Category: SMILEfest 2011

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Karen Piper (Radar Maker)


Karen Piper is the director, founder and social media promotions manager of Radar Maker. Karen has previously worked at Traffic Marketing as a Project Manager running both online and offline campaigns for artists and labels. More recently, she worked as co-head of digital Marketing at V2 Music UK looking after a wide range of artists conceiving the strategy and delivery of digital campaigns. Karen started Radar Maker in 2007 where she now works with majors and indies across approximately 30 artists. Karen was one of the finalists of the UK YCE Music Award 2010.

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Pat Pope (photographer, The Prodigy, Dido)

Pat Pope is a portrait photographer with over 20 years of experience. Pat has worked for a variety of press, record companies, publicity and private clients. He has also travelled extensively including stints in former war zones. Starting his career at the emergence of Brit Pop in the early 90’s, his first job was with Britain’s hottest new band Suede, which resulted in Pat’s photograph being used on Suede’s first album. Pat also worked with The Prodigy, Dido, Morrissey, Melody Maker and many others.

 

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Gallows (UK hardcore band)


Gallows are an English hardcore punk band from formed in 2005. After releasing Gallows’ debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, they were signed to Warner Bros. Records for a £1 million album contract. The band has been particularly successful in the UK, with three songs charting on the UK Single Charts, and have been featured in magazines such as Kerrang!, Alternative Press and Rolling Stone.

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Mark Cann (Glastonbury)

Mark Cann has worked with the Glastonbury Festival as the deputy for Michael Eavis for 30 years. Mark has run the festival’s main stage, Pyramid, as the production manager along other stages, and is now involved in the festival’s political message.

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The Blackout (UK rock band)


The Blackout are a post-hardcore band from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, formed in 2003. Having performed with the likes of fellow Welsh bands, including Funeral for a Friend, Kids in Glass Houses, The Automatic and Lostprophets, as well as Reuben, Fightstar, and other big name bands The Blackout released their EP The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout! on 23 October 2006 through Fierce Panda Records, this led to Kerrang! nominating The Blackout for Best British Newcomer. Across late November and December 2006 The Blackout accompanied Lostprophets on their UK headling tour alongside Bring Me the Horizon.