Our speakers are top industry professionals they are the key to our success, generously giving their knowledge and expertise to contribute to your future.

Guy Fletcher, co-Chairman of The Academy, Director at MCPS, PRS & BMR
Guy is a successful songwriter / publisher. He has written songs recorded by artists such as Ray Charles, Cliff Richard, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Blood Sweat & Tears, Joe Cocker and many more. His songs have climbed the charts all over the world for more than two decades and even hit the number one spot in the American country chart with "Save Me" by Louis Mandrell. Guy is also the Chairman of The Academy (British Academy of composers and songwriters) and is a director at MCPS, PRS & BMR. Guy runs his own publishing company, Singular Music, and is a copyright and publishing consultant for writers.

Ed Bicknell, Manager of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler
"I have been involved with Global now for eight years, as I wanted to put something back into the industry. In this game, it's very easy to get ripped off due to ignorance so it is good to see essential information being made readily available to those who need it. I take great pleasure in spilling the beans as the students are of a particularly high standard, ask extremely relevant questions and are vastly enthusiastic. The courses are extremely well organised and in my view give excellent value for money."

Seven Webster, MD, 7 Publishing & Management
One of the most well known managers on the dance scene. Successfully guided the careers of Sasha, John Digweed and Carl Cox (One of the world's biggest DJ names for almost 10 years). Current artist roster includes Alaister Whitehead, Danny Howells, Kiss FM's Andy Morris, Chris Mellor (editor of DJ Mag) and Eric Kupper (Remixer/ Producer from New York), Robbie Rever and Stonebridge.

Simon Goffe, MD, Heavyweight Management, former A&R Director MCA Music Publishing
"At last people involved with the dance scene have an opportunity to learn from the experts rather than spending years finding out through their own efforts and mistakes. Since its acceptance into mainstream music, the dance music industry needs the support of professional organisations like Global." Simon currently manages Roni Size, winner of the Mercury Music Award 1997.

Chrissie Harwood,Head of International, 19 Group of Companies
"I have always found lecturing to be both enjoyable and rewarding. The people at Global that I deal with help to make it this way. Their organisation and treatment of both the lecturers and participants is excellent. I will continue to lecture for Global as long as they continue to want me."

Former Vice President of BMG International, her previous major clients include Annie Lennox, Take That, Spice Girls, Sleeper & Gary Barlow. Current clients include S Club 7, Eurythmics & Another Level.

William Higham, MD The SuperMarket
Managing Director, The SuperMarket. Former Senior Product Manger, Polydor Records where he oversaw the marketing campaigns for The Cardigans, Eagle Eye Cherry, Shed Seven, Cast and Abba Gold.

Russel Coultart, MD Transient Records
Managing Director, Transient Records, Automatic Records and www.recordstore.co.uk. - the world's first internet-only dance outlet. Russel also looks after the websites for more than half a dozen other independent labels. Russel attended the first Dance Music Business Programme in 1993.

Alastair Procter
Human Resources Manager, Universal Music International.

Rollo, Faithless
Frontman and brains behind the ground-breaking group Faithless, winner of Muzik Magazine's Best Live Band award 1999.

Tom Roberts, Revolution Promotions
Head of Club Promotions at Revolution. Artist Roster includes Fat Boy Slim, Gomez, and The Cardigans. Tom attended The Dance Music Business Programme in 1996.

Steve Finan, MD of MoWax and BAMN Management
MD of MoWax Records and BAMN Management, where he manages the chart topping All Saints. Previously managed Neneh Cherry, Madness, and Monie Love amongst many others. Steve was also Director of A&R at A&M Records

Andy Saunders, Velocity Communications
MD Velocity Communications. Former Head of Communications at Creation Records, former home of Oasis.

Lorraine Barry, Director of International at Virgin Records
Director of International Marketing at Virgin Records, home of Spice Girls, Smashing Pumpkins, The Verve, Massive Attack, Embrace and David Bowie to name a few.

Eden Blackman, ish-media
MD ish-media national radio promotion for Gossip, Orson, Mylo, Aaliyah, Taio Cruz, Example, MIMS, Bob Sinclar, David Guetta, Royksopp, Booty Luv, Mason and Alex Gaudino amongst others. www.ish-media.com / www.myspace.com/ishmedia.

Danny Van Emden, Director of Creative Multimedia @ Virgin Records
"One of my favourite things about Global is the chance to lecture to 'outsiders' and demystify a lot of what goes on in the music industry. My basic advice, always, is providing you're armed with a huge love of music, mountains of enthusiasm and a commercial nose, there's an exciting job for you somewhere, and as for being cool, forget it!"

Danny set up and runs the award winning raft.com and has been awarded the overall Creative Award for her work at the 1998 & 1999 Music Week Creative and Design Awards.

Paul Robinson, MD of the Disney Channel
"Global are at the heart of the next generation of music industry professionals."

