This year’s keynote interview welcomes the legendary Simon Williams. Simon will share his

journey from writing for NME during its heyday to founding, and still running, the influential

Fierce Panda label. Hear about the highs and the lows, the career-defining successes, the

challenges of running a label mixed with personal insights from his book; Pandamonium! How

to Not Run a Record Label. The book openly covers his experiences in the music industry, not

shying away his own struggle with mental health. Do not miss this sit down with one of the

industry's most impactful figures, who still goes to more shows in a month than most people do

in a year.

Simon Williams, Fierce Panda, London, UK

Chair, John Kennedy, Radio X, London, UK