The Phoenix Summit is back for 2021!
Join us for one of New Zealand’s leading creative industry events hosting a range of both local & international creative leaders and visionaries. This year’s list of speakers is jammed packed with established and upcoming talent, from Grammy nominated producers, to fashion designers and everything in between.
Meet some of our featured guests:
Mike Snell | Producer, Songwriter, Engineer, DJ, President Of A&R, Regal Records
Mike Snell is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum and gold certified engineer, producer, songwriter, and DJ. He was a part of the #1 R&B album for Teyana Taylor, and two #1 Rap albums for Kanye West and Rick Ross as an engineer, as well as producing for Kodak Black, Ty Dolla, Lil Mosey, Russ, and others. Born and raised in New York City, Mike’s 13 years of experience in the music industry has made him a sought after producer, songwriter and engineer.
After interning at various studios, in 2017, as a recording engineer, Mike enrolled into the Institute of Audio Research. Mike then began his work as a freelance engineer in Harlem, shortly after he moved to Los Angeles where his career would soon take off working with artists and producers such as J Balvin, Danilegh, Pharrell, Timbaland and many others as well as DJing two sold out national tours with Teyana Taylor and Danileigh.
He now is headed to the next chapter of his career as President of A&R at Regal Records.
Keith Turner | Founder, LiveNDirect
Vice President A&R for Regal Records / Talk Show Host , Keith Turner’s, AKA “ KT “, youthful spirit and comical demeanor brought him to the BET Awards and Essence Fest as a featured host. With engaging interviews under his belt ranging from Queen Latifah, to Al Sharpton, Nick Cannon, plus more.
His past professional experiences also include his time working for Hollywood Unlocked. Throughout this journey, he’s relied on his strong relationship with God to expand his vision and equip him with the tools that have ultimately served as the catalyst for Keith creating LIVENDIRECT with his brother Mike Snell.
This is an entertainment company where they bring major and upcoming artists together in the same room, giving them the ability to perform and express themselves without having to audition. LIVENDIRECT is the one stop shop for A&Rs.
Victoria Harris | Co-Founder, Head Of Finance, The Curve
Having worked for ten years in the investment and finance industry, Victoria co-founded The Curve, an education platform providing investing and finance content to women globally. Their goal, to create a place for women to learn about investing in a way that makes sense to them, and makes sense for their lifestyle.
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