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Jazz Summers R.I.P

15 August 2015

The management community worldwide is today mourning the death last night of Jazz Summers after a long illness. Jazz was a one-off – they broke the mould after his creation. A manager since the 70’s, Jazz  guided the careers of Richard Digance, Wham!, Yazz, The Verve , Snow Patrol and London Grammar amongst many others. His style was unique in a world of mavericks and individuals and was outlined in his recently published autobiography Big Life named after his last management company.

He was a Board member and Chairman of the MMF and was awarded the prestigious Peter Grant Award in 2003.

He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

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The Music Managers Forum (MMF) has unveiled new independent research that, for the first time, calculates the economic value music managers bring to the UK music industry.

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The Music Managers Forum is devastated to hear of the death of John Glover.

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John was a founding member of the MMF, served as a board member and our Chair over two periods (between 1995 to 2004) and remained active as one of our Custodians.

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MMF’s Manager Summit 2025 – One Week to Go!

08/09/2025

Following last year’s Data, Deals and Innovation theme, the ever-popular MMF Summit returns on Tuesday 16th September, with a focus on Alternative Finance and the Value of Music Management. Tickets are running low, so be sure to secure yours!

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MMF Board Election 2025: Meet The Candidates

20/08/2025

Nominations have now closed for the MMF board election 2025. This year we have four amazing managers nominated and as there are four seats available they are uncontested and will be appointed via an approval vote at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 16th September 2025.

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