Meet Emma Stakes
Vocalist, Songwriter, Creative Producer
What I do…
I’m a seasoned creative and music executive with a multifaceted career—from vocalist and published songwriter to talent developer, manager, publisher, and brand creator. I’ve driven creative business development at Production Park and CAPA, and served as Creative Director at Tileyard North. I also worked as a Sony A&R and lead talent discovery at Unsigned North after years as a producer on X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent, while mentoring emerging creatives and developing and monetising creative Intellectual Property.
Growing up I wanted to become…
A West End performer—I longed to sing in musicals and light up the stage with my voice.
The thing that surprised me most about my career…
That I get far more fulfillment from empowering and nurturing talent than I ever did from being the talent myself.
The best advice anyone ever gave me…
Dream big, work hard—but always work with purpose.
