Ian Smith
Short Bio
I've had a "colourful" work past and general history :-)! in the music industry for many years as musician/producer and festival & event promoter, Sound engineer, arts centre programmer, and for 10 years as national chair of the UK Musicians Union (MU) Folk, Roots Traditional music section ( FRTM ) as freelance site/stage manager at festivals and events worldwide. background is in music production/management / as a musician and producer.
Experienced lecturer / consultant on international national music industries, appearing at many conferences and lecturing at further education colleges. Curator and programmer of several festivals and general programming at arts centre level
My background in UK arts is extensive with many friends at all levels of the industry working with bodies like ACE, arts council England: PRS foundation: MCPS: and now work with international funding with the EU. My links with European festivals and events is strong, with many friends across all areas of perform