James Paterson (GB)

James studied a BA and Integrated Masters degree in Commercial Music at Bath Spa University. After graduating and by maintaining strong relations with professionals in the London music scene, he was offered an A&R role at Bucks Music Group and BDi Music. Since then James has made significant signings and developed songwriters for BDi Music and Bucks Music Group as a valued member of the A&R team. These signings include artists, songwriters, producers, composers and catalogue deals on a global scale. James is an advocate for supporting mental health in the music industry and is a volunteer at music mental health charity Music Support, run by and for those in the music industry. He was chosen for the 2019 Music Publishers Association Peer Mentorship scheme and is a co-founder of the Monday Music Mixer supporting those in artist facing roles to develop their network by building a non-exclusive community of friendships across the music industry.