Independent arts & creative industries consultant with twenty five years experience in senior roles and as an independent agent
“Nick’s tenure at Shoreditch Town Hall was literally transformative. His vision, passion and total dedication has moved this historic venue well and truly into the 21st century whilst enhancing the links with its historic past and the surrounding community. The breadth, diversity and quality of the artistic programme has allowed the venue to carve a distinctive place for itself in London, capacity hit record levels and average turnover almost trebled in just five years. Nick, and the team he recruited and mentored, have delivered more than any of us might have imagined in our wildest dreams.”
— Stephen Robertson, CEO, The Big Issue Foundation & Chair, Shoreditch Town Hall Trust
“Over the last two years, I have been inspired and energised through our work with Nick. He has brought decades of professional experience and creative entrepreneurship to bear on complex strategic challenges, and helped facilitate the development of positive and constructive solutions. Our conversations and the research and recommendations delivered have always been on the money and helped us as an organisation immensely.”
— Matt Burman, Director, Cambridge Junction
“When you’re stepping through the planning stages for a major capital project you need people who have a knowledge of your job, the challenges you are undertaking, an eye for detail, a clarity as to how they can support, question and progress your aims. Nick offers all of this whilst (and this is key) delivering quality work with enough autonomy that you are your team can continue with your day to day tasks. Add all this to the confidence offered to major stakeholders through his approach and you get high quality, hands on consultancy support.”
“Nick has achieved something truly remarkable at Shoreditch Town Hall. Starting from scratch, he has turned the building into a dynamic crucible of creativity. Never have I felt so free and so nurtured when creating work. He and his staff are energised and dedicated; they allow your imagination to flourish and give you the confidence to explore new territory. He has created an environment in which you can truly thrive and push the limits of your practice as an artist.”