artists in niche markets, specialising in digital music training and services for African artists. www.africori.com
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| Topic: Online Music Marketing
Michele Flannery (USA)
Music Manager, YouTube Music, San Bruno
Michele Flannery is YouTube's Music Manager. She is responsible for building and managing the music community on YouTube by spotlighting exceptional musical talent, developing YouTube's music category for both unsigned talent and independent label artists along with community programmes to foster the creation of quality content.
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| Topic: Management & Strategy
Dennis Murcia (Colombia/USA)
Manager of International A&R and Marketing Codiscos/Tropisounds, Miami
Dennis Murcia is in charge of A&R and marketing for Codiscos, an independent record label from South America. Based in Miami, since joining the label, it has obtained 17 Latin Grammy nominations, 4 awards and 2 Billboard recognitions. Dennis has also worked for Sony Music where he was Shakira’s label manager.
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Photo © Eric Garault
| Topic: Touring & Festivals
Marc Régnier (France)
Director, Outro Brasil Productions, Paris
Since 1998 Marc Régnier has promoted a selection of fine music from Brazil worldwide, under the banner of his label and agencies Outro Brasil/Kitchen Prods. He has managed the international career of 15 artists, booked and produced more than 500 concerts on 4 continents, including 4 WOMEX showcases.
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| Topic: Label Issues
Phil Stanton (UK)
Managing Director, World Music Network, London
Phil Stanton is co-founder and Managing Director of World Music Network, home of the Rough Guide series of music releases, as well as artist releases on the Riverboat and Introducing labels.
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Photo © A.R. Charlotte
| Topic: Media Relations
Alex Webb (UK)
Media Relations Manager for Contemporary Music, Barbican Centre, London
Alex Webb is Media Relations Manager for Contemporary Music at London's Barbican Centre. He has worked as a live music promoter, in music publishing and in the organisation of live events for BBC Radio 3, including the BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music. He has also worked as an arts journalist for BBC News Online, and for BBC World Service.
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| Topic: Music Business: Legal Affairs
Paul Westwell (UK)
Folk, Roots and Traditional Music Organiser, British Musicians’ Union Wales & South West England, Cardiff
With over 40 years experience in the music industry, as both performer, record company executive, studio proprietor and trade union official, Paul is well placed to advise upon a variety of legal issues including copyright, music publishing, band partnerships and contract law.
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