Music Technology UK

Breaking Barriers: Investment Strategies for Female Founders · Luma Join FemTUK for a panel event to focus on the critical funding gap facing women entrepreneurs in the music technology sector. With only 17% of MTUK member…

Only 17% of MTUK companies are female-led. Just 2% of VC funding reaches female founders. A new FemTUK panel will deliver actionable insights from Angel & VC investors to change this.
Oct 1, 6-8pm @ H.O.M.E London
Register: lu.ma/qe2ogfbh
#FemTUK #MusicTech #WomenInTech #VC

We're thrilled to welcome Ishaan Pasricha as our latest Expert Member! 🙌
Founder of Soundwave Strategy - 10 years investment banking + recording artist experience helping music tech founders with investor readiness & deal structuring.
Welcome! 🚀
#MusicTech #Investment #MTUK

Sound Investments case study: Condense uses AI to put real people into games & VR worlds. Read the report: musictechnology.uk/sound-invest... #soundinvestments #musictech #VR #AI #MTUK

We're proud to feature Yoto in our Sound Investments report - which has pioneered interactive screen-free audio experiences for children since 2017. Download the report here: music-technology-uk.outseta.com/forms/wQX1GN9K

Turning the Tables on App Development - Music Technology UK How I Built a Search Tool for DJs Without Knowing How to Code By Kushal Patel, Innovation Manager, MassiveMusic Note: […]

🎧 Kushal Patel built a DJ search tool using AI coding-without knowing how to code. Reality check: when it works, feels like magic. When it breaks, you're debugging blind.
Real music industry AI transformation? The "boring" stuff-workflows, analytics, custom tools. musictechnology.uk/turning-the-...

💵 $493M (£360M) invested in UK music tech 2020-2024. Peak in 2021 at $220M (£161M), then correction. Key data from MTUK's Sound Investments report. Download: music-technology-uk.outseta.com/forms/wQX1GN9K 📊 #MusicTech #MTUK #SoundInvestments #Investment #UKMusicTech #MusicTechnology

🎉 Welcome to Syncd:in, MTUK's latest Member! Led by Carla Brown, Syncd:in is a music publishing collection platform that focuses on black music artists in the UK, Africa and the Caribbean.

Ask the CEO: Amos Biegun, Vistex Join us for a fireside chat with Amos Biegun (CEO, Vistex) led by Cliff Fluet (Joint Head of Media & Entertainment, Lewis Silkin).

🔥 New Chair Cliff Fluet's first fireside chat! July 9th 5:30pm at H.O.M.E. with Amos Biegun (CEO Vistex) - 30yrs music tech wisdom. What does it take to sustain success? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ce... #MusicTech #MTUK

Trade association Music Technology UK appoints Cliff Fluet as inaugural chair Music Technology UK (MTUK), the UK trade association supporting music tech start-ups, has appointed Cliff Fluet as its inaugural chair, leading a newly-created board of directors…

🎉 Cliff Fluet appointed as MTUK's inaugural chair! 'The UK has an incredible opportunity to lead in music tech innovation globally.' Full story: www.musicweek.com/digital/read... #MusicTech

Algorithms favour controversy over creativity, drowning out genuine artists. Laura Chase from WeAre8: innovation is happening - creating businesses that serve artists, not exploit them. musictechnology.uk/rethinking-s... #MusicTech #MTUK

FemTUK 'From Vision to Version 1.0' showed why female founder spaces matter. Charlotte Caleb led MVP discussions. Only 17% of MTUK members are female founders - these events are essential! Next one coming soon 🎵 #FemTUK #MusicTech #MTUK

🚀 MTUK's first UK music tech report launch!
📅 July 10, 5:30-7:30pm
📍 Lewis Silkin LLP, London
🎟️ lnkd.in/eqZz_qac
Essential for music tech founders & investors
#MusicTech

Last week's 'Monetising Digital Identity' panel was 🔥! Passionate debates on music tech's hottest topic. Key issues: talent anxiety over likeness misuse, rights ownership debates, frameworks lagging tech. Thanks Tom Grayson, Sada Garba, Emma Fadlon, Ric Salmon! #MusicTech

Ten UK music tech startups completed MTUK/DBT mission to LA. Met CAA, Google, Warner Bros, Sony, UTA execs + Yamaha/Orrick investors. Key insight: consumer-centric beats top-down. Building global partnerships! #MusicTech #MTUK

Monthly Pitch Club at H.O.M.E continues! Founders from Brainchild, Cantilever Music, Major Labl Artist Club & Halo and Echo strengthened their pitch game with peer feedback. Led by Gareth Deakin. Thanks to all presenters & the engaged feedback crew. Returns in July! 🎤

Is traditional VC dead for music tech? We're tackling that next week at H.O.M.E in Shoreditch (June 5th). Expert panel exploring grants, strategic capital & alternative finance models. Essential for founders, investors & anyone building sustainable music tech 🎵 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/venture-is...

