Cultural Sector Practitioner

Developing and Delivering Award Winning Cultural Projects

Tom has a proven track record of developing and delivering high quality and high profile cultural projects.

Having started young with the DIY Collective in Scarborough, Tom has over 22 years professional experience in the sector with a plethora of strategic and operational oversight. From board and senior management level in multi million pound arts organisations and local community organisations to full facilities management and training provision. 

Tom’s passion for the arts and competency as a Manager and in  administration makes him an asset for any project. 

Currently engaged as General Manager for Kelburn Arts (Ltd) T/A Kelburn Garden Party and as Festival Coordinator for the Beltane Fire Society.

Tom lives in Edinburgh with his partner Laura, a Drag performer and Play Therapist and their daughter Maya.

Makes/Builds/Costume

Tom has a a vast experience of making and building items, props and decor for festivals.

From large scale projects including Dance Aerial Rigs, Fire Arches and interactive wheels of fortune to small and intricate headwear and jewellery and costume. 

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Site Management & Logistics

Festival Site design is a complex and fundamental part of Event management. 

Site lines, access, utilities, atmosphere and value for money are all things that quality site design delivers .

From beaches to lakes, from green field, deep dark woods to city centre parks and squares Tom has designed, built and delivered in a range of settings and budgets (from £100 plus SIK to £1.5m).

Effective Management and Personable Delivery

Knowledge and experience are key to ensuring best value for money in the Events industry. 

A reliable financial manager and budget controller; Tom has a proven track record of delivering high quality projects in the face of restrictive budgets.