The People
Scott Barton
Scott Barton has almost 20 years experience of organising events & festivals and has been the driving force behind the company from the outset.
Prior to 1996 Scott worked in the TV & Film industry on productions including the BAFTA Award Winning A Very British Coup (C4), Jack The Ripper (ITV/Lorimer), Venus Peter (Film Four) and the Neil Jordan film High Spirits (Palace Pictures). Scott has also worked as a Conference Marketing Director and on a number of fundraising projects including working with Singer/Songwiter Joan Armatrading and BMG to produce a fundraising music CD for the Paces charity.
In 1996 Scott was responsible for organising the first After Dark event, and went on to establish Mayfest, Fright Night, City Lights and now the Grin Up North and StreetLife festivals.
Christine Henderson
Chris has over 30 years experience in running administration within organisations both large and small and runs our central office. She plays a pivital roll in all of our events and projects and if Chris can't find an answer to your question there probably isn't one!
Jill Phillips
Jill worked as a Commercial Lawyer for over 14 years at one of the UK's largest law firms and went on to specialise in Licensing & Gaming Law at a leading niche practice throughout the introduction of the new Licensing Act in 2005. Jill also has experience of working for the corporate legal department of a local authority and along with Scott founded the Company in 2000.
After spending many years working behind the scenes, Jill has now joined the company on a full time basis as Business Manager.
Marie Robson
Marie joined the Company in April 2008. She is a Graduate of Sheffield Hallam University and has joined us as Events & Marketing Co-ordinator with a focus on marketing, sponsorship and new business.
The Rest of the Team...
We have spent many years establishing a network of talented freelancers and trusted suppliers, many of whom have worked with us every year since 1996. By working in this way we can keep our costs down and bring in the very best talent when and where needed.
