Feargal Sharkey

Feargal Sharkey’s career began when The Undertones performed “Teenage Kicks” on Top of the Pops, launching him into British music history. Over twelve years, he toured globally, released acclaimed albums, and achieved solo success with the chart‑topping “A Good Heart.” Moving into the business side in the 1990s, he became A&R Manager at Polydor and later CEO of UK Music, driving landmark initiatives like the Digital Economy Act and Live Music Act. Since the late 2010s, Sharkey has become a leading voice for river health, campaigning against sewage discharges and pollution, inspiring a national movement for cleaner waterways.

Details

• When: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 10:00 – 11:00am
• Keynote panel: Plumbing as a Catalyst: Circular Solutions for a Water-Secure Future (1hr panel)