ADVISORY BOARD
Clare Spooner - Just Her
From deep house to techno, but always with feeling. Just Her’s trademark melodies and vocals have secured her releases with world class labels such as Get Physical, Anjunadeep & Global Underground, achieving a wealth of Beatport chart positions, an Essential New Tune on Radio 1 and gigs all over the world.
Amy Jayne - Promotions & Marketing Manager, Shogun Audio
With extensive knowledge and connections in the dance music world, Amy has grown to become one of the most established marketing execs in her field. With 4 years experience running the marketing department for D&B powerhouse Hospital Records, she has grown to become a multifaceted individual with extensive knowledge of the wider musical landscape.
Keir Tyrer - Director/Co-Owner of Shogun Audio & Temple Publishing
Sammy Verghese - Proprietor of The Arch and The Hub Nightclubs, Brighton
Ashley Howard - Dance Account Manager, PRS for Music
Ashley manages PRS for Music’s relationships with writer and publisher members who specialise in dance/electronic music and raises awareness of PRS for Music’s service within the genre. He is also part of a project team that is evaluating how Music Recognition Technology could be used to identify music played by DJs in licensed clubs, bars, pubs and music festivals in the UK.
Christine Brown - Director of External Affairs
A dynamic and experienced music industry communications strategist, Christine Brown has had a ten year tenure at the leading independent music charity Help Musicians UK, where she has risen up the ranks from a temp to today where she holds the position of Director Of External Affairs & Business Development.
Carl Loben - Editor of DJ Mag
Mark Lawrence - CEO of Association of Electronic Music
After spending 10 years in senior roles at PRS for Music (UK), Mark moved on to combine his passion for Electronic Music with his experience in Membership Organisations by taking on the privileged role as the first Chief Executive of the Association for Electronic Music. AFEM is the global Trade Body for the entire Electronic Music community, from Creators to Labels, Clubs to Live, Tech to Media.
Sarah Cole, Director of Talent, AEI Group
Hailing from Brighton in the UK, Sarah has over 15 years experience in dance music events and has promoted some of the UK’s biggest brands.
After managing venues and promoting club nights Sarah went to work for and eventually bought the Brighton based, award winning record label and events brand SuperCharged. To this day the brand continues to present over 50 events a year and retains a stronghold as being one of the most reputable club brands in dance music on the South Coast.
Dane Streeter - Co-Founder MD Sharp Stream

Currently the Head of Membership at the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) following a 20 year route through the music industry as a drummer, producer and DJ with extensive experience within record shops, independent labels, music rights and royalties organisations. The love of music, organising, connecting and helping people brings me here.
Greg Marshall - Association For Electronic Music
Currently the Head of Membership at the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) following a 20 year route through the music industry as a drummer, producer and DJ with extensive experience within record shops, independent labels, music rights and royalties organisations. The love of music, organising, connecting and helping people brings me here.
Martin Carvell - Managing Director at DJ Magazine
DJ Magazine is the world’s leading dance music publication and is translated into over 10 different languages every month. It is the promoter of the world famous Top 100 DJs and Top 100 Clubs polls which garner over half a million votes each year. This in addition to a series of worldwide events the world’s most exciting clubs explain DJmag’s status as one of the strongest and instantly recognised brands in the worldwide dance music industry.