Michael McDermott, MD of M2 Management, Manager of Danny Rampling
"Global are a melting pot of information and contacts, so much so, that I am always on the phone to them, and I work in the industry!"

Michael manages Danny Rampling, who was given the "Outstanding Contribution to Dance Music" at the recent Muzik Dance Awards.

Korda Marshall, MD and Founder of Infectious / Mushroom Records
MD Mushroom/Infectious Records, artist roster includes the multi-platinum selling Garbage, Ash, Peter Andre and Deni Hines.

DJ Swing, Tommy Boy Records
Head of Club Promotions at Tommy Boy Records. DJ Swing won best Club DJ at the MOBO awards 1998. Swing sat one of our very first dance courses.

Nick Halkes, Director of A&R at Positiva, and Director of Dance at EMI / Chrysalis UK
"The Dance Music Business Programme is an excellent opportunity for people interested in our area of the industry to learn the basics. It's an opportunity for those attending to question and find answers that apply directly to them. It's the course I would have killed to attend in my youth when after explaining my music industry career to my school career's office, I was told to think about a more sensible career."

Nick Halkes signed The Prodigy to XL Recordings, then moved to EMI to launch Positiva, which has since then carved a niche as one of the UK's leading dance labels. Nick set up Incentive Records in the summer of 1999, and has since had numerous Top Ten Hits.

Ian Blackaby, MD, Ardent Music Ltd
Oversees licensing and business affairs for multi-platinum Canadian artist Loreena McKennitt. Also Artist Manager, licensing and marketing consultant for a varied roster of major label and independent talent.

Eric Longley, MD, Absolute Pants Management
Manager of top indie band, Goldblade, Yellow Car and the up & coming Spin City. Spin City are currently supporting Steps on their UK tour. Former Head of Media at Chantrey Vellacot (Music Industry Accountants). Eric was also the Managing Director of Factory Records.

Sally Gross, MD of Trouble Management, former Label Manager, Good Lookin' Records and L'attitude Records
Sally also manages Babyfox and SKYlab. Her expertise lies in all aspects of management agreements. She is also the former manager of top producers Rollo and William Orbit.

Netty Walker, MD of Brave Management
Manages top Dance act, Lionrock, and previously managed Bjork. Netty was also the Head of A&R at Beggers Banquet.

Paul Martin, Head of A&R at Talkin' Loud
Signed Roni Size and 4 Hero.

Mike McCormack, Deputy MD at Universal Publishing
Formally with 19 Management (former management of the Spice Girls), Mike was involved, at BMG Records, with one of the most successful singles labels', with acts such as Annie Lennox, Morrissey and Sleeper to name but a few.

Mike Smith, Head of A&R EMI, Music Publishing, UK

Mark Titcombe, MD of Athole Still Management, former Head of Wired Records
"Global's courses seem to mirror how the industry operates i.e. It's not just what you know in the industry, it's who you know. Global Entertainment provide access to both". Mark sat the music overview and A&R courses.

Richard Grafton, Director of Commercial Marketing at EMI / Chrysalis Records, UK
Former Head of Direct Marketing at Probe Media.

Sharon Green, Label Manager, Amato Dance Distribution
Sharon is responsible for the distribution of the following labels: Junior Boys Own and the Ministry of Sound.

Nick Gordon Brown, Manager of Phats n Small
Roster includes DJs and artists such as John Digweed, Full Intention, Dave Seaman, and Chris & James. Former Label Manager at Stress Records.

Caroline Butler, Partisan Records
Caroline used to be a label manager at Moving Shadow, the esteemed Drum and Bass label signed Aqua Sky, Dom & Roland and Hoax. Current roster includes Justice and Foul Play.

Eddie Gordon, Producer of Radio One's dance shows
"If someone is prepared to spend money on learning more about the industry and to network with more people in the same position, then it shows they must be enthusiastic and dedicated enough to really want to do well in this industry. That is exactly the kind of energy we need!"

As producer of Radio 1's dance shows ("Essential Mix", Rampling's and one of Jules'), Gordon helps program what the club nation listens to through his company, West End Productions. Owns two labels (Neo, Black & Blue). Also involved in promoting the "Essential Mix" parties which go out live on air. Former head of Manifesto, he has A&R 'ed for most of the major labels. Gordon's also credited with getting Rampling his show, and is currently campaigning to bring in one other big name techno DJ.

Nik Powell, Chairman, Scala Productions
Nik is one of the most respected producers in the UK. He talks about the role of the producer - having had successes with A Rage in Harlem and The Crying Game to name but a few.

Robert Mitchell, European Marketing Director, Buena Vista / Walt Disney
Robert did a marketing campaign case study of the blockbuster movie Con Air starring Nicholas Cage and John Malkovich.

Paul Hills, Partner, Amaranth Films
Paul produced, wrote and directed Boston Kickout and is currently filming a new feature called Raving Beauties.