Committee
Dan Hopwood
Dan joined Pluto full time in 2019. A multi instrumentalist and graduate of Alchemea College of Audio Engineering, he can either be found behind the nearest piano, or in front of the nearest mic.
Launched way back in 1968, Pluto Music was formed in order to facilitate high quality media compositions for a wide variety of clients. The mainstay of composer Keith Hopwood, former guitarist with the band Herman’s Hermits, Pluto’s work in television, film and especially animation have ensured a long and varied history.
With projects such as Bob the Builder, The BFG and The Wind in the Willows; and studio services for bands such as The Clash and The Smiths in our past Pluto recently re-launched with additional composers and team members, including Dan, and a whole new look.
Nina Condron
Nina Condron is Head of Europe – Mixlo / A&R at Unchained Music.
Nina is a senior music industry executive with over 10 years of experience and a renowned public speaker. She helps music companies in their expansion and growth and currently supports Mixlo a disruptive streaming startup in their activities across Europe and provides A&R services for Un:Chained Music who are revolutionizing the label services game. Additionally, she’s helping to source catalogues of artists and labels through a shared ownership agreement helps achieve over a 13x multiple return on exit – one of the highest in the market.
Adrian Gibby
Adrian was right at the centre of the start of the transformation of the music industry from physical to digital. Heading up the Nokia Music Department at the turn of the century. He is at the forefront of where music and technology meet.
In August 2000 he successfully negotiated the first time a manufacturer entered an agreement directly with a music publisher. This was the agreement between Nokia and EMI Music Publishing. At the time these two companies were the largest worldwide in their respective fields. He also entered into negotiations with the major record companies, in conjunction with the head of legal for Nokia Mobile Phones.
Adrian’s speciality is the creation of services for mobile and the internet. With a deep understanding about how to deliver meaningful tech solutions. This is achieved with a background in software development, marketing and mobile music services. In addition to this he has been involved in the development of AI music creation.
Currently working on new revenue opportunities for music streaming services and radio frequency technology solutions for live music. AI and 5G will enable new apps for music streaming and content management opportunities for live music.
