Charlotte Dryden is Chief Executive of the award winning Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast and has worked across music and the creative industries for over 20 years. She is a strong advocate for developing and strengthening Northern Ireland’s music sector, supporting grassroots and emerging talent, and bridging gaps in music education and access. Charlotte leads initiatives including the NI Music Prize and Sound of Belfast, and played a key role in Belfast’s successful designation as a UNESCO City of Music.