Conference
Our annual Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) conference brings together our membership, artists, industry professionals, and wider Americana music community to discuss important issues, share experiences and knowledge, and foster collaboration.
This year’s conference theme is :
“CAN SONGS CHANGE THE WORLD? AMERICANA IN 2025”
CONFERENCE: Sync 101 Panel / Feedback Session
Our coveted sync session returns to our 2025 conference and once again gives you the chance to have one of your tracks listened to by a selection of top Music Supervisors (also known as the people who pick the songs for films, TV, games etc).
The Music Supervisors will select 7 tracks from those submitted by attendees, and play them in front of the audience, offering feedback on how to get them synced. Special thanks to DISCO for making this happen.
PANELLISTS:
- Lara Baker - Moderator - CONFIRMED
- Zoe Bryant - Carbon Logic (music supervisor)
- David McGinnis - Mute Song (publisher)
- Sophie Urquhart - Tin Drum Music (music supervisor)
- Gary Welch - Eye Hear (Music supervisor)
- Rupert Hollier - Five Creative (Music supervisor)
- Amelia Hartley - Banijay (Music supervisor)
CONFERENCE: A Journey To Americana : In Conversation With Nina Nesbitt
Born in a small village outside of Edinburgh, Nina Nesbitt's career as an artist began at 15 when she uploaded a Taylor Swift cover to YouTube. The years that followed have seen Nina signed to a major label for the release of her debut pop album, dropped by the major label, signed to indie label Cooking Vinyl, working as a songwriter for international artists and most recently starting her own label 'Apple Tree Records', through which she released her latest offering 'Mountain Music' in September 2024. Recorded in Devon and drawing on her folk and Americana influences, 'Mountain Music' sees Nina start a new chapter in her career, master of her own creative destiny and head of her own business. Turning 30 last summer whilst supporting her idol Stevie Nicks on tour, Nina's journey as an artist and songwriter is a fascinating and insightful story for any aspiring musician.
CONFERENCE: Artist Management: Navigating Genre and Managing Expectations
Full Details TBA Soon.
CONFERENCE: AMA-UK Songwriting Workshop 2025 supported by the Musicians’ Union
Documentary screening of this year’s workshop, live performances and short Q&A.
Full details TBA soon.