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APPOINTMENTSThe UK’s Featured Artists Coalition has announced 20 new Artist Ambassadors. They are Beabadoobee, Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Steve Mason, Maya Jane Coles, Mr Scruff, Carl Cox, Laura Jones, Constant Follower, Hamish Hawk, Idlewild’s Rod Jones, Andro, She Drew The Gun’s Louisa Roach, Big Joanie, New Pagans, Band Of Skulls’ Russell Marsden, Keedz, Lex Amor, Emmavie, Emily Saunders and Billie Marten. “The 20 artists announced today are testament to the creativity, diversity and talent that the UK has to offer”, says CEO David Martin.Universal Music has appointed Michelle Teh as SVP of its Global Classics & Jazz division. “I’m delighted to welcome Michelle to our division and am THRILLED to have such an experienced, forward-thinking and revered executive on board, who can further drive the prosperity of our world-renowned and upcoming artists”, says the division’s CEO Dickon Stainer. “Michelle has a brilliant track record of attracting diverse audience sectors to different types of music, and her experience will help us build on our successes so far”.Warner Music’s 300 Entertainment has promoted Ryan McTaggart to SVP Artist Development & Lifestyle Marketing, Gary ‘Bolo’ Sargeant to VP Urban & Rhythm Promotion, and Michael McArthur to VP A&R. “Ryan, Bolo, and Michael are dynamic team players with innovative ideas, respect for the culture and unwavering support for our artists”, says Co-Presidents Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab. “They’re integral to the continued success and growth of 300 Entertainment.

We’d like to congratulate them as they embark on another chapter with the company in these new roles”.————————————————–EDUCATION & EVENTSTalent development organisation UD has announced the line-up for its Industry.