MBA. Business Entrepreneurship. Manchester Business School.

As well as being involved in ACM's music business courses, Helen’s work has over a period of 25 years covered senior directorships of major international music companies; such as the Avex Group working as part of the Management team alongside Tatsumi Yoda (described by the Times as the equivalent of Richard Branson in Japan) driving the company to flotation in 1997 and since regularly holding the No 1 market position.

Helen's fields of expertise includes international licensing, artist development, publishing, film music supervision, synchronisation, contract negotiation and drafting. Having represented successful writers and producers Internationally (Grammy writer/producer Hawk Wolinski "Ain't NoBody" - Rufus and Chaka Khan), Helen has worked with all Major labels, Publishers and Media organisations in various capacities continually throughout her career. Helen is Financial Director of Planet Audio Group who was a nominated finalist in the Coutts Bank 'Family Business of the Year' 2008. The release of Helen's book "The Art of Music Publishing" (an entrepreneurs guide) is released Autumn 2009.

B.A (Hons) Music Business Marketing

An existing ACM lecturer, Jim’s experience will be a fantastic asset to students on ACM's music business courses.
ACM – Music Business Tutor (2003-present) – Diploma, HDIP and Degree.
British Academy of Music /Access to Music program (2002-03)
Presidents Promotions - Owner/Manager – (1997-2002) - working with D.J’s Producers, Artists and Record Labels, providing Music Business training and coaching.
SAE - DJ Course Manager (1995-2001) – responsible for marketing and promotions of the organisation.
MCPS – copyright researcher – (1996-97).

Nettwerk Productions UK - Senior Vice President - (2005-07) - Nettwerk is one of the worlds leading Artist Management companies. In addition to their management, publishing and production wings Nettwerk is a record label with a roster across an eclectic range of genres.
EMI Music Ltd (1995-2005) Director, International Repertoire and Special Projects / Angel Music Group Director, A&R and Marketing, EMI Liberty. Marketing and Promotions Manager – EMI Catalogue. Product Manager – EMI Catalogue. Catalogue Manager – Trade Marketing.
Virgin Radio (1992-95) Position: Senior Sales Account Manager

As well as lecturing at ACM on our music business courses Mike runs his own marketing, creative and strategy consultancy working with UK and International labels and artists. He has over 20 years of industry experience working with companies and brands including The Observer, GQ, NME, Melody Maker and Virgin Radio.

Dip HE- Media and Communications - Wolverhampton University - 1989-91

Fifteen years at senior level Youth brand and entertainment PR.
Slice PR - Associate Director with over 40 staff. (1997-2001)
Specialist sectors – Broadcast, Media, Music, Celebrity, Youth Brands, Retail, Travel, Fitness and Leisure.
Former clients: Nintendo, Levi's, Hard Rock Café, NME Awards, MTV Ibiza, Fifa Pro Awards.
Previous Head of Press at XFM, and as a freelance consultant with Kiss FM, Warchild, Ministry, Popstar Pictures and Lime Pictures (Hollyoaks).

Sacha is also involved in ACM's music business courses.

MoMac UK - Digital Media consultant –  working with media companies and mobile operators to create powerful and profitable mobile operator portals. 
DA Group plc / Yomego Division - Business Development director - an Aim listed leading provider of interactive entertainment.  
Strong Songs Publishing - Director of Digital Business development.
Internet Plc - Director of Strategic Partnerships and Content.
The Telstar Group - Director.
ACM - Tutor on ACM's Music Business Courses

Oliver comes to us with a broad range of industry experience under his belt. After a three-year stint with international concert giant, Clear Channel Entertainment (now Live Nation), he himself became a student of the Music Business School here at ACM in 2003. After finishing his studies two years later, Oliver swapped concerts-for-grownups with concerts-for-kids when he formed FUNtastic!, a music-led brand for the children’s entertainment marketplace which has achieved music-product sales in excess of ½ million units, worldwide.

Specialising in new routes-to-market and futurist strategies for product delivery, Oliver’s projects have been linked with the likes of the BBC, EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Group. As well as forming part of the Business and Production School faculties at ACM, Oliver's time is split between FUNtastic! and CBeebies television presenter, Sid Sloane, whom he also manages. Oli brings a wealth of experience to student on our music business courses.