James is currently Managing Director of Brighthelmstone Promotions, Festival Producer for AMA UK and Lead Booker at Black Deer Live.

James previously worked for The Royal Bank Of Scotland and then worked his way up to Business Development Manager for an International FTSE 100 Company. Music has always been his passion, so he decided to transfer this acumen to the music industry 12 years ago. He is also an experienced Live Festival Co-Ordinator and has successfully delivered events for The Great Escape, Truck Festival, Y-NOT Festival, City Sounds Festival and Americana Music Association UK showcases both in Hackney and Nashville. If you would like us to quote for an event, please email James.

James has stage managed shows that have featured: English Teacher, Little Simz, Graham Coxon, Kano, Billy Bragg, Margo Price, Yola, Warmdusher, Young Fathers, Songhoy Blues, Phosphorescent, Bernard Butler and The Pretenders among others.

James has run stages for  a variety of sponsors at festivals, including:  Bella Union, Mojo Magazine, The Independent, Transgressive, Uncut Magazine and You Tube.

James has been on a variety of panels including BBC Radio, Americana Fest Nashville and a guest speaking to College Students on the Music Industry. 

James is a massive Liverpool Football Club fan, his favourite City is NYC, he loves running, enjoys competing in Marathons and enjoys the Countryside. His favourite pastime is socialising whilst watching live music.