Remi Harris is, at heart, someone who loves supporting creative people, and has spent over 20 years finding ways to increase their knowledge and success, whilst being a passionate advocate for diversity in the industry. A founder staffer at Association of Independent Music in 1999, Remi produced over 100 events, mentoring and training programs, creating the London Connected program while General Manager at AIM in 2007 to improve access to the digital market for hundreds of indie labels. As Director of Operations at UK Music in 2011 Remi lobbied for better access to finance for music companies, inspiring her to write the book: Easy Money? The Definitive Guide to Funding Music Projects in the UK (2013) described as essential reading for the DIY Sector. Remi chaired the Alliance for Diversity in Music and Media 2007-2012, a group that proposed the first 'diversity pledge' getting diversity on the agenda at industry organisations. Remi Harris now runs consultancy Remi Harris Consulting where she uses her experiences of working with small businesses and her MBA degree to train and advise creative businesses and people in business skills like planning, fundraising, governance, strategy, freelancing and finance. She was also co-founder of Young Guns Network, the community for young music professionals. In 2016 she was awarded an MBE for services to the music industry, and in 2019 she was inducted into the UK's Women In Music roll of honour. www.remiharrisconsulting.com
