WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? | MEET THE TEAM
OUR MISSION
the mission for whn? is creating a less corporate and more down to earth environment for people to learn the behind the scenes work such as dealing with contracting, invoices, rider/tech specifications, or hands on work during the day such as load in/out, box office, repping etc. we can also provide access to more technical sides of the industry such as sound/light engineer and production development. we are also breaking down barriers by offering access to funding for people to curate their own events, where we work mentoring people on producing their own events. those who we have already mentored are now able to take a step into the industry, creating their own events, or even partake in practical roles in the industry such as sound/lighting engineer, stage manager/crew, etc.
THE TEAM
STUART BARTLETT |
@bykergrave
(he/him)
founder of byker grave bookings with over two decades of event management experience within the newcastle-upon-tyne music scene. as well a tour booking and festival production.
CONNOR NEISH-STONE |
@convictionrecs
(he/him)
founder of north east hardcore label ‘conviction records’ and a decade of experience creating and delivering live events in newcastle-upon-tyne across a multitude of venues.
THORN FAUSTUS |
@venom_promotions
(they/them/she)
founder of venom promotions where they create events for a range of performers to join together on stage, from gore/alt/neo burlesque, pole & aerial performers to fire performers and live bands. they focus on alternative events and creating safer, inclusive and more accessible events.
