music industry professional with 20 years experience in the following areas. Outdoor Event Site & Safety Management, Festival Site Planning, Festival Site Management, Live Music Venue Management, Night Club Management, Live Music & Club Promoter, Promoters Rep, Talent Booker, Entertainments Management, Event Marketing & Promotion,
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Head Of MusicDocks Academy Sep 2022 - PresentGrimsby, England, United KingdomHead Of Music & Promoter - Docks Academy -
Owner & Head Of Events & Operations (Freelance)Nightlight Event Solutions (Freelance) Jul 2015 - PresentUnited Kingdom2021 - Head Of Music - Docks Academy 2021 - Venues Rep - Bristol Marble Factory2021 - Site Manager - Live After Racing Events With Jess Glynne, Rag N Bone Man, Kaiser Cheifs, UB40, For Ghostwriter Events & ARC Venue & Site Management - (London ULU, Exeter Lemon GroveSite Manager - Hull Innercity Live(3000 capacity outdoor) - Shows with UB40, Orbital, Alabama 3, Sister Bliss, System 7, Chase & Status, Shy FX, The Wombats, Happy Mondays, Peter Hook & The LightSite Safety… Show more 2021 - Head Of Music - Docks Academy 2021 - Venues Rep - Bristol Marble Factory2021 - Site Manager - Live After Racing Events With Jess Glynne, Rag N Bone Man, Kaiser Cheifs, UB40, For Ghostwriter Events & ARC Venue & Site Management - (London ULU, Exeter Lemon GroveSite Manager - Hull Innercity Live(3000 capacity outdoor) - Shows with UB40, Orbital, Alabama 3, Sister Bliss, System 7, Chase & Status, Shy FX, The Wombats, Happy Mondays, Peter Hook & The LightSite Safety Officer/Key Member Of EMT - Wilkestock Charity Music Festival 2018/2019 (5000 Capacity, Outdoor, Multi Stage)Site Safety Officer - Back Of Beyond Festival 2018/2021 (3000 Capacity, Outdoor, Multi Stage)Customer Relation's, Que Management & Wristband Exchange Services for Inside Track Music LTD & My Music Taste on the UK leg of the Monsta X world tour at the London Eventim Apollo show.Customer Relation's, Que Management & Wristband Exchange Services for Inside Track Music LTD & My Music Taste on the UK leg of the "Day 6" world tour at O2 Kentish Town Forum - London 2019Customer Relation's, Que Management & Wristband Exchange Services for Inside Track Music LTD & My Music Taste on the UK leg of the PLT world tour at ULU Live - London 2019Customer Relation's, Back Of House Support, Que Management & Wristband Exchange Services for Inside Track Music LTD & My Music Taste on the UK leg of the ZICO "King Of The Zungle" World Tour, at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire - LondonPR Services - Hull Innercity Live 2018 & Humber Street Sesh 2018 Promoters Rep - The Hoosiers 2018 gig at London ScalaPromoters Rep - Soul II Soul 2017 - Brixton Electric London Promoters Rep - Lulu 2019 - York BarbicanConcert Promoter & Co-Promoter -- Promoting shows at several venues across the UK from 200 - 2500 capacity with artists such as Shed Seven, Inspiral Carpets, UB40, Wheatus, The Hoosiers, Kids In Glass Houses, Dirty Sanchez & The Carnerby's Talent Booking - Booking of artists for Royal Holloway Students. Show less
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Operations ManagerGhostwriter Consultancy & Events Jan 2022 - Sep 2022Bristol, England, United Kingdom -
General Manager - London Ulu & Exeter Lemon GroveVms Live Oct 2018 - Apr 2020Exeter, United KingdomOct 2018 - Present - Venue Manager at Exeter Lemon Grove (800 & 300 Capacity Live Music Venues & 1289 Capacity Free Flow Club Venue) - Overseeing the reopening of the venue as a live music & club venue, Responsible for all aspects of the venue’s live music operations (excluding bars) including Diary Holder, Ticketing, Promotion, Staff & Security & Show Reps. Main point of contact with external promoters.Site Management, Assistant Site Management & Safety Management for the company's… Show more Oct 2018 - Present - Venue Manager at Exeter Lemon Grove (800 & 300 Capacity Live Music Venues & 1289 Capacity Free Flow Club Venue) - Overseeing the reopening of the venue as a live music & club venue, Responsible for all aspects of the venue’s live music operations (excluding bars) including Diary Holder, Ticketing, Promotion, Staff & Security & Show Reps. Main point of contact with external promoters.Site Management, Assistant Site Management & Safety Management for the company's large-scale outdoor events. Show less -
Venues ManagerVms Live Nov 2015 - Jun 2018London, United KingdomJan 2017 - June 2018 - Venue Manager at London ULU - Overseeing the reopening of the venue as a live music venue, Responsible for all aspects of the venues live music operations (excluding bars) including Diary Holder, Ticketing, Promotion, Staff & Security & Show Reps. Main point of contact with external promoters such as SJM, Live Nation, Kilimanjaro, Metropolis, Eat Your Own Ears & Bird On The Wire. Night time venue manager for 52 concerts in the first 10 months, firmly reestablishing the… Show more Jan 2017 - June 2018 - Venue Manager at London ULU - Overseeing the reopening of the venue as a live music venue, Responsible for all aspects of the venues live music operations (excluding bars) including Diary Holder, Ticketing, Promotion, Staff & Security & Show Reps. Main point of contact with external promoters such as SJM, Live Nation, Kilimanjaro, Metropolis, Eat Your Own Ears & Bird On The Wire. Night time venue manager for 52 concerts in the first 10 months, firmly reestablishing the venue on the national touring circuit & winning a Live UK Music Business Award with in the first 6 months of opening. Site Management & Assistant Site Management for the company's large scale outdoor events at Windsor, Doncaster, Brighton & Chepstow Racecourses, Lincolnshire Showground & Hull Inner City Live 2017. Show Rep for the company's Soul 2 Soul concert at Brixton Electric.Nov 2015 - Jan 2017 - Regional Venues Manger, overseeing the running and operations of the companies venues in South & Central Wales. Site Management & Assistant Site Management of the company's large scale outdoor events at Windsor, Doncaster & Chepstow Racecourses & Lincolnshire Showground. Artist Booker & Assistant Site Manager For Royal Holloway University's Summer Ball's Show less -
