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Dan Blackledge previously worked as Growth Advisor at Resurface and Co-Founder | Managing Director at Jona. Dan Blackledge holds Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Marketing from Northumbria University.
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So,At age 20 I became a night-club promoter. No, my parents were not happy about it. At 28 I launched a festival in Croatia called Hideout. And sold that festival brand to Global Media five years later.Around the same time, me and some partners took over a 56-hectare island in Croatia and turned it into a new kind of wellness resort.This is where I experienced extreme learning for the first time. Like when Morpheus taught Neo kung fu in The Matrix. All the obvious stuff. And, although it wasn’t on the agenda, I learned a bit about rats, sea urchins and how poisonous caterpillars can take out 50 contractors in one fell swoop. I also learned how to put out fires. Yes, real ones. And metaphorical ones. I lost (almost) everything. Money and mind. Picked up the pieces and set about creating something new.Became a father (extreme learning round two). Beat Hotel, Resurface, JONA, and two young boys have kept me busy these past few years.My belief is that learning from mistakes makes you smarter. Knowledge comes from experience layered over time. And, we can find meaning in life by participating in something bigger than ourselves. My idea of success:Freedom – not needing to worry about money and having autonomy over my time.Family Happiness – bringing balance to the chaos and bliss.To Matter - contributing to something I want to exist even when I don’t. Some good bits:- Central (First club night). No gear, no idea. Made it work. Never looked back.- Wax:On (Second club night). 11th November 2004, Jacques Lu Cont & Mylo. Queue round the corner.- Hideout Festival. Has seen over 100k attendees since inception. - Acquiring and developing a whole island. Like a Bond Villain. Got in Harper's Bazaar top 150 hotels in the world (little did they know).- Becoming a dad. Nothing like it. Altered reality. Has eventually led to generational thinking (feels awesome).- JONA. A new hotel brand based on a passion for adventure. It’s what lights me up these days. For the last six years, I’ve developed a passion for self-development. It’s become a core value and something I’ve invested in significantly.Now, I run a portfolio of experience businesses.I also help other creative leaders grow, and have fun in the process.Check out my website to see how I can help, and take The Creative Leader Test. Nice one for making it to the bottom 👊🏼
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Founder
Growth Advisor
Resurface operates at the intersection of flow science and behavioural health. Providing a revolutionary solution to a growing problem.Resurface offers a comprehensive and progressive therapeutic ecosystem designed to empower individuals on their path to a better life. Our core offerings include immersive flow-based surf therapy retreats, personalised client support system and practitioner training academy, all rooted in The Resurface Method.By integrating the transformative power of flow science and surf therapy, we provide individuals with a holistic approach to healing and personal growth, fostering resilience, and facilitating long-lasting positive change. Through our diverse range of offerings, we aim to support individuals at every stage of their journey, enabling them to thrive and flourish in their pursuit of optimal wellbeing.
Co-Founder | Managing Director
Launching 2024. A new adventure ecosystem that combines a vibrant community of pioneers, captivating content, awe-inspiring adventures, and experiential hotels.For it is in the pursuit of adventure that we truly test our mettle and discover what we are capable of. Adventures:JONA curates adventures from the physical to the spiritual - from the highest peaks to the deepest oceans. Discover the thrill of exploration and the peace of being at one with the wild. We invite you to enhance your communion with nature, heal your spirit and refresh your mind.Hotels:JONA presents a new paradigm of direct-to-consumer experiential hotels that celebrate the joy of nature's adventures. Built on a belief that exploring the planet and mastering our inner state can significantly enhance our health and wellbeing.We believe that growth is not only possible, but is supported and enhanced when founded on regenerative principles. Join a movement that celebrates the relentless pursuit of a life well-lived.Find JONA.
