Miraa May, Nina Las Vegas, JGrrey, Novelist, Sian Anderson

Nando’s Music Exchange opens up to music fans again with a q+a and panel talk - free and open to the public.

Fanning the flames of conversation will be BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Sian Anderson, who will host a very special event split into two parts:

5 Separate Q+As - (1:30pm - 3:30pm)

Why Having The Right Team Is Key To Success - Liam Ivory (Maribou State)

Song Writing & Defining Yourself As An Artist - Miraa May

Staying True To Yourself & Finding Your Niche - Nina Las Vegas

Songwriting & Staying Sane In The Music Industry – JGrrey

Doing it your own way and not compromising – Novelist

Industry Panel Talk (4 - 5pm)

Behind the scenes of an artist’s day-to-day life

Neil Thakaria – Artist Manager

Joss Meek – Music PR

Max Lee – Booking Agent

Faye Williams – Digital Marketing Manager / Universal

There will also be delicious free Peri-Peri chicken for all attendees!

The event will round off the fifth year of Nando’s Music Exchange workshop. This year’s programme will see Nando’s bring 40 emerging musicians from South Africa, Australia and around the UK together in London. Participants will be mentored across four days by global artists; Nadia Rose, Kwame and Nonku Phiri, and will be tasked with producing a track from scratch at the Roundhouse Young Creatives studio in Camden.

All highlights from Nando’s Music Exchange 2019, including this discussion, will be shared on Nando’s website and social media channels.