meet the ellevate experts

  • Aria Alagha - Digital Content

    Queer Iranian London-Based DJ, digital innovator and social media director Aria Alagha has worked with Britain's top festivals, global pop star icons and legendary catalogue. Some of the highlights include incredible success with Wilderness Festival's social media ads and digital direction for Dua Lipa's "Future Nostalgia" album campaign.

  • Kiimi

    Kiimi - Artist & Producer

    London-based producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Kiimi blends classical training with electronic innovation. Their acclaimed debut on Hotflush, supported by Jamie XX and BBC Radio1, marked them as a future star. Kiimi's 2023 highlights include BBC endorsements, festival performances, and founding Hunni Sound, a network for femme, non-binary, and trans creators.

  • Peter Jacquaye - Digital Marketer (Believe)

    Voted Music Ally Emerging Marketer of the Year 2023, Peter is a digital marketing manager excelling in impactful online campaigns. He connects musicians with fans, drives merchandise sales, and ignites buzz around new releases. Constantly innovating, Peter stays ahead with the latest trends and technologies, working with both emerging artists and industry leaders.

  • Katherine Bassett - Fan Marketing (UMG)

    Katherine Bassett is a community manager and journalist, with a passion for building and exploring digital communities. She was previously Community Lead at Water & Music, a startup media brand and online community dedicated to music and technology. She now works at Universal Music, building the community and social strategy for a forthcoming new tech venture. Her music and tech journalism has been published in NME, Vice, WIRED and Stereogum.

  • Pascal Balletti - Artist Manager (ENNY)

    Pascal Balletti - Artist Manager (ENNY)

    Pascal Balletti, a music producer and artist manager, launched ENNY's career with the hit "Peng Black Girls." With five years of experience, he's worked with Jorja Smith, IAMDDB, and others, and was a 2023 Music Manager Awards nominee. Pascal excels in developing grassroots talent.

  • Norma Daneu - Digital Marketing

    Norma is a viral video expert fluent in 9 languages with 7+ years in social media. She has created content with over 10 million organic views and launched brands with millions of followers on TikTok, Instagram, Snap, and YouTube. She honed her skills at Jukin Media and specialized in music promotion at UMG-owned Rebel Labs.

  • Callum Reece - Artist Development (One House Artists)

    Creative director/co-head of artist development, One House

  • GIRLI - Merch

    Pop punk artist GIRLI has navigated the length and breadth of the music industry, releasing records with labels and now independently. She has carved out a lane o her own with stong relationships with her fans.

  • Sanam Khalili - Artist/Brand Partnerships

    Sanam Khalili, a dynamic brand marketer, joined Range Media Partners in 2022 and became Director of Artist Partnerships in 2023. She collaborates with top artists like Bazzi, Lauv, and Mariah Carey. Previously at Columbia Records, Sanam contributed to major releases like Harry Styles’ Fine Line and Haim’s Women In Music Pt III.

  • Chris Chadwick - Live Touring

    Artist Manager to Puma Blue and LVRA.

  • Sofia Novio Contreras - Playlisting (Ditto)

    With extensive knowledge in playlisting and digital music marketing, Sofia is currently EU Trade Marketing Coordinator, working with playlist placements at Ditto.

    She has pitched thousands of releases from artists worldwide and thoroughly knows the ecosystems of all digital music platforms, showcasing her ability to craft the perfect pitch.

  • Mike Lesirge - Live Touring

    Mike is a composer, musical director, and multi-instrumentalist. Since 2010, he has been the arranger and woodwind/sax/keys player for Bonobo. He directed Arlo Parks' rise from unsigned artist to Grammy nominee and Brit and Mercury Prize winner, and was MD for Kelis' Kaleidoscope tour. Currently, he is MD for Becky Hill and Barry Can't Swim.

  • Sam Emery - Sync (Colourbox)

    Sam began his career at FUGA, establishing their sync department and managing over 50 independent labels' catalogues. Joining Soho Music Group in 2022, he worked on campaigns for O2, Vodafone, and others. In November 2023, Sam moved to Colourbox Music to expand their Film & TV offerings to include advertising.

  • Meghan Stephens - Brand Marketing

    Meghan has 15 years of experience in marketing and new media, specializing in brand-building, social strategy, and team leadership. She has worked with US brand agencies and counts Amazon Music as a client. Passionate about people, progress, and creativity, Meghan also manages Lisbon-based artist Soluna, whose career has rapidly accelerated under her guidance.

  • Jessie Scoullar - Fan Marketing

    Jessie Scoullar, owner and chief strategist at Wicksteed Works, empowers artists and brands with direct-to-fan marketing and retail campaigns. Specializing in email marketing, CRM, and e-commerce, her clients include PJ Harvey, Laura Marling, UNKLE, Mumford & Sons, Paul McCartney, and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

  • Marina Guy - Sync (Major Tom)

    Marina, formerly with Universal Music Publishing and EMI Records, is now Head of Creative at Major Tom. She supervises global brand campaigns for Nike, Apple, Amazon, and the BBC, and collaborates with top composers like George Fenton (Blue Planet) and Anne Chmelewsky (Cabinet of Curiosities).