A panel of vloggers and influencers will be at hand to discuss the future of celebrity culture, in the ‘Celebrities Unleashed’ panel at the Children’s Global Media Summit at Manchester shortly.
The panel will explore how the nature of celebrity has changed in the internet age and how the younger generation’s 15 minutes of fame feels shorter than ever.
Leading the panel’s lineup will be Tom Fletcher who shot to fame as the singer of pop group McFly. He’ll be joined by YouTuber Oli White and Lisa Filipelli, talent manager and founder of Flip Management.
Chairing the session will be stand-up comic and presenter Iain Stirling, best known as the voice of ITV’s Love Island.
“Reality TV and the rise of hugely successful social media personalities mean the term ‘celebrity’ is constantly changing,” said Alice Webb, BBC director of children and chair of the summit.
“At the Summit we’ll address how these new role models influence children, how digital platforms mean young people can access their favourite celebrities instantly, anonymously and from anywhere in the world, and how that impacts us as content creators,” she added.
Curated by the BBC from 5-7 December, the Summit will feature a unique programme of content encompassing five themes of education, empowerment, entertainment, innovation and freedom.