Founder
I help creative leaders grow their businesses, and have fun in the process. Using simple, tested systems founded on twenty years of crafting standout brands and events, motivating teams, and coaching leaders.Focus on what matters most. Do more of what you love. The world needs your creativity.To see how I can help and to take The Experience Creator test, check out my website: website: www.danblackledge.com
Co-Founder | Director (Strategy & Creative / Marketing & Sales / Event Curation)
Jan 2018 - Apr 2021
Co-Founder | Director (Strategy & Creative / Experience Curation / Location Dev / Sustainability)
A 56-hectare, 232-key private island located off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia with stunning views, eco-designed accommodation, bars and restaurants, event spaces, wellness and sports facilities, and a large outdoor swimming pool. The destination hosted incredible events focussed on music, art, food, wellness, astronomy, technology, and entrepreneurship.Key Achievements:• Instrumental in growing the business from 2k-7k guests and €800k-€3m revenue in 18 months (2016-2017).• Secured numerous high profile brand partnerships: Dazed & Confused, WWFM, The Hoxton, iD, Wanderlust, Late Night Tales, Crack, Amuse, Visual Fodder, Folk Clothing, and Camille Walala.• Delivered intimate headline gigs with Anderson Paak, Four Tet, and Floating Points Live.• Managed PR agencies and generated over 150 quality news pieces from The Guardian and Vice to The New York Times.• Contracted and delivered €2m of private hire sales in 2018/2019 with clients including Baby Bathwater (US) and Black Tomato (UK).• Exited the business in 2021.
May 2015 - Mar 2021
Co-Founder | Director (Strategy & Creative / Event Curation & Programming)
One of Europe's leading electronic music festivals. Set on Zrce Beach, Island of Pag, Croatia, the festival site sits between mountains, trees, and the Adriatic Sea. Since its inception, the event has hosted the world's best electronic artists including; Disclosure, Skepta, Caribou, Stormzy, Ricardo Villalobos, Four Tet, Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Loco Dice, Rudimental, Andy C, Chase & Status, DJ EZ, Marco Carola and many more.Key Responsibilities:• Conceived a unique vision for a new electronic music festival holiday product.• Marketing strategy and P&L with up to £200k marketing spend. • Curated and booked the music line ups from 2011-2016.• Led marketing team (creative, technical/paid, execs, PR, graphic designers, web dev, videographers, photographers).• Secured partnerships with far-reaching club brands and media including RA and Mixmag.• Led brand identity, comms plans and content. • Liaised with local DMC to develop travel revenue streams.• Led design and development of the website with integrated travel booking platform.• Led brand and marketing team to scale the event from 5k-17k capacity and £800k to £5m t/o, with £1.4m EBITDA in 4 years. Majority sold to Global Entertainment in March 2017.
Jan 2011 - Jul 2016
Co-Founder | Director (Strategy & Creative / Event Curation / Location Dev)
Once a historic textile mill, we converted Canal Mills into a multi-purpose venue to host club nights, live gigs, fashion shows, art exhibitions, and food & drink events.
May 2012 - Mar 2016
Co-Founder | Director (Strategy & Creative / Event Curation & Programming)
Initially founded by Sound Channel, The Warehouse Project, and Field Day; Unknown Festival took place in 2013 and 2014 in the beautiful seaside town of Rovinj, North-West Croatia. Over the two years, the artists featured were: Chic Feat. Nile Rodgers, Moderat, The Horrors, Richie Hawtin, Disclosure, TEED, Jungle, Four Tet, Seth Troxler, Dixon, Jamie XX, George Fitzgerald, DJ Harvey, and many more.
Oct 2012 - Sep 2014
Founder & Director
Wax:On Events Ltd
Founded in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2004, Wax:On was a club brand focussed on promoting the best electronic talent spanning house, disco, hip-hop, drum n bass, breakbeat, and techno. Over its 8 years of operation, more than 300 live acts and DJs graced the stage including; Erol Alkan, Sven Vath, Annie Mac, Four Tet, Ricardo Villalobos, Tiga, Tiefschwarz, Ivan Smagghe, Plump DJs, Andy C, Krafty Kuts, SBTRKT, Jeff Mills, Justice, Simian Mobile Disco, Roots Manuva, and many more. Apart from working in the cloakroom, I covered every aspect of running the company at some stage; from concept creation, booking talent, marketing, and sales, to artist liaison, handing out flyers and DJing. There never was a ‘last’ Wax:On event, so it might just pop up again one day.
Aug 2004 - May 2012
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Dan Blackledge holds Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Marketing from Northumbria University.
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