Mel Wilds is co-founder, CEO and Event Director of Continental Drifts, a festival programming and production company and Arts Council England NPO supporting diverse artists and creative teams. With decades of experience delivering festivals, cultural programmes and talent development, she offers insight into building festivals, organisational growth, creative leadership and embedding equity, diversity and inclusion. Speak with her about festival careers, company development and supporting emerging artists.
Information for mentees:
- In order to book a session with one of our mentors, please download the SXSW London app.
- Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in for your mentor session. Late arrivals (anyone not present at the start of their booked session) may lose their slot to a walk-up attendee.
- If a session is fully booked, you’re welcome to try as a walk-up in case a booked attendee doesn’t attend.
- We would recommend preparing a brief introduction about yourself, along with any specific questions or areas you’d like guidance on from your mentor.