July brought a variety of events and highlights, one of which included speaking on the panel at Cancer Platform’s ‘Evening of Hope’ – an opportunity for leaders across the worlds of music, tech and philanthropy to connect with Cancer Awareness teams, survivors and medical experts, share experiences and help form powerful cross-industry collaborations. It was inspiring evening, capped off with a moving performance from singer and songwriter, Ella Henderson. Thank you to Vicki Connerty for hosting, and to Tony Colville, Mike Zatyka and the team at Cancer Platform for organising such an inspiring evening.
It was also a pleasure to attend the 15th anniversary of Small Green Shoots along with my fellow PPL colleagues. Small Green Shoots is a unique charity, founded by our Director of Music Industry Engagement, Natalie Wade, which supports opportunities to get the experience required for a long-term sustainable career in the creative industries, for young people that are unlikely to get that chance, save for the work of Small Green Shoots. Everyone at PPL sends our love & support for Natalie as she continues her treatment for cancer. We are all really missing her presence in the office.
Also in July, we hosted our Summer PPL all-company connect event, a jam-packed afternoon hearing from our various teams about some of our exciting progress and plans. We were joined by William Kennard, or as he’s better known, the ‘Status’ from the Electronic Music Duo Chase & Status. As well as a successful career music career, Will founded East London Arts and Music in 2014, an inspiring organisation that we support through PPL Giving, which aims to give those aged 16-19 from low-income & under-represented backgrounds the tools to find careers in the creative industry (across music, games, and film).
I enjoyed attending the 100th anniversary of MECHANICAL-COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED (MCPS) for a wonderful evening of musical performances, speeches, and celebration on such a landmark occasion. Thank you to Jackie Alway OBE and Paul Clements for inviting me as their guest and congratulations to Jackie, Paul and all of MCPS on achieving a century!
Finally, I enjoyed attending year 27 of the "Trevor Trophy" where 26 of us play the Ryder Cup format over 3 days, this year at Hawkstone Park in Shropshire. Formally football, cricket & rugby colleagues, now it is the one time each year that most of us catch up. Not the most relaxing but certainly takes your mind off work for a few days!
Photos: Catching up with PPL member, Ella Henderson after her performance after my panel at Cancer Awareness’ ‘Evening of Hope’. Alongside my colleagues Camilla Waite, Suzi Ibbotson & Kate Reilly - Hurter at the Small Green Shoots 15th Anniversary. With Will Kennard at our all-company connect event. Myself & PPL Performer Director & legendary manager Jackie Davidson at MCPS 100th anniversary dinner. The results of Day 1 of the Trevor Trophy with the Open Golf at Royal Troon.