Charlotte Gunn

Charlotte Gunn is a writer and editor with 18 years experience in journalism, audience growth and content strategy. Formerly the Editor of NME, Charlotte pioneered the brand's digital transformation, building an audience millions of engaged, global music fans. Alongside digital strategy – including video and social – Charlotte launched the brand in Australia and Asia and led NME's events programme including the prestigious NME Awards.

In 2020, Charlotte founded The Forty-Five – an online music publication with a focus on championing female artists.

As a journalist, Charlotte has interviewed the likes of Madonna, Iggy Pop, Phoebe Bridgers and Dave Grohl. Her writing has been published in NME, Rolling Stone, The Face and CN Traveller and she has reported from music and culture events across the globe. She sits on the judging panel for the annual BRIT Awards and is a regular critic on Times and BBC Radio.