Sharon Riley is a music lawyer with 18 years of experience spanning legal, commercial, and trade body roles. She is currently a Director of Business and Legal Affairs at Virgin Music Group, where she is responsible for a high volume of complex global commercial agreements with artists and labels.
Sharon’s career has bridged both the independent and major label sectors, giving her valuable insight and experience across the recorded music industry.
Before joining Virgin Music Group, she held positions at the Association of Independent Music (AIM), the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) and the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), where she advocated for the growth and sustainability of the independent sector.