Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Profile 2017 Martin’s career within the UK Music and Entertainment Industry has spanned more than 35 years, working for several major Record Companies from 1978 - 1993 (Phonogram, MCA, Universal) in both Radio and TV Promotions Departments and then later in the specialised role of Artist Liaison Manager and Talent Relations. After leaving Universal he went on to be Tour Manager for several bands throughout Europe, USA and SE Asia for both live and promotional tours. Increasingly over the past 20 years his expertise and knowledge of the business has been channelled into music and entertainment based events, which has seen him have roles as Event Producer, Talent Acquisition Manager and Backstage Artist co-ordination and logistics management. Many of these events have been large-scale multi – artist, worldwide television productions such as Live 8, Live Earth, Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Concerts and Fashion Rocks. In 2006 Martin had the position of Road Manager on Madonna’s hugely successful, record-breaking ‘Confessions on the Dance Floor’ World Tour. In 2007 he was part of the core production team that produced the hugely successful ‘Concert for Diana Martin’s main client for the past 6 years has been Live Nation where he has been a freelance Project Manager within their Special Projects Department, producing several high profile events; ‘The Heroes Concert’ at Twickenham Stadium. & VE DAY 70 Concert on London’s iconic Horse Guards Parade. At the end of last year Martin had the role of Tour Manger for The Bear Grylls UK Arena Tour. Currently he’s acting as a consultant on several new entertainment projects which will see fruition in 2018. Looking to the future, Martin is keen to make use of his experience, long- term contacts and relationships and to broaden his work portfolio by using his talents and expertise in different areas of the Entertainment and Media Business.
Various roles including: Artist Liaison Manger for Live 8,Capital Radio Party in the Park Brit Awards - Back stage co - ordinator Various Artist Promo Tours