Ace is the guitarist in UK rock phenomenon Skunk Anansie.

Formed in 1994, they went on to be one of the biggest rock bands in Britain and Europe throughout the 90’s until still now selling over 6 million records and doing sellout world tours. They still continue to tour and write new music with their own record label, Boogooyamma Records.

Ace has been playing guitar for over 40 years and has been successful in the industry for over 30 of them! He has earned a reputation as being one of the top guitarists in the rock world as well as an author, educator, session player and musical entrepreneur. He has also been producing records professionally since 2001 and has worked on records with many European bands with varied musical styles.

He is currently Head of Industry Partnerships and Business Development at ICMP in London and Associate Professor of Music Industry and was previously Director Of Creative Industry Development at ACM 2015-20.

‘…. And the more I love me, the more I can love you…’

Soulmate by CTD

Catherine honed her songwriting skills in Sarmwest studios, home to George Michael, Madonna, Grace Jones to name but a few.

Some of her vocal recording collaborations include; Johnny Douglas team at Sarmwest, Jamie T, N-Trance, Ratpack, Baby D, Mikey McCleary, Lempo, Wayne Donnelly, Benny-D, Lord KCB, Scorrcio replays.

Performance collaborations; with Vula, Angie Brown, Lee Ryan, Ashley Taylor Dawson, Chris Fountain,

She has worked as a recording artist & performer now for 25 years and is currently based in Ibiza, performing all over from the beaches to the mountains in various countries. Her proudest release is of her song ‘We are all just human’, which has a poignant video.

Through music, lyrics and energy, it is her passion to shine joy, love & inspiration to the world ….

With music being a beautiful connector & healer, she loves to support young people & has done various songwriting projects, including an ‘Anti-Bullying Campaign’ where she then took the co-writers & song to the local radio to share the good work.

Ellie is a London-based music professional with a rich and varied background spanning performance, live events, and artist development. As both a vocalist and vocal coach, she brings technical expertise and creative intuition to every project she takes on. She is the founder of LiveWorks Presents, a live events company dedicated to curating and managing grassroots music nights that spotlight emerging talent. Her experience also includes working with major industry players such as Live Nation, where she gained hands-on insight into live music operations at large-scale festivals. In addition to her work in events and performance, Ellie is an experienced music educator, mentoring young artists as they build confidence, develop their skills, and take their first steps into the industry. With her broad skill set and deep industry knowledge, Ellie has a sharp eye for talent and a strong understanding of what it takes for artists to thrive in today’s music landscape

Laura Westcott is a classically trained singer and founder of the mental health concert series ‘Music with Meaning’. 

She was a reviewer and PR Manager for The Times before starting community interest company Music for Mental Wealth in 2017 to provide well-being support to musicians through coaching and music therapy.

Laura sang with the London Philharmonic Choir for ten years and now sings under the guise ‘Aura’ on several meditation apps for healing and transformation.

Laura manages Braylsham Castle in East Sussex and is a singing tutor for adults and children.

Rebekka is a producer and songwriter know for her soulful voice, introspective lyrics, and genre-blending sound that fuses elements of indie pop, folk, and alternative music.

With a masters degree in commercial music production from Tileyard Education, Rebekka has been releasing her own music under the aritist name Rebekka Louise. With a deep passion for storytelling, Rebekka’s songs are rich with emotional depth, capturing the complexities of love, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Her music invites listeners into an intimate world of poetic reflection, characterized by lush melodies and hauntingly beautiful harmonies. And last year she was the winner of the GYA Songwriting Competition.