David has worked for Believe Distribution Services for 2 years and is currently Head of Trade Marketing for the UK & Ireland. As the UK lead in a global team at Believe, he works with independent artists and labels to create bespoke release strategies tailored to digital platforms, increasing visibility, engagement, sales and streams for clients.

Prior to this he worked as a content editor for Sony Playstation’s music video streaming service and has a MA in Popular Music Studies from the University of Liverpool - specialising in studying developments in digital music consumption.

Believe Distribution Services is a leading fully independent digital distributor and services provider for artists & labels worldwide. Clients include One Little Indian, Kitsuné, Tru Thoughts, World Circuit & R&S Records. The company has over 350 employees worldwide with offices in France, The UK, Germany, Italy, US & Canada, LATAM, Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

Panel: The Age of Streaming - How to Build Engaged Audiences