Entertainments & Events ManagerThe Forum Hertfordshire (2250 Capacity Concert & Club Venue) Aug 2009 - Jul 2015United KingdomDirect Line Manager to 5 full time members of staff and indirectly to over 100 Casual Staff.Negotiating contracts and fees, Booking performers, Managing events, Conducting Event research, Purchasing of equipment necessary for the venues to operate, Researching markets to identify new business, Ensuring compliance with health and safety, licensing laws and other legal regulations, Ensure an exceptional and consistent level of service, delivering the key performance indicators… Show more Direct Line Manager to 5 full time members of staff and indirectly to over 100 Casual Staff.Negotiating contracts and fees, Booking performers, Managing events, Conducting Event research, Purchasing of equipment necessary for the venues to operate, Researching markets to identify new business, Ensuring compliance with health and safety, licensing laws and other legal regulations, Ensure an exceptional and consistent level of service, delivering the key performance indicators, Negotiating with external service providers and suppliers as required, Handling publicity, Working with agents, Manage operational activities and procedures, Health and Safety/Risk Management, Managing budgets and financial plans for a 2 million pound turnover department, Taking responsibility for the recruitment, training, organisation and monitoring of staff, Taking responsibility for the sales of ticketing, venue & site hire, Management of security personnel and stewards, Liaising with national and regional concert, club, festival and sporting event Promoters, Maintain an excellent working relationship with the local authorities, Ensuring compliance to all Health & Safety goals & objectives, Negotiating contracts artists, ensuring that they balance value and risk, Emergency planning for major outdoor and indoor events, Main point of contact with external promoters, Full Planning & Management of the university's large scale Summer balls,In House Site Manager for 10,000 Capacity Slam Dunk Music Festival, responsible for overseeing the en festival site from lay out planning through to infrastructure and on the day site managementWinner for best venue in class at The Live UK Music Industry Awards 2014 (The Forum Hertfordshire)Winner for best regular club night at The Ents Awards 2014 (The Forum Hertfordshire)Runner up for best venue in class at The Live UK Music Industry Awards 2012 & 2013 (The Forum Hertfordshire) Show less
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Entertainments ManagerUniversity Of Hertfordshire Students Union Aug 2006 - Aug 2009Hatfield HertfordshireResponsible for the booking of artists as well as the running and promotion of all events within the unions Font Bar & Hutton Hall venues and 3000-5000 capacity summer and freshers balls. Direct line manager of Assistant Entertainments Manager & Tech Manager. Indirect line manager to around 40 box office, tech, promo and artist liaison staff. Management of the departments budgets, health and safety, training and recruitment. Main point of contact with all external promoters.
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Entertainments Co-OrdinatiorUniversity Of Hertfordshire Students Union Aug 2005 - Aug 2006Hatfield HertfordshireResponsible for the booking of artists as well as the running and promotion of all events within the unions Font Bar & Hutton Hall venues and 3000-5000 capacity summer and freshers balls. Direct line manager to around 40 box office, tech, promo and artist liaison staff. Management of the departments budgets, health and safety, training and recruitment. Main point of contact with all external promoters. See less
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Assistant Entertainments ManagerUniversity Of Hertfordshire Students Union May 2004 - Aug 2005Hatfield HertfordshireAssisting the Entertainments manager in the running and promotion of all events within the unions venues, direct line manager to all box office, tech, promo staff. booking of some artists and lead promoter and dj for live music and indie club nights.
Lee Welsh Skills
Lee Welsh Education Details
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Grimsby College Of Art & DesignMerit -
Grimsby College Of Art & DesignMerit
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Lee Welsh works for Docks Academy
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Lee Welsh's current role is Head Of Music & Promoter - Docks Academy.
What schools did Lee Welsh attend?
Lee Welsh attended University Of Hertfordshire, Grimsby College Of Art & Design, Grimsby College Of Art & Design.
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Lee Welsh has skills like Event Management, Live Events, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Entertainment, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Social Networking, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications.
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Lee Welsh's colleagues are Sam Sharp, Kayleigh Harper, Elizabeth Atkin.
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