The International Music Summit will take place on October 5 – 7, 2023 in London, England. The educational sessions will be at the Host Hotel, the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow Hotel & Conference Center and the Summit Musical will be at St. James Church (Crypt on the Green) Clerkenwell Close, London. The Summit is produced by Back2BackPR Global CEO Carol Crawford.
The International Music Summit is a bridge and connection to the gospel music industry in the United States and United Kingdom. Its purpose is to connect independent artists and industry personnel through two and a half days of music, education, and being intentional about making industry connections.
Following a welcome reception and opening session on Thursday October 5th, Friday’s day of education, and industry connections will feature educational panel sessions, interviews with industry personnel and an industry mixer.
Some of the industry professionals participating include Kevin Tomlin, Music Historian UK, Sarah Holloway, Film & TV Producer UK, Michael Ojo, Vocal Coach UK, Sandra Godley, Broadcaster & Artist UK, O’Neil Dennis, Marketing Executive UK, Lady T, Radio Host UK, Keith Kirk, Metadata Specialist UK, Audrey Gray, Industry Developer UK, Charmain Elliott, Artist, Songwriter and Manager UK, Leesha Archie, Marketing Professional USA, Uncle ADE, SVP Artist & Business Development, Groove UP UK and several more.
The educational panels will cover a wide range of topics. Specific panel sessions will include Branding and Marketing, The History of Gospel Music in the UK, Vocal Health, What Is Metadata and Artist Management.
Summit Artists from the UK include Priscilla Bailey, Brenda “Silverfox” Emmanuel, Tina Divine, Natalie Pearl and Latoya Newland.
Artists from Canada, Crystal Reid and from the USA include Toi Lee, Merlon Divine, Bethany Elle, Eric Taylor, Crystal Sherie, Charles Moorer, JoAnn Tyson, Phil Lynah, Wendy Peterson & Unity, Latoya Newland, Markeyta Sconiers, Sha Speaks, Angela “Missy” Billups, Faith Hairston & The Chosen Vessels, Spiritually Anointed, Kayo Bracey, Janice Lary, Daphney Hilton, Angie Billups, Tina Divine, Calandra Gantt, Tranzpar3nt, Effram Winstead, Sim’Plea Rock, Shunice Hill, Natalie Jordan-Nixon, Markees Williams, Michael Boykin, Trice Whitley, David “Bubbuh” Dickens, Derek “the change man” Smith, A’Saun Bynum, Earl Bynum.
Thursday October 5th, 2023 and Friday October 6th, 2023: The Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel Heathrow, 140 Bath Road, Harlington Hayes UB3 5AW
Saturday October 7th, 2023: Crypt on the Green/St. James Church Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0EA. Doors open 5:30pm Musical starts at 6:00pm
