The discussion will examine how music publishers add significant value through A&R, procuring synch, and actively securing co-writing opportunities. <\/p>
We will delve into the crucial role that A&R teams play in scouting and nurturing talent, overseeing artist development, and guiding the creative process. The session will also explore the strategic efforts of song pluggers who orchestrate key co-writing sessions, fostering collaborations that enhance song quality and market fit. Additionally, we will uncover how the Synch team proactively licenses music for varied media, substantially increasing song reach and revenue. This panel will also highlight the essential support of precise administration, ensuring that these creative ventures translate into tangible success for artists and songwriters.<\/p>
The discussion will examine how music publishers add significant value through A&R, procuring synch, and actively securing co-writing opportunities. We will delve into the crucial role that A&R teams play in scouting and nurturing talent, overseeing artist development, and guiding the creative process. 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Through her company, MSA Music Services, she advises rightsholders on building effective publishing structures, supports music-tech startups with strategy, positioning and investor relations, and connects clients with a highly trusted international network that supports meaningful, long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her clients have included Slipknot, Jason Mraz, One Direction, Tori Amos, Soulfly, Nickelback, Moloko, and Downtown Music Publishing. Before founding MSA Music Services, she held senior roles at Roadrunner Records, Fintage House, and Songtrust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mandy is the International Conference Director for Athens Music Week and a regular moderator at international conferences, known for clear, engaging sessions that connect music, technology, and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She mentors with Keychange, Culttech Academy, Music Tech Europe Academy, and Help Musicians, and is a Mental Health First Aider, Associate Member of IMPF (Independent Music Publishers Forum), and former Executive Board Member of AFEM (Association for Electronic Music), of which she remains a member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mandy Salem-Aubry (UK\/FR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"mandy-salem-aubry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-08 09:58:38","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-08 06:58:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=16934","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":17351,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2023-04-30 18:10:31","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-30 15:10:31","post_content":"\n Steve Farris is a seasoned music professional with a career spanning three decades, best known for his work with renowned artists including the Levellers, Snow Patrol, and Belle and Sebastian. His expertise encompasses artist development, A&R, music publishing, catalogue optimisation, sync, mentoring and consulting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Steve began his career as the lighting designer for the Levellers during the band\u2019s meteoric rise in the early 1990s. He was part of their whirlwind success, including their landmark Saturday night headline performance on Glastonbury\u2019s Pyramid Stage in 1994. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Transitioning from the touring world, Steve moved into A&R, starting at EMI Publishing before joining Sony Music. At Sony, he signed Snow Patrol and the Brit Award-winning Belle and Sebastian, publishing the early records of both bands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Steve later reconnected with the Levellers at their Metway Studios in Brighton, managing their label and publishing arm, On The Fiddle. 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In her last role as Director of\u00a0Music Enrichment, Fatiha has honed her expertise in overseeing various processes\u00a0within the music industry, including music publishing, recording, content curation, data\u00a0enrichment, and product launches.\u00a0Her career journey has provided her with a deep understanding of the nuances within\u00a0the music landscape, from emerging trends to evolving technologies, enabling her to\u00a0effectively navigate complexities and seize opportunities. 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Links<\/strong>:
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Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ummsbiauss\/<\/a>
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