PJ Somervelle (Artist Development + Community Building)

Mentoring at The Courthouse (Table 1)

June 3, 2026, 4:20 - 4:40 PM

PJ Somervelle (Artist Development + Community Building)

PJ Somervelle is a London-based music manager and independent A&R passionate about grassroots UK R&B and Soul, UK Rap, Pop and Alternative music. His principal management client is genre-blending artist Berry Galazka. Trained as a Social Worker and having worked in the charity sector, he found a creative outlet writing for Clash and The Line of Best Fit. He is a member of the Music Managers Forum and MOBO Awards voting member, and has worked with grassroots organisations including iLuvLive and Limitless Live. Find him @PJSomervelle.



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.

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