Luke Emery

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2008 - now

  Creative Producer, Project Manager and Consultant
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  Art in the Underbelly

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2013

  Gallery Manager and Curator

  Art in the Underbelly, The Rumsey Wells, Norwich.- Set-up, programmed and managed a monthly program of exhibitions, managing artists, bands and performers, co-ordinating opening nights including set-up of PA equipment and DJ equipment. Carrying out online and physical marketing, sourcing sponsorship of events, managing budgets for individual shows.

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  Artichoke, London

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

  Assistant Producer

  30 day post, shadowing the Producer and undertaking tasks involving the logistics of the delivery of `Dining With Alice', a co-commission with Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2011. Working from London based office and site production office, working with various team members including production team, volunteers, cast members, stage management.

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  3rd Ring Out

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2011

  Assistant Producer

  Responsible for pre-production site visits, handling permit applications, sourcing quotes for company equipment, generating a marketing strategy for a publicity event and co-ordinating twitter campaign, day to day assistance with running of show, box office co-ordination.Nominated for a Total Theatre Award for Innovation and Experimentation

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  Norwich Playhouse Theatre

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  New Media Co-ordinator

  Responsible for designing and developing a new brand identity for the Norwich Playhouse including logos, brochure, website and sign designs. Consulting with