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Friday, 29 May 2009 00:00

Feargal Sharkey, CEO UK Music
Feargal found fame as lead singer in The Undertones and later as a solo artist – enjoying some 12 years of world tours, hit albums, late nights and fine transport café cuisine. 

Hanging up his pop star boots, he successfully transferred to the business side of the industry, holding posts as A&R manager, record label MD, Member of the Radio Authority and Chair of the Live Music Forum. 

In February 2008, Feargal was appointed Chief Executive of British Music Rights. Eight months later, this role was expanded significantly with the creation of UK Music.

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