Mathew Innocent: Early Career Promoter Fund
Concise Description of activity: House music event with DJ’s
Bio: Matty Innocent is an emerging UK-based music promoter dedicated to curating innovative and inclusive live experiences that spotlight boundary-pushing artists within electronic, jazz, alternative R&B, underground club culture. Passionate about building community through sound, he has developed a growing reputation for creating events that bring together diverse audiences and celebrate creativity at a grassroots level. With experience promoting small- to mid-scale gigs / club nights / showcases Matty has built a strong network of local artists, DJs and creatives while championing equitable working practices and fair pay. He believes in the power of live music to connect people and to provide emerging artists with vital platforms to develop their craft and reach new audiences.
Through the Early Career Promoter Fund, Matty will deliver an ambitious new series of shows / club events / live music nights that elevate underrepresented voices and explore innovative ways of programming and production. The project will feature collaborations between local and national artists, alongside mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to strengthen his skills in promotion, budgeting and audience development. The funded activity will also support [Your Name] to travel and network with other industry specialists, open doors to meet artists within his pecialism, and build sustainable connections with agents, venues and festivals. By scaling up both creatively and operationally, Matty aims to grow as a trusted and inclusive promoter, helping to shape the next generation of the UK’s live music landscape. Would you like me to tailor this for a specific genre or location (e.g. “Bristol’s underground electronic scene” or “grassroots indie and R&B nights in Manchester”) That would help make it sound even more distinctive and ready for publication.