LET'S NIP DOWN TO THE PUB

At Warner/Chappell's second annual Global A&R Conference in London, pubco chief Jon Platt asks some locals why there were peas in the BBQ. The event gathered 40+ execs from around the globe (including digital service peeps) and, after a "three-day conversation," wrapped with a performance by breakout Skepta. Seen just before collectively penning a heartbreaking ballad about tea sandwiches are (l-r) W/C U.K. A&R exec Paul Smith, MD Mike Smith, Creative Director Amber Davis, Platt and A&R dude Tom Overbury.