At IMPALA, Rory oversees a wide array of initiatives, including the prestigious “European Independent Album of the Year” award and various sustainability and diversity programs. He serves as a primary point of contact for international media and member associations, ensuring that the achievements and challenges of independent labels are communicated effectively to stakeholders and the public. His role involves a sophisticated blend of digital communication, event management, and member relations, all aimed at strengthening the network of independent music companies that represent over 80% of all new releases in Europe.

He is deeply involved in the industry’s modern challenges, from navigating the complexities of streaming reforms to implementing the “IMPALA Sustainability Programme,” helping the sector transition toward a greener future.

His perspective is driven by the belief that the independent sector is the primary engine for innovation and cultural diversity in music. He is particularly focused on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through collaborative projects and strategic storytelling, ensuring that the independent spirit remains competitive and influential in an increasingly globalized and consolidated market.

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Founded in 2023, MTUK exists to drive recognition of the UK as a global leader in music tech innovation – connecting founders with capital, opening doors to industry partnerships, and making the case to government for a sector that punches well below its weight in terms of investment and recognition.

Matt has spent 25 years across tech PR, music journalism, news reporting, and trade association leadership. He founded Carta Communications in 2019, working with music tech startups before spotting the same structural problems recurring across the sector and deciding to do something about it.
Matt is based in London and has been going to gigs since 1992, when he saw PJ Harvey in Birmingham.

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Produced by Tommaso Colliva, the record blends smoky balladry and widescreen arrangements, and finds him unlocking his youth. Born in London to an Italian father and German mother, Savoretti grew up surrounded by language and culture, influences that would later shape his songwriting. His early career was defined by relentless touring and a close-knit creative community around Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road. Savoretti has continually evolved while staying true to core themes of love, resilience, identity and connection.

Breakthrough success came with 2019’s Singing to Strangers, which debuted at number one in the UK, followed by the European-inspired Europiana and 2024’s Miss Italia, his acclaimed Italian-language album exploring heritage. 20 years into his career, this album stands as both a reflection and a reaffirmation: an artist looking forward by honouring where he began.

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With a rich professional background spanning 20 years, Becky has contributed her skills and knowledge to organisations including 7digital, Cantine, Condense Reality, Driift, EMI Music, IYK, JAAK, Lickd, Omnifone, Pacemaker, RoEx Audio, Rovr Live, Samsung, SeeSaw TV, Sony Pictures & PlayStation, Stability AI and Warner Music.

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His album HONCHO earned a PPL Momentum Music Fund Award & features duets with Juno Francis & Patrick Wolf. Championed by BBC Radio 6 and Steve Lamacq, its lead single Talk Me Into It also led to Falle appearing in the climactic scenes of an upcoming film by Czech director David Ondříček.

A vital queer & Italo disco voice, Rhumba Club has toured Europe and will play Athens Music Week, Soho Calling, Fotonovela (Barcelona) and Mighty Hoopla in 2026.

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In her role, Marion collaborates closely with bands, management companies, and record labels on campaign management and ticket presales, while also developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the music industry.

A passionate music enthusiast, Marion enjoys discovering new artists, curating her vinyl collection, and regularly attending live gigs around London.

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Στο ενεργητικό της έχει δισκογραφία, συμμετοχές σε διεθνή και εγχώρια φεστιβάλ, ενώ επίσης έχει συνεργαστεί με καταξιωμένους μουσικούς και παραγωγούς. Αυτή η ποικιλόμορφη και έντονη πορεία της την φέρνει στο σήμερα, άκρως δημιουργική και εναρμονισμένη πλήρως με το μουσικό είδος που την κέρδισε ολοκληρωτικά, την ηλεκτρονική μουσική.

Το πρώτο έτος δισκογραφίας και live touring της από τον Μάιο του 2022, περιλαμβάνει 2 singles και ένα ντεμπούτο άλμπουμ (Klik Records) και εμφανίσεις σε Φεστιβάλ όπως Suburbia και Morphic Nights, Electric Nights, Icaria Festival, μια σειρά session εμφανίσεων στο Nalu με τους Cosmo Shapes (Cafe Anatolia). Eίναι μέλος της ηλεκτρονικής κοινότητας Members of Dance, παίζει στα πρωινά after party του Skull Bar όπως επίσης έχει residency παίζοντας live techno sets στον σταθμο Cannibal Radio ATH.

Έχοντας πάθος με την αισθητική, κάνει την μετάβαση στον αληθινό της ήχο ενώ παίζει ζωντανά ενώ τα 100% live Dawless σετ της είναι χορευτικά, πνευματικά, όλο αισθήσεις – είναι μια ολοκληρωμένη παραγωγή one woman show που περιλαμβάνει ζωντανό looping & PA, real time dawless σύνθεση και ηλεκτρονικά κρουστά & synths που φλερτάρουν με είδη όπως Melodic House, Minimal and Hypnotic Techno.

Moto: “Play techno with cheap synths”

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He first emerged in the mid-80s with experimental group Smell Funky Beast, then worked behind the scenes with synth-pop Kissing the Pink, before launching his solo production alias, Plutonic, in 1990. with his bold reimagining of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, led to a record deal with CBS and a publishing contract with Warner/Chappell.

Beanz expanded into film and TV, his credits include chart pop, film scores, and game music—from Miramax’s The Real Howard Spitz to composing Disney’s Astro Knights and the UK pre-school series Raindrops.

Over the last decade, he’s become a Eurovision song writing force—penning entries for Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Malta. 

Recently, writing J & K Pop landed cuts with Nissy & a record-breaking release by Japanese pop giants Arashi, going triple Platinum in physical sales alone. 

Bold ideas, big results—Beanz stays ahead of the curve.

Links: https://plutonicgroup.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/plutonic-productions-uk/sets/beanz-rudden-producer/s-lq950

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