The soil association Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
Project Manager & Event Producer
I worked on a 7-month contract for the Soil Association as an Event Producer, overseeing their BOOM Awards (Best of Organic Market Awards). I was responsible for co-creating a multi-layered awards ceremony that showcased and celebrated the best of the organic industry. I collaborated with several high-profile celebrity chefs and food writers throughout the process.
Additionally, I served as a Project Manager for the charity arm of the organisation. In this role, I designed and executed an event for over 400 staff members. Spanning from May to August 2023, this project comprised 16 live events held at esteemed venues such as Yeo Valley Farm and Daylesford Organic, along with an interactive online component. These events were crafted to unite team members from various sectors of the organisation, including Forestry, Certification, Healthy & Sustainable Diets, Farming & Land Use, and SA Exchange. They provided opportunities for staff to witness their work in action, gain a deeper understanding of the Soil Association's mission, engage with new colleagues, and participate in team-building outdoor activities.
The BOOM Awards
Magic Number 2020 - 2023
Senior Project Manager
Magic Number specialises in producing sponsorship campaigns and developing activations at festivals and events for major brands and charities. As a Project Manager, my role entailed overseeing projects from conception to completion, encompassing all aspects including design, creative production, logistics, staff/team management, budgeting, event execution, and reporting.
I've collaborated with prominent brands such as Clarks Originals and Havana Rum, where I orchestrated the design and implementation of a Carnival Truck with ‘Girls Can’t DJ’ & bar at S&C Festival in 2021 & 2022. Additionally, I've created gin bars and gardens for Malfy Gin, established festival hubs and activations for Mind, the Mental Health Charity, and executed activations for Bang & Olufsen, Liquid Diamond, and Campo Viejo. Furthermore, I've managed activations at renowned events such as Glastonbury, Wilderness, Strawberries & Creem, Big Feastival, Barcode, Cambridge Club, and more.
Magic Number
Hotel Paradiso // boomtown 2011 - CURRENT
Creative Producer
Hotel Paradiso is a 1,000-person capacity venue that I have produced for Boomtown since 2011. It’s an exhilarating experience, assaulting the senses with a back-to-back lineup of live music, DJs, immersive theatre, Ping-Pong, beach games championships, and more! Each year, I co-design the Hotel to align with a new theme or brief from the festival, while managing a team of 40. I oversee every aspect of the creative design, build, technical infrastructure, venue management, and delivery.
Hotel Paradiso Showreel 2019
Hotel Paradiso Showreel 2017
port eliot festival 2007 - 2019
Festival Coordinator
Port Eliot Festival was a gem of independent music, arts, food, and fashion festival nestled in the picturesque grounds of the Port Eliot estate in St. Germans, Cornwall. It ran from 2006 to 2019.
During my tenure as Festival Coordinator from 2016 to 2019, I had the privilege of overseeing the advancing and contracting for all music, comedy, and walkabout artists performing across five stages. My responsibilities included legal contracting, artist and agent liaison, managing budgets, timetabling, onsite logistics, artists' transport and accommodation, as well as onsite artist liaison.
From 2007 to 2011, I also served as the stage manager for the main stage, where I managed performances by international touring groups and high-profile artists.
Port Eliot Festival 2019 Official Film
Port Eliot Festival 2018 Official Film
Madam two saws // hugo farmer - artist 2020 - 2021
Project Manager
Madam Two Saws enjoys making things and making things happen! With two decades of experience in the arts and creative production industry, Madam Two Saws has collaborated with a diverse array of clients. These range from some of the most influential artists of our time, including arguably the best-known street artist, to prominent environmental organisations such as Greenpeace and leading corporations..
Madam Two Saws works with clients from the initial idea, through the creative design phase to the project’s successful delivery. With a keen eye for detail, MTS oversees the whole process, from getting the right people on board, to managing the timings, budget, team, and everything in between. Whether the client wants to create an intimate gathering or a large-scale extravaganza, MTS helps bring dream events into being.
In my role, I was brought in to infuse fresh energy, reshape MTS's business and marketing strategies, and steer the company forward, all while providing support to Hugo Farmer as an artist
The looking glass // bristol 2011 - 2014
Company Director
For the Looking Glass project, I transformed a disused building in the heart of Bristol. Through fundraising efforts, I revamped the building and installed vital facilities. Initially serving as a performance space for Bristol-based artists, the project evolved in its second year. I secured a premises license and formed a business partnership with Joe Watts, a local artist and event organizer. Together, we converted the building into an arts bar and gallery, complete with artists' studios upstairs. We curated consecutive exhibitions showcasing prominent UK street artists such as Duncan Jago, Sweet Toof, Sick Boy, and Rowdy, among others. Additionally, we hosted a diverse program of performing arts. Our endeavors received strong support from Bristol’s City Council and the wider community.
The Looking Glass Showreel
RED BuLL organics // 2019
Project Manager
For Okoru, I contributed to the Red Bull Organics project, where I designed and implemented a series of Pod Up Pod bar activation areas to promote their new range of organic drinks. These Pop Up Pod areas were set to tour UK universities in 2020, providing a unique and vibrant social space for students to enjoy live music and the arts. Additionally, they were offered to festivals for their VIP backstage areas. During this project, I collaborated with Bristol-based artists and makers to infuse a fresh and distinctive style while meeting the design brief.