🎉 Welcome Voice-Swap to MTUK! AI voice & rights management company offering ethical, studio-quality voice solutions. Voice models developed with professional artists. Available via web platform & DAW plugin. www.voice-swap.ai #MusicTech #AI

🎭 MTUK Member Spotlight: On Air - end-to-end streaming for performing arts with 4K UHD + Dolby Atmos. Complete solution from production to monetisation across web, mobile & TV. Check out onair.events | #MusicTech #StreamingTech #PerformingArts

Department for Business and Trade & Music Technology UK announce inaugural UK MusicTech Mission to Los Angeles - Music Technology UK The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in partnership with Music Technology UK (MTUK), has announced the ten innovative

Thrilled to announce: The UK MusicTech Mission to LA (June 9-11) is happening! DBT & MTUK selected 10 innovative companies to showcase UK music tech to US entertainment leaders. musictechnology.uk/department-f... 🇬🇧🎵🇺🇸
#UKMusicTech

Last Thursday, MTUK hosted our academic members to bridge music tech companies with UK universities. We explored internship programs, research partnerships, curriculum development, and policy collaboration. Want to join the conversation? Contact us! #MusicTech #Education #Innovation

🔍 Member spotlight: Groundwaves, award-winning CreaTech pioneers of wearable haptic footwear that lets you FEEL music through vibrations!
Experience sound in a whole new dimension.
Website: groundwaves.co.uk
#MusicTech #HapticTech #SonicImmersion

Beatchain - Cutting edge A&R and artist services platform Beatchain technology is tailored to meet the unique needs of the $4 BIllion DIY artist market.

🎉 Welcome to Beatchain, MTUK's latest Member!
Beatchain is innovating for a future where all artists can be discovered and thrive. Their cutting-edge A&R tools and artist services platform serves the $4B DIY artist market. Check out beatchain.com.
#MusicTech #DIYArtists #UKInnovation

From Idea to Asset: Locking Down IP in Music Tech - Music Technology UK By Sean Keenan, Director, Soundboard When building a business, it’s easy to put intellectual property (IP) strategy down the to-do-list.

🔑 IP STRATEGY FOR MUSIC TECH: Sean Keenan highlights why IP matters: it deters copying, drives revenue & attracts partners. Protect your innovations through patents, trademarks, copyright, design rights & trade secrets from day one. musictechnology.uk/from-idea-to...

🎧 MTUK's @mattcartmell.bsky.social on Kick and Snare podcast: UK's unique position at the intersection of music heritage & tech innovation creates massive opportunity. #MusicTech #UKInnovation www.kickandsnare.llc/kick-snare-p...

MTUK's roundtable with Max Shand (Serenade founder) revealed insights on music tech entrepreneurship: navigating licensing challenges, pivoting from personalised performances to connected merch, and building relationships with major labels.

✨ Member Spotlight: MAIA Universe ✨
A sync licensing platform streamlining music search to execution with dynamic pricing, all on one frictionless platform. Major & indie labels onboard!
www.maiauniverse.co
#MusicTech #Sync #MTUK

🎉 A warm welcome to Locat Technology Ltd as MTUK's latest Member!

Locat develops intuitive and immersive new technologies designed to bring people together. We look forward to collaborating with Locat!

🎉 Thrilled to welcome Amazon Music as MTUK's newest Associate Member! Their global music streaming expertise joins our 100+ UK music tech innovators. Together, we'll boost the UK's position as a global leader in music tech innovation! #MusicTech #UKInnovation

👋 MTUK Member Spotlight: Crowdable, the UK music crowdfunding platform helping artists fund projects with personalised guidance for campaign success. Learn more at crowdable.co.uk or email info@crowdable.co.uk.
See our member benefits: lnkd.in/edyitXbR

How to Meet and Treat Investors - Music Technology UK By Hazel Savage, Angel Investor and Board Member; Co-founder, Musiio; VP Music Intelligence, SoundCloud Before I founded Musiio, the music

ICYMI: "How to Meet and Treat Investors" by Hazel Savage. Essential advice from someone who's been on both sides. Key insights on what makes startups investable, building investor relationships, and finding the right backers. Read the article: musictechnology.uk/how-to-meet-...
#MusicTech #Funding