In Conversation with Ray BLK

Join Viacom’s Senior Director of Global Inclusion Strategy Wincie Knight as she sits down with Plymouth Theatre Royal Engagement Manager Sara Baldwin, disabled filmmaker Frankie Hocking from Funky Llama and drummer Ciara Doran from Pale Waves to talk about the real meaning of inclusion in the creative industries.

Join presenter Becca Dudley as she explores the important topic of mental health in the music industry with DJ/producers R3wire and Varski, Head of Health and Welfare at Help Musicians UK Joe Hastings, Assistant Manager at Red Light Management Danny Angove and musician turned mental health activist Pete Falloon.

Join presenter Snoochie Shy as she sits down with the series director of YO! MTV Raps Charlie Sarsfield, YO! Rates series producer Darcy Thomas and Head of Talent and Music for MTV UK Anna Karatziva to talk about the making of YO! MTV Raps, its mission, and working with some of the biggest names on the scene.

Join presenter Tinea Taylor as she speaks to Head of TV & Visual at Your Army Amy Collins, Vice President and Brand Lead of MTV UK Kelly Bradshaw, Island Records TV and Radio Promotions Manager Robyn Peters and BBC Music Introducing presenter Sarah Gosling about the ups and downs of their careers so far, and their top tips on making it in music and TV.

Join presenter Jack Saunders as he talks to reality TV stars Chloe Ferry and Sam Gowland, influencer Tessa Durkin and key digital players Carl Smith and Charlie Martin all about social media marketing, algorithms, and the ins and outs of influencer careers.

Join presenter Becca Dudley as she talks to Assistant Manager at Red Light Management Danny Angove, DBS Music Tutor Matt Ward, Head of TV at Caroline International Mel Meadows and celebrity make-up artist Dolly Essence about the fluidity of creative careers, and where being open to opportunities can lead you.

Join presenter Tinea Taylor as she sits down with the one and only Ray BLK to talk embarrassing crew names, her relationship with Stormzy, and the most important things she’s learnt on her music journey so far.

To kick off MTV Music Week in Plymouth, Co-Brand Lead for MTV International Kerry Taylor explains why Music Week is so important to MTV, remembering the surprising way she broke into the industry herself.