Liam Budd

Liam Budd is the Senior External Affairs and Policy Manager at the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), a prominent professional representative body for musicians in the UK, established in 1882. In this role, he focuses on advocating for musicians' rights and interests, engaging with policy issues that affect the music industry.

Before his tenure at ISM, Budd served as a Political Advisor for the Labour Party and has held various roles that highlight his expertise in public affairs and policy development. His experience also includes working with organizations like The Prince's Trust and Equity UK, where he contributed to initiatives supporting the creative sector.

Budd is actively involved in discussions regarding financial support for musicians and has been a key figure in parliamentary briefings related to music education and industry challenges. His educational background includes a degree from the University of Reading, where he has been associated with research in synthetic media as well.12