About Emerge

World Heart Beat’s career-building and talent development programme for young artists, producers, and creatives building their futures in music. EMERGE runs year-round to give young people real industry access, mentorship, creative skills, and training opportunities. Whether you’re an artist, a beatmaker, a future manager or someone who just knows they belong in music, this is a space built to help you grow.

6:45// Arrival and Networking

7:30 – 8:30// A&R TALK

8:30- 9:30// Open Mic

Guest speaker: Iman Muhammad

Tour Manager, Sound Engineer and Backline Tech, Iman has supported some of the UK’s biggest live acts, including Mahalia and Stormzy. A leading voice for backstage diversity, she brings crucial insight into the live music ecosystem. Join us on Wednesday 25th February, 7pm at World Heart Beat Cafe, 3 Ponton Road, SW11 7BD.