WEEK 10 CAREER ACTIVITIES: 9TH DECEMBER

This is the third and final event held during Week 10 where you can take part in our panel talks, mentoring, and speed networking events. This is a chance to hear our panelists stories, meet other Point Blank students, scout for collaborations and book 1-2-1 mentoring sessions with our guest speakers.

If you would like to attend the panel talk and/or networking event for Friday 9th December, then please scroll to the bottom of this page to book your place. Once booked, you will later receive a separate email to reserve a 1-2-1 session with a mentor.

Please note:

• As spaces are limited, you may only book one slot with one mentor over the course of the week, so please take care when booking your appointment. If you book two mentors, then both slots will be cancelled.
• You may book and are encouraged to attend multiple networking and panel discussion events.

Farah Nanji

Farah Nanji is the producer and host of the no.1 podcast, Mission Makers, that dives deep into the mindset and misconceptions of game changers in the worlds of music, motorsports and business. The show has featured prolific guests from Carl Cox to Bob Moses and is currently in the Top 2% of Podcasts In The World. She is also a podcast producer for the BBC and has led the growth of Mission Makers into a boutique podcast agency producing content for award-winning brands and fast-growing start-ups. 

Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson “Mr Corey Johnson is an award-winning, Multi-Platinum and Diamond Producer and more recently A.I.M 2022 Entrepreneur of the year, British-born music producer, record label President, Entrepreneur, Board member and Philanthropist.” Troubled teen - turned internationally recognised, CEO and media executive, has received numerous accolades for his successful work in music/businesses and London youth charities. Corey’s most recent achievement was winning Music Entrepreneur of the year at the 2022 A.I.M Awards (Association of Independent Music) for his work funding Digital Holdings studio which creates a safe space in the UK rap scene. With a career encompassing music, business development, brand building and youth work he has established several media companies that work alongside each other in one creative hub known as Digital Holdings Empire.

Eve Horne

Eve wears a lot of hats within her roles in the UK Music industry. She is a singer-songwriter and producer, a native instruments specialist, and a sound engineer. She is also the founder of PeakMusicUK and of “We Are The Unheard" - a campaign that promotes equality for women in the male-dominated music industry. Eve co-founded M@LO & The Magpie, a production agency where music is synced, mixed, arranged and delivered to fit clients’ specific needs. Eve releases her singles under the artist name ‘Magpie’ and has gained international recognition.

Thando Zulu

Founded by Thando Zulu, who is part of the 2022 Music Managers Forum Accelerator Programme, Zulu Music oversees campaigns, business management, and strategy for artists, songwriters and producers. "It takes a unique, relationship-first approach to work with current and prospective clients, focusing on building sustainable careers in a holistically healthy way". Zulu Music has worked with breakthrough pop artist BEKA since 2020 and has facilitated the launch of her solo career. Since signing BEKA to LAB Records in 2020 Zulu Music has seen her debut single “I’ll Be There” chosen as the BBC Radio1 track of the week in Feb 2021, multiple New Music Friday placements globally, 2 x Sold Out UK Tours, over 110 Million streams across BEKA’s catalogue and support tours where BEKA has opened for, Laura Mvula, Griff and HONNE (UK, US, AUS, NZ).