Ms Jodi Cartwright

The music business is fast paced and ever evolving, requiring those who work in it to be able to adapt quickly and embrace the latest opportunities open to artists. Jodi’s continued work as an artist manager means that she is fluent in the shifts and changes which impact the industry now - including; developments in copyright law, international trade rules and technology. Jodi uses current and relevant data along with real life case studies taken from her own experiences in the field, to form the anatomy of her lectures and to ensure that all students are equipped with the latest understanding of the environment that musicians work in today.

After completing her MA at Solent University Jodi took over the management of The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, an internationally renowned ensemble that regularly perform in some of the most prestigious venues and festivals across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia. The orchestra are an independent organisation that acts as it’s own publisher, label, agent and digital content provider. While under Jodi’s management they have performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall and on numerous international broadcasts. Jodi also featured in a Sky Arts documentary about the Orchestra that was broadcast in a double bill with the orchestra’s live performance at Sydney Opera House.  Jodi is also a director of the artist group Terraform. Terraform specialise in producing large site specific light art installations at music festivals, public and corporate events and light art festivals, working with clients including Ministry of Sound and London Lumiere.