Behind the music...

What do you do?

I am Head Promoter at Cardiff Barfly.

Why do you do it?

I love live music

How did you get started?

I promoted some of my own gigs back in the day, and then managed to wangle my way into Barfly doing some night managing / cashier work in the hope a full time job would come up. The Assistant Promoters job came up, I applied and got it, and then worked my way up to Head.

What’s the best gig you’ve put on?

Oooh tough. It would have to be Panic At The Disco! It was originally planned for Barfly, but then the tickets were selling like hot cakes so we upgraded to The Great Hall at the Union. We sold about 1000 tickets in 4 minutes or something stupid. That was a good day.

What’s your current and all-time favorite record?

That’s a tough one! Lately

I can’t stop listening to Set Your Goals – Mutiny! and Brand New – The Devil & God Are Raging Inside Me. All time fave would have to be Clarity by Jimmy Eat World. Yes, I am a sap.

What’s coming up that I should know about?

Loads! The Twang, Gallows, Towers of London, Will Haven, Electric 6, Shiny Toy Guns. This year is looking very very promising!