Im currently the Production Manager for LIFT International Festival but have freelanced on various projects for a while. Prior to working with LIFT i was perviously Production/Technical Manager of the Bernie Grants Arts Centre were i often worked with young BAME people trying to start a career in the industry. As a black afro Caribbean male who made a career through hands on experience and have strong mentors i have always been conscious of how under represented the industry is and have always tried to introduce BAME people into the industry