24h our city // bristol 2018 - 2019
Creative Producer
24H Our City was a guerrilla photography project that unfolded in Bristol’s iconic cultural quarter, 'Stokes Croft,' over a 24-hour period in December 2017. The project aimed to capture a snapshot of 24 hours in the life of the quarter through photographic portraits of various individuals: passers-by, artists, residents, activists, tourists, the homeless, and professionals—essentially, the diverse people of the Croft. These portraits were taken in a living room set constructed in front of the iconic mural at the corner of City Road.
24H Our City served as an invitation for people to come and rest, to make themselves at home, and to step away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives, finding a sense of belonging in the street. It was an opportunity to connect with the people of the Croft and to delve into their stories.
The project resulted in two photographic and sound exhibitions: one at Hamilton House in February 2018 and another at the PRSC Gallery in May 2018. Photographer Claudio Ahlers conceived the concept and invited me to collaborate with him. My role involved designing, building, and installing the set, creating an audio installation, and managing the project, including securing permissions from Bristol City Council and Avon and Somerset Police
dartington campus festival // 2010
Festival Producer
In 2010, Dartington College of Arts (DCA) approached me to produce the Dartington College of Arts Festival. As a former student of this renowned arts college, I felt honored to mark this significant occasion—the transition of the prestigious Arts College from its historic home on the Dartington Estate in Devon to its new location after merging with Falmouth University in Cornwall.
Over the course of six months, I worked tirelessly to produce a five-day contemporary arts festival that attracted over 5,000 attendees. In my role as Festival Director, I led a team of dedicated art students through the design, production, and delivery process. Despite initial concerns about the sensitivity of the transition, the festival was a resounding success.
The festival featured and showcased both graduating and alumni students, offering a packed program of events covering contemporary theatre, live art, dance, sound, and writing, utilising the grounds across the stunning 1,200-acre estate,.
the hotel // bristol & Shambala festival 2012
Creative Producer
The Hotel was a site-specific promenade performance that I produced and co-directed in one of Bristol’s oldest venues. Drawing inspiration from its rich history, the production incorporated art installation, sound, aerial performances, and live acts presented by some of Bristol’s finest visual and performance artists. The show was a resounding success, selling out and being featured as part of Bristol’s prestigious ‘Mayfest’ Theatre Festival.
Held twice nightly over four nights, the production boasted a cast of over 35 artists. Due to its popularity, the show was subsequently booked and taken to Shambala Festival for the summer of 2012, further extending its reach and impact
sustrans // bristol 2019 - 2020
Project Manger
At Okoru, I collaborated with Sustrans, the UK-based walking and cycling charity, to implement their 'One Path' campaign. This public engagement project aimed to involve users of the Bristol & Bath Railway Path in its £1.5 million redevelopment funded by Bristol City Council. In this role, I project managed the design, production, and installation of the visual campaign.
PEEK-A-BOOTH // 2010 - 2020
Creative Producer
I established and operated Peek-A-Booth, a bespoke styled photo booth service for private parties and events from 2010 to 2020. My clientele included notable organisations such as Bristol Museum, M-Shed, Circomedia, Boomtown, and Shambala Festival, among others.
In this role, I collaborated with clients to tailor the photo booth experience to their theme, creating a bespoke set along with a photographer to capture people in a unique setting.
secret date club // port eliot festival 2019
Creative Producer
In 2019, Michelle Roche, founder and director of Secret Date Club (SDC), and I brought SDC to Port Eliot Festival, where we co-created wonderful journeys to untold places tailored for two! Secret Date Club remains a secret, but participants can expect boat trips, encounters with flower ladies, personalised envelopes, scenic rooftops and basements, delightful picnics, and drivers who know the destination without disclosing it to the participants.
We meticulously planned these incredible, edible, and delightfully magical evenings for our guests, filled with surprises and tinged with the excitement of the unknown. Indulging in this journey together made for effortlessly exciting adventures, encouraging participants to embrace the unexpected!
rolling stage // 2010 - 2019
Creative Producer
Rolling Stage originated in Bristol in 2010, where we reimagined the traditional party scene by infusing artistry into our events. Our monthly gatherings seamlessly blended live art, immersive theater, live music, and DJs, resulting in vibrant and unforgettable nights. Our unique approach quickly garnered attention, leading to bookings at renowned festivals and venues such as Boomtown, Shambala, Standon Calling, Secret Garden Party, Beat-Herder, Maker Festival, and beyond
buds 2019 (bristish university dryskislope championships)
Project Manager
The BUDS (British University Dry Ski Slope) Championships took place in Edinburgh in November 2019. In my role as Project Manager at Okoru, I supervised a technical and production team in supplying and installing the infrastructure necessary for the event. This effort culminated in a warehouse party held in the center of Edinburgh
artist liaison // womad 2014 - 2022
Artist Liasion & Stage Management
At Womad, I served as Artist Liaison on the main stage from 2014 to 2016, managing high-profile international artists and coordinating meet-and-greet logistics at the airport and hotel. Working closely with a dedicated team, I ensured that artists were well taken care of and adhered to the program schedule. In 2022, I took on the role of Stage Manager for the Physics Stage.
Glastonbury festival // 2009 - 2011
Artist Liasion
From 2009 to 2011, I served as a stage manager at Glastonbury Festival in the Theatre & Circus Fields. Collaborating with a close-knit team with a long-standing history with the festival, I liaised with international artists and the technical team to ensure the smooth delivery of the program.
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