Michele Valentini Marcella Micelli Drew Thurlow Katie Holmes

Data-Driven A&R

A Talk by Drew Thurlow , Michele Valentini , Katie Holmes and Marcella Micelli

About this Talk

In this panel, we'll look at the always changing landscape of A&R. Our speakers will explore how analytics and intuition converge to shape the future of music. Panelists will dive into the tools that power modern A&R, share real-world examples of data-driven decisions, discuss the balance between numbers and gut feeling in artist development, and explore maintaining ethical standards in an ever-evolving industry.

21 February 2025, 08:00 PM

Main Stage

08:00 PM - 08:40 PM

About The Speakers

Drew Thurlow

Drew Thurlow

Founder, Opening Ceremony Media

Speaker

Michele Valentini

Michele Valentini

A&R & Data Lead, Atlantic Records UK

Speaker

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Chief Operating Officer, The ROSTR Group

Speaker

Marcella Micelli

Marcella Micelli

Founder and Head of Marketing/A&R, HQ Music

Speaker