Paul Ablett

Paul teaches Music Business modules at BIMM Music Institute London. He has worked in the music industry for 32 years, starting out as a singer and saxophonist in a post-punk band called Bee Vamp. He went on to manage a number of signed bands from Carmel in the ’80s to Morcheeba and Earthling in the ’90s, during the Trip-Hop era. In the 00’s he managed Dot Allison, Brand New Heavies and The Ghost Frequency.  In the early 90’s, Paul also became a respected music journalist, covering House, Hip Hop and Dancehall reggae During that time, he interviewed the likes of Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg and Frankie Knuckles among others. He wrote for The Guardian, The Face and Mixmag, starting out with the now seminal dance music magazine, Soul Underground.  He continues management consulting for new artists today as well as mentoring with Help Musicians UK ’s Co Pilot Network.