Artist Advisory Board
In Place of War’s Artist Advisory Board will play a crucial role in providing creative input, fundraising ideas, and support for In Place of War's programmes globally. The primary focus will be on leveraging the expertise of musicians in the music industry to enhance the impact of the charity's initiatives. The board will meet four times a year to discuss and contribute to strategic decisions, fundraising initiatives, and program development. The board will convene four times annually, with additional virtual communication as needed. The Board will have creative input into In Place of War’s programmes; make connections to artists across the industry; help to raise critical funds; ensure we are reflecting global values around diversity and equity; and suggest ideas for positive social action and change.
Shannon Herber
Chair of the Board
Shannon Herber works at the intersection of music and tech, introducing artists, labels and managers to the ways in which emerging tech can enhance their connection to fans, build communities and provide passive revenue streams. In her current role as Head of Artist Strategy & Business Development, Music, at fan engagement platform Campaign, she partners with some of the biggest artists and creators to build compelling loyalty programs that reward fans and sustain artists. Shannon is also the Founder of the music industry consulting firm Wise River Consulting. She was named one of Shesaid.so's Alternative Power 100 Music List in 2019 and is a Global Advisory Board Member for UK-based, international, arts charity In Place of War; a Co-Chair of the Association For Electronic Music's Emerging Tech Committee; and a Board Member for US-based music non-profit Femme House. She is a Professional member of the Recording Academy and a member of the UK-based Association for Independent Music.
Previously, she served as Managing Director of A0K1VERSE (Steve Aoki’s web3 company), Head of Pop & Dance/Electronic Music at The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), Director of Operations/Tour Manager for the artist Moby and Manager, Publicity & Artist Relations at Universal Music Group.
Board Composition
TĀLĀ
British-Iranian artist and producer
TĀLĀ has collaborated with artists from across the world, from Cairo to Seoul on collaborative projects. She mixes found sounds and Persian drum patterns with Western electronic music genres. She recently executively produced US artist BANKS ‘Serpentina’ album as well as producing commissioned work for Adidas’ Women’s World Cup campaign.
Eli Goldstein
One half of DJ and production duo Soul Clap
With a career spanning over 20 years, Eli has recently focussed on how he can positively impact climate change with his work and has contributed to the DJs for Climate Action project.
Iggor Cavalera
Brazilian musician best known as the drummer for heavy metal band Sepultura
Having toured heavily around the globe, winning several ’Best Drummer’ accolades and selling over 10 million records.
Bashar Murad
Palestinian pop singer
Bashar is openly gay and uses his music to blur gender lines and challenge stereotypes. He is extremely outspoken about LGBTQ rights as well as the conflict in Palestine.
Laughta
British-Lebanese rapper
Laughta recently won the BBC Introducing One to Watch category at the Association of Independent Music Awards. She works between England and Saudi Arabia and is currently working with Saudi musicians on an upcoming project with the Saudi Music Commission.
