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I work as a consultant in music, media and brands, across publishing, television and the arts. As such I have also taken on PR campaigns, creating press releases and directing/managing freelancers to achieve significant coverage across relevant publications.I am consulted on new magazine projects, from both the business planning stage, through to those who are a few issues down the line, on everything from branding, flat-planning and forward feature planning to advertising, marketing and distribution.I have created a number of sponsorship decks for TV projects, and took on the role of Director of Communications for London Rocks, giving creative direction to a freelance designer on branding. I’ve also worked at the conception stage of production, writing treatments for potential programmes.My PR and marketing work included the promo campaign for photographer Sam Irons' exhibition at Tim Sheward Projects on London’s Southbank, for which I managed one freelancer and achieved 20+ online features with publications such as Dazed, We Heart, Monocle and Huffington Post. We also secured sponsored refreshments for the opening, gaining further coverage via event reviews. I’m also consulted for band/artist suggestions for brand campaigns and live music for events.“Forward PR has consulted Sarah on a number of occasions for bands at our London Collections: Men events. She always has her finger on pulse with the next big music acts and we’ve always had an amazing response to the live performances that she has organised.” – Courtney Blackman, Managing Director at Forward PRwww.sarahhardy.media

FMS Magazine is an online, conscious consumer magazine, based in London with a worldwide audience and international team of contributors; featuring ethical and sustainable fashion, music, style, film and travel. FMS Magazine is the online successor to FASHION.MUSIC.STYLE, the print magazine I founded in 2008 and retailed worldwide until 2011.I discontinued FMS Magazine in July 2022, so that I could focus on my screenwriting.The website and socials remain live.www.fms-mag.com

In February 2014 I took on the role of Editor-in-Chief at Disorder UK, to relaunch the renowned publication in print and align the brand cohesively across multi-media platforms. I also undertook the role of Publisher, organising print and distribution to key areas and universities nationwide.In addition to this I managed the music section for print, digital and Disorder TV, organising sessions with the legendary band James (who I also interviewed on film) and artists such as Bipolar Sunshine, The Heartbreaks and Dexters.Against a complete wall of opposition, I also fought tooth and nail to give Catfish & The Bottlemen their first national magazine cover for the second issue (before resigning from the publication). The band went on to become one of the biggest breakthrough acts of 2014. Their debut album went straight into the Top 10, they won the Introducing award at the BBC Music Awards 2014, played the David Letterman show in the U.S. and continue to tour extensively worldwide. “Sarah was brought on board to relaunch Disorder Magazine. She gave 110% to the project and her knowledge of the industry is second to none. Over the years Disorder has been associated with many a great name who have worked on the brand, and I’m pleased to say that Sarah Hardy is one of those. Sarah kept the Disorder signature and made it more appealing to a greater audience on the world stage.” – Davide J Wheller, Founder of Disorder Magazinewww.disordermagazine.com

In July 2012 I launched an online magazine focused on music, art and culture, and host to live music events nationwide.I interviewed bands and designers, reviewed events and wrote time dependent features suited to the brand. I also curated a 10 date UK live music tour - to support Daytona Lights, who I was managing at the time - across some of the most renowned music venues. I sourced the best up-and-coming bands/artists in each area to take part, and gave each the opportunity to play two other cities, in addition to their home town.www.hash-mag.com

In November 2012 I took on the management of groove-pop five piece Daytona Lights. I formulated a six month plan with set goals and objectives that incorporated marketing, performances and releases. Within the first few weeks, through my network of contacts, I also brought an investment opportunity to the table.“During the time that Sarah was working for us she showed a great passion for the project. She put a clear plan in place with realistic targets to meet and a whole tour came together in a very short space of time. Sarah is very responsive and never out of contact whilst always up for a couple of beers!” - Sam Fordham, Drums/VocalsDaytona Lights disbanded in June 2013.www.daytonalights.com

In July 2012, I accepted the role of Editor for a trend analysis company that provides trend forecasts to subscribed fashion and creative professionals worldwide; managed freelancers and created production schedules and style guides for their website and apps.During my time at the company, as the first Editor they’d had on board since they launched 10 years prior, I completely overhauled the standard of written copy across all platforms for both B2B and B2C customers, cutting expenditure on freelance writers by introducing consistent structure, maximum word counts and applying a standard cost per word across the board.I also coordinated, produced and sub-edited trend content copy, and PR and marketing copy in line with the brand.www.trendstop.com

In 2008 I launched my own print magazine, FASHION.MUSIC.STYLE, which I independently grew from a Greater London distribution to a publication sold in over thirty countries worldwide. I managed a team of several editors, writers, and organised shoots both in the UK and internationally.As Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, I also managed the publication schedule, driving the business forward through networking and alliances, and planned time dependent content with advertisement sales in mind; securing a high profile band/artist for every cover, including Ian Brown, Kate Nash, Carl Barât and White Lies.I also curated the regular Five Unsigned feature, which featured five unsigned bands across five double page spreads – highlights including Ellie Goulding, Anna Calvi and Tribes – and on the cover CD, for which I consistently gained sponsorship. In addition to this I put together a live music launch party for every issue, with a sponsored drinks reception, giving our unsigned artists the opportunity to perform for fashion and music industry professionals and national press.www.issuu.com/fmsmagazine

My entry into publishing was as Fashion Editor for Lusso luxury lifestyle magazine in 2005, where I reported on London Fashion Week and compiled the best of New York, Paris and Milan. I also interviewed high profile designers, such as Jenny Packham for the issue 10 cover story, and wrote in-depth features on luxury brands such as Purdey, Liberty of London and Saint-Hill Couture.I also contributed news and reviews of hotels, spas and events to other relevant sections.www.lus.so

On graduation from UEL, I was immediately employed as a designer of handbags and accessories for a company that supplies a wide range of high street fashion stores in various market sectors.Aside from working directly with clients such as Boots, New Look and Awear, I was responsible for interpreting catwalk trends into commercial products that were sold across major high street brands.www.acompany.com

During my student placement year I took on the only accessories design role within Aquascutum, working independently to design commercial product ranges for a retail and wholesale luxury market.I conducted comparative shop reports, trend analysis, compiled trend boards and liaised with manufacturers to ensure prototypes, amendments and samples were completed on schedule.Two of my designs went on to be featured in their spring/summer 2002 advertisement campaign, appearing in the likes of Vogue and other national fashion magazines.www.aquascutum.co.uk