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Staff

CEO

As CEO of Generator, Jim Mawdsley oversees the agency’s work to build and strengthen regional music businesses and identify career paths for, and develop the commercial viability of artists. Jim was a member of the DCMS sponsored Live Music Forum and chaired the sub group, which made...

Director of Resources

Jo is Director of Resources at Generator and responsible for fundraising for the organisation. Previously project coordinator, Jo is familiar with Generator’s entire programme, and has specific history with the engagement projects for young people – she sat on the Music Education Forum when it...

Musician Support Manager

Joe is involved in the development and delivery of Generator programmes, supporting musicians through training courses and projects, liaising with artists and producing Generator’s live events. Joe’s music business degree and background as a musician put him in a unique position for this role.

Administration Manager

Peter Matthews is Generator’s Administration Manager. Peter is responsible for the accountancy and financial systems including dealing with payments and invoices, payroll, PAYE returns, financial queries and other general office management. Peter is currently part AAT qualified and studying towards...

Information Manager

As Information Manager, Martin implements Generator’s digital strategies, including working on The Gen and managing the Generator database. Martin is also heavily involved in Generator’s Learning programme, our Plugged In network, and works as a mentor on our artist development programme.

Musician Career Consultant

Undertaking various roles in the music industry such as DJ, broadcaster, songwriter, remixer, promoter, label boss, journalist and live event host, Wayne is the ideal candidate to run our weekly Bigger Beat Surgeries. Wayne is one half of highly successful writer/producer duo DC Joseph and is...

Marketing and Communications Manager

Al handles Generator’s marketing and communications including dealing with journalists on behalf of the organisation and keeping people informed about activities and opportunities for musicians and music businesses. Al’s background includes journalism, arts marketing and publications management as...

Programme Assistant (Musician Support)

Bob assists in the development and delivery of Generator’s Musician Support Programmes through training courses and projects, liaising with artists and helping to produce Generator’s live events. Bob has worked at music events at a local and national level, has a background as a musician and a...

Monitoring Officer

Mike is the Generator’s monitoring officer, ensuring every aspect of the ERDF grant is compliant with European Union rules and regulations. Mike has several years experience in this field, but also has experience of working at music venues and festivals, giving him a good breadth of knowledge of...