What I design
Programme Architecture & Commissioning
Design and delivery of commissioning frameworks, cultural series, residencies, and interdisciplinary public formats across national and international contexts
Public Dialogue & Institutional Formats
Creation and leadership of panels, firesides, live podcast recordings, and long-form public conversations within institutional and festival settings
Cultural Strategy & Systems Design
Advising institutions and cultural organisations on programme strategy, narrative positioning, partnership structures, and sustainable delivery models
Selected programmes & institutional work
British Council x Sound and Music – International Commissioning Programme
V&A Late – Public Programme Design & Delivery
AVA Festival – Hosted Conversation Formats & Programme Curation
Proof Of Delivery
I design for the long game.
The cultural sector often optimises for speed and visibility.
I optimise for sustainability, narrative and systems that last.
My work focuses on high-impact cultural programmes that are human, accessible and built to endure - for institutions, for audiences, and for the artists themselves.
Here are some examples:
No Boundaries — Co-Founder & Creative Director
Context
No Boundaries was a cultural platform designed to decentralise the UK music conversation and spotlight emerging creatives outside London’s dominant industry networks.
My Role
Co-Founder, platform architect and creative director
Programme design, editorial direction, partnerships, artist curation
What I Built
I co-designed No Boundaries as both a media platform and community infrastructure — combining editorial, live sessions and cultural programming to create visibility and opportunity for underrepresented regional talent.
Partners & Reach
Notion Magazine, independent artists and collectives across the UK
BB Airwaves — Digital Marketing & Content Strategy (Sony Music / Black Butter Records)
Context
BB Airwaves was Black Butter Records’ digital content and artist development platform within Sony Music, designed to amplify emerging talent and build long-term audience engagement.
My Role
Digital Marketer & Content Strategist
Campaign design, platform strategy, artist content development
What I Led
I worked across digital campaigns, artist positioning and content strategy, bridging grassroots audience insight with major-label distribution and platform mechanics.
Introducing ‘BB airwaves’ - a new radio show for Black Butter Records
Proud to be involved in the launch of a radio show for one of my favourite UK record labels, Black Butter Records! In our first take over we head to Foundation FM- expect to hear lots of new music, an in-depth interview with Cristale and a 1-hour mix from dj & producer p-rallel
Black Minds Matter x Resident Advisor — Cultural Programme Lead & Public Platform Design
Context
A national collaboration between Black Minds Matter UK and Resident Advisor addressing racial inequity, access to mental health support, and structural wellbeing within the music and nightlife industries.
My Role
Programme Lead & Platform Designer
Partnership development, content design, public programming, artist engagement
What I Led
I co-designed and delivered a public cultural platform combining editorial, broadcast and live dialogue to connect Black creatives with culturally competent mental health resources while reshaping industry conversations around care, access and sustainability.Real Impact.
OpenSpace - Programme Designer & Cultural Facilitator
Context
OpenSpace is a creative learning and cultural access programme supporting young people and emerging creatives through workshops, mentoring and public-facing cultural activity.
My Role
Programme Designer & Lead Facilitator
Curriculum design, partnerships, delivery, artist and participant development
What I Designed
I led the design and delivery of creative programmes combining skills development, cultural exposure and public presentation — building pathways into creative practice and institutional spaces.
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Openspace: Nasra Ayub
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Openspace: Caine Tayo Lewin-Turner
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Openspace: Chante Joseph
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Openspace: Tanya Compas
