Matt Ashdown

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CEO and Artistic Director @ Moogie Wonderland
Penryn, GB
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I have more than 18 years experience of designing, supporting, and leading innovative cultural programmes. I'm particularly keen on work which makes a difference to people's lives and aspirations, and that helps communities thrive. My vast experience includes:Arts engagement & inclusionProject design and managementEvaluation (planning though to delivery)Fundraising (strategy, grants, memberships)Event co-ordinationModular synthesisMusic performance and composition (experimental / immersive)I have a history of setting up and supporting a variety of cultural projects and events for clients and through Moogie Wonderland which i set up in 2006. My work has included designing and delivering the Cornwall Youth Noise Orchestra programme for young people in Cornwall with learning differences (providing electronic music skills, and engineering skills that can be applied to the local sectors); creating an affordable 'collaboration' space for people to try out making music; curating interactive art club nights; and promoting music events (from Grandmaster Flash to a 5-day participatory music festival). I am ambitious and deliver high quality events that go beyond traditional audience experiences - from concerts on ships to warehouse parties. I have helped to co-ordinate evaluation and sharing conferences, including for RNIB's 'Sensing Culture' conferences and for the SWFed.As a musician, composer, and music educator I have had work featured on BBC Radio 3, BBC 6 Music and in The Guardian, MOJO, Uncut, and Electronic Sound. I have performed across the UK and in Europe, and released music through Sonic Cathedral (as a member of Mildred Maude) I'm a visiting lecturer at Falmouth University, specialising in immersive performance and electronic music.I am trained in fundraising: I was one of four people in the South West (15 in the UK) chosen for the industry recognised Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy Fellowship - part of a £2m Arts Council England-funded project, which included attendance at the National Arts Fundraising School. As a creative thinker, I design and implement innovative arts fundraising strategies.I have advised on evaluation frameworks and have delivered high quality evaluation reports that demonstrate impact and provide learning.Social Media Management:I have eight years experience of internet moderation, community management and digital marketing. I have helped to deliver projects for global clients including GSK, Bauer Media, Kimberley Clark, Orange, ITV, Next, The FA, Redbubble, Diageo, Golin, Eden Project and UK Government.

