FastForward and Ticketmaster announce a mentoring program for six young professionals

25 October 2017 - Press release

Mentors include SVP Marketing Jackie Wilgar, Senior Manager International Business Development & Artist Relations John Talbot, VP Touring Kelly Chappel, Directors from across the business

FastForward returns to Amsterdam on 15-16 February 2018 for third edition

Innovative music conference FastForward is excited to announce they have partnered with Ticketmaster, the global market leader in live event ticketing, to launch a mentoring program for FastForward Alumni.

The brand new program will pair leaders from across the Ticketmaster and Live Nation business, with bright young people from FastForward’s network of dynamic young industry executives. 

Six mentors will each take on one person for 12 months, giving regular advice on all aspects of a mentees’ working life. The mentors for the program are:

Christine Lanoy, Senior Director Design & UX, Product, Ticketmaster

Jackie Wilgar, SVP, Marketing International, Live Nation 

Jo Young, Associate Director of International Marketing Services, Ticketmaster

John Talbot, Senior Manager International Business Development & Artist Relations, Ticketmaster

Kelly Chappel, VP Touring, Europe, Live Nation

Wes Holland, Director of Digital Product & Business Development, Marketing Solutions, Live Nation

In order to apply for the program, candidates must:

• be working in the music industry, preferably with two or more years’ experience;
• have clear career objectives, and a vision for how the mentoring scheme will help to achieve this;
• have attended a previous FastForward conference (FastForward 2016 or 2017, or FastForward: London 2017) or hold a ticket for FastForward 2018. 

Mark Yovich, President Ticketmaster International, said:

“Supporting the next generation of leaders within the live industry is vital to ensuring continued success for the industry as a whole. Having a mentor there to guide you at the earlier stages of your career is invaluable, which is why we’re pleased to team up with FastForward on this program.”

Chris Carey, Founder of FastForward, added:

“It’s fantastic to launch this mentoring program with Ticketmaster. I’m excited that in addition to the events in Amsterdam and London, that the mentors will be providing year-round support for a handful of our community.  Mentoring can be incredibly powerful, especially at the early stages of your career.  I’m excited to see the impact that it will have.”

Both Ticketmaster and FastForward are committed to driving a healthy and diverse future for the live industry. This partnership builds on the intimate dynamic of the FastForward conferences by offering one on one, tailored guidance for six outstanding candidates. 

Applications are open now via FastForward’s website

Terms and conditions apply