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: Kali Claire

When it comes to multi-hyphenate excellence, Kali Claire stands in a league of her own. The East London-born artist, producer, and vocal architect is redefining the modern creative — seamlessly merging self-production, songwriting, engineering, and vocal production into a sound that is both emotionally rich and globally resonant.

Her impact extends far beyond her own releases. Kali has contributed to Grammy-winning work, co-writing “Wasted Energy” with Alicia Keys, appeared on M Huncho’s UK Top 5 album Chasing Euphoria, and toured with Mabel on her EU and UK tour.

Her voice and pen have become a staple across UK rap and global music, with vocals featured and sampled on records with artists including Unknown T, Not3s, Tinie Tempah, Davido, and Popcaan — highlighting her distinct tone and cultural influence across scenes. As a vocal producer and collaborator, her reach continues to expand internationally — most recently in South Africa, where she worked closely with emerging artists under Tyla’s management, further cementing her role in shaping the next wave of global talent.

With a growing presence in Los Angeles, Kali has stepped into high-level writing rooms alongside artists including Chris Brown, Tyla, Janelle Monáe, and Justine Skye — solidifying her reputation as a globally in-demand creative.