Matt Ashdown's Current Company Details
Moogie Wonderland

Moogie Wonderland

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CEO and Artistic Director
Penryn, GB
Matt Ashdown Work Experience Details
  • Moogie Wonderland
    Ceo And Artistic Director
    Moogie Wonderland
    Penryn, Gb
  • Moogie Wonderland
    Ceo & Artistic Director
    Moogie Wonderland Jun 2006 - Present
    Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
    Creating, managing and delivering vibrant and meaningfully impacting arts engagement projects in public situations with the aim of increasing participation in the arts and providing inspiration for audiences. Most projects are participatory and encourage people of all abilities to create art and work towards artistic excellence. The projects provide an alternative route into the arts, focussing on concept and ideas rather than technical skills, but without underestimating the abilities of… Show more Creating, managing and delivering vibrant and meaningfully impacting arts engagement projects in public situations with the aim of increasing participation in the arts and providing inspiration for audiences. Most projects are participatory and encourage people of all abilities to create art and work towards artistic excellence. The projects provide an alternative route into the arts, focussing on concept and ideas rather than technical skills, but without underestimating the abilities of anyone. Projects have included:Cornwall Youth Noise Orchestra - launched in 2022, young pariticants take part in making music in a different way to traditional music lessons using our fun ‘noise stations’ and alternatives to regular notation. The orchestra gained BBC Radio 3 airplay within 3 months of forming. As an Arts Award Centre, we also offer the option of working towards an Arts Award (Discover level), for children who come along regularly.co:noise - events where musical instruments are set up in a way where audiences can experiment collaboratively with sonics in a live setting, and workshops to build instruments/create visual scores. These events have seen participants perform on stage with Aphex Twin and Damo Suzuki (Can).Very Long Arms - a commission by the Tate. Very long arms were made for attendees to perform with as an 'art prop'. People of all ages used the arms to circle groups of people, skip with, hug, and move with.Bearhaus - a one night movement in performance art at Newlyn Art Gallery. Attendees wore bear hats, and in doing so became artists of the movement. They were encouraged to improvise performances throughout the night, and add to the manifesto.Something's Coming to Town - a one month programme of exhibitions in a shipping container.Artist-led club nights - regular indiepop and French pop club nights which had a variety of participatory art activities and played host to a curated programme of video art. Show less
  • Falmouth University
    Visiting Lecturer
    Falmouth University Mar 2023 - Present
    Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
    Lecturing on the Creative Music Technology BA (immersive performance; current trends in electronic music) and the Graphic Design BA (graphic scores).
  • Matt Ashdown
    Arts Fundraising And Events Consultant
    Matt Ashdown Nov 2013 - Present
    I work with arts and heritage organisations to increase income and co-ordinate activities so that they can focus on doing great things and having an impact on the lives of people through arts and culture. My approach is to be forward thinking, strategic and business minded, bringing fresh and proven ideas to the fundraising pot. My work extends to putting on events for the sector, and has included sellout conferences for Royal National Institute of Blind People, and working with the South West… Show more I work with arts and heritage organisations to increase income and co-ordinate activities so that they can focus on doing great things and having an impact on the lives of people through arts and culture. My approach is to be forward thinking, strategic and business minded, bringing fresh and proven ideas to the fundraising pot. My work extends to putting on events for the sector, and has included sellout conferences for Royal National Institute of Blind People, and working with the South West Fed board to deliver their conferences.I can provide strategy development, campaign creation, training and support, case statement writing, database advice, membership scheme planning, prospect research, event organisation and more.Clients have included Royal National Institute of Blind People, South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries (South West Fed), SPID Theatre (Kensal House Estate), UK Green Film Festival, SourceFM, Red Herring, Art in Motion, Frozen Light Theatre, Fish Factory, Tell me a Tale and more.www.mattashdown.co.uk Show less
  • Tea Social
    Director
    Tea Social Nov 2009 - Present
    Penryn, United Kingdom
    Creating and implementing moderation, community management and social media strategies. Training staff on policies with focus on libel, contempt of court, child safety on the internet and escalation procedures. I manage contracts ranging from government projects through to celebrity gossip magazines and art websites. Additionally, I plan and run workshops to inform businesses of how to effectively position themselves in the world of online conversation.
  • Source Fm 96.1
    Executive Board Member
    Source Fm 96.1 Mar 2015 - Jan 2019
    Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom
    A community radio CIC for Cornwall. The organisation provides opportunities for residents of Cornwall to gain training and skills in radio, while providing a platform for people and musicians to be heard. Cornwall is one of the most deprived regions in Europe, so the training provided is vital to increase employability in the county - there are currently 96 trained presenters/producers, most with weekly shows. Source FM presenters have gone on to careers in radio and media across the UK… Show more A community radio CIC for Cornwall. The organisation provides opportunities for residents of Cornwall to gain training and skills in radio, while providing a platform for people and musicians to be heard. Cornwall is one of the most deprived regions in Europe, so the training provided is vital to increase employability in the county - there are currently 96 trained presenters/producers, most with weekly shows. Source FM presenters have gone on to careers in radio and media across the UK including BBC 6 Music, BBC Leicester, BBC Oxford and Pirate FM. Specialisms: Fundraising, strategy, change management, audience development Show less
  • Growthminds
    Head Of Social
    Growthminds Mar 2016 - Oct 2017
    London, United Kingdom
    Leading on the design of highly effective and efficient social media strategies, which focus on meeting the business goals of clients. I ensure each strategy complements the wider digital marketing activity.
  • Hall For Cornwall
    Development Assistant
    Hall For Cornwall Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
  • Cause4
    Arts Fundraising And Philanthropy Fellow
    Cause4 Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
    Cornwall
    One of 15 of the first cohort of Fellows in the UK chosen to work in ACE National Portfolio Organisations within fundraising teams to increase sustainable fundraising. Based at Hall For Cornwall, my work involved:writing and managing funding applications to trusts and foundations;setting up a bespoke donor prospect research and management tool;researching individual donor prospects with a focus on cultivation and stewardship - increasing the donor prospect database from… Show more One of 15 of the first cohort of Fellows in the UK chosen to work in ACE National Portfolio Organisations within fundraising teams to increase sustainable fundraising. Based at Hall For Cornwall, my work involved:writing and managing funding applications to trusts and foundations;setting up a bespoke donor prospect research and management tool;researching individual donor prospects with a focus on cultivation and stewardship - increasing the donor prospect database from 16 prospects to 300 prospects to support a major capital redevelopment appeal;developing strategies for major donor giving and corporate giving.I received intensive training and advice from industry leaders, Cause4 and National Arts Fundraising School."This inaugural Arts Fundraising Fellowship Programme, the first of its kind in the UK, aims to create the next generation of leading Development Directors skilled with the vision, entrepreneurial expertise and ingenuity to make significant difference to the arts fundraising landscape."Further information on the Fellowships Programme can be found at www.artsfundraising.org.uk. Show less
  • Eden Project
    Digital Marketing Volunteer
    Eden Project Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
    St Austell
    Assisting the Digital Team with their social media campaigns, researching and writing blog posts and supporting their events. Project managing the the Facebook page for their in-town café. Uploading and editing content to their website via Drupal. Arranging audio for promotional videos.
  • Tea Concerts
    Concert Promoter
    Tea Concerts Nov 2009 - Mar 2013
    Medway
    I've booked and managed various scale gigs with a view to developing audiences in the area. These gigs are across various venues, each with their own challenges and excitement. Bands and artists i have booked include Grandmaster Flash, Damo Suzuki (Can), The Wave Pictures, Darren Hayman, Treasure Season and Jeffrey Lewis. I have created and delivered new projects including a Music Project Space for musicians and music enthusiasts to meet each other and collaborate/rehearse, a five-day… Show more I've booked and managed various scale gigs with a view to developing audiences in the area. These gigs are across various venues, each with their own challenges and excitement. Bands and artists i have booked include Grandmaster Flash, Damo Suzuki (Can), The Wave Pictures, Darren Hayman, Treasure Season and Jeffrey Lewis. I have created and delivered new projects including a Music Project Space for musicians and music enthusiasts to meet each other and collaborate/rehearse, a five-day participatory festival of experimental music, and a 'band dating' scheme to encourage musicians to form bands/projects without preconceptions of what form they might take. Show less
  • Chat Moderators
    Supervisor / Operations Assistant
    Chat Moderators Mar 2006 - Mar 2011
    London, United Kingdom
    I spent 5 years at Chat Moderators working as a Moderator of message boards, chat rooms and social media sites before being promoted to Supervisor and eventually Operations Assistant. Client projects included Orange, ITV, Bauer, Kimberley-Clark, TfL, and GSK.
  • Club Milk
    Promoter
    Club Milk Apr 2007 - May 2009
    Organising unique concert experiences, merging visual arts with live music in interesting spaces.

Matt Ashdown Skills

Social Media Blogging Social Media Marketing Facebook Community Management Digital Marketing Social Networking Copywriting Online Moderation Magazines Visual Arts Project Management Fundraising Content Strategy Concerts Marketing Strategy Art Marketing Communications Web Content Management Digital Strategy Strategic Planning Donor Research Photoshop Delivering Workshops Creative Direction New Media Music Moderation Concert Promotion Wordpress Website Development User Generated Content Curating Seo Case Statements Individual Donor Cultivation Membership Development Donor Management Major Donor Cultivation Digital Illustration User Experience Drupal Blogger Outreach Cms Management Idea Incubation

Matt Ashdown Education Details

  • Kent Institute Of Art And Design
    Kent Institute Of Art And Design
    2:1
  • Chatham Grammar School For Boys
    Chatham Grammar School For Boys
    Art (A), Design Technology (B), General Studies (C)
  • Cedars
    Cedars

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