I am the Communications Coordinator at Sound and Music and the co-founder of arts organisation Where are the Girlbands. I have a background in Fine Art, the social sector and youth work, often finding these passions overlapping within my job roles. I use my lived experience and arts education to create accessible and engaging entryways to the arts for a range of audiences
Projects
- Introducing WIMIN FestivalMy latest article for Where are the Girlbands, Introducing WIMIN Festival, is up on Melodic Distraction magazine to read now! WIMIN Festival is a ground-breaking live-music event led entirely by women. The article covers the personal and societal contexts behind the founding of the festival, what to expect from WIMIN and the ways you can get involved as a supporter, volunteer or attendee.
- Where are the Girlbands April Catch-UpWe have just released another Where are the Girlbands monthly catch-up show with Melodic Distraction! April’s episode is jam-packed with new tunes and interviews with local artists including; - An interview with Official Shannon about her latest release ‘Never Gonna Be Her’ and the work she does to support under represented artists in London through her event series ‘Under the Radar’ - New releases by Anyone’s Ghost, Mary Hennessy, Lucky Iris, Ria Hanley, The Red Stains and Mica Sefia. - An in
- Starting my journey as a Creative Mentor Network menteeThis April I received life-changing news that I was successful in my application to be a mentee with the Creative Mentor Network. The programme pairs young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds with creative industry professionals to help remove barriers to access within professional spaces. I grew up on free school meals as a young carer in a household where both my parents were long-term unemployed. This start to my life has laid foundations that I am still only now becoming aware of,
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Projects credited in
- Makings & Musings Podcast ★ Ella from Where are the GirlbandsMy podcast guest for this episode of the Makings & Musings Podcast is Ella from where are the girlbands. Ella is a wonderful artist and Illustrator and she is involved in so many amazing creative projects. We spoke about inclusion in the music industry, painting, poetry and art school, sketchbooking and mental health! ★ The reference photo is of the wonderful @minervadaisy3769 who gave us permission to draw her for the podcast. https://instagram.com/minervadaisy The reference photo is b
Work history
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Communications CoordinatorSound and Music
London, United KingdomFull Time
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Co-Founderwhere are the girlbands
Liverpool, United KingdomFreelance
- Creative direction.
-Marketing.
- Radio Show production(monthly slot on Melodic Distraction Radio)
- Journalism.
- Events management.
- Video editing.
- Zine creation.
- Fundraising.
- Merchandising.
- Workshop delivery and facilitation.
- Administration.
- Project management and programming for Alternative Spaces
(year long residency of events at Bloom Building, Birkenhead)
- Appearances on panel discussions.
- Collaboration with arts organisations (Shakespeare North Playhouse,
Rec Rooms,Open Door, BloomBuilding, Sumati, Bed and Breakfast, St.
John's Femist Society Cambridge, KeyChange, Moving the Needle, She Said.So, Bido Lito! Melodic Distraction and more.
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Skills
- Project Management
- Arts Journalism
- Youth Work
- Illustration
- Marketing
- Podcast Production
- Time Management
- Fine Art
- Event Management
- Book Layout
Education
BA Fine Art- First Class Honours Manchester Metropolitan University
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignManchester Metropolitan University
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Merit