BHAVESH PATEL
PROGRAMME MANAGER - PRS FOUNDATION
Bhav runs the industry funds for PRS Foundation including Momentum and the International Showcase Fund alongside managing a BBC Introducing partnership for PRS Foundation. Since joining in 2015 Bhav has launched The Writer Producer Fund and brought on new partners for all industry schemes, particularly expanding opportunities for writer producers in the UK and internationally in the USA and Europe. Bhav has a history in A&R and management, with previous positions at Warner Music, Universal Music, and Z Management. As well as running Blackjack London, who have hosted hundreds of showcases in the UK and at festivals such as SXSW and The Great Escape, Bhav is a banging DJ, and can often be found behind the decks at Southern Hospitality nights.