Members Voices: Maria May – Passion Is Not Protection Against Pressure

Members Voices: Maria May – Passion Is Not Protection Against Pressure

Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the business.

In partnership with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, Maria has launched a six-month fully funded pilot programme for five entry to mid-level dance music professionals. Read the full piece, and apply by 1 June 2026.

Feedback MTUK x AFEM: a music tech pitch competition for electronic labels and publishers

Feedback MTUK x AFEM: a music tech pitch competition for electronic labels and publishers

Feedback is Music Technology UK’s recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.

Tuesday 19 May, 18:00 to 22:00 BST, at H.O.M.E in London. Four founders pitch live to a panel of senior label and publishing executives, each holding £100,000 of virtual investment to allocate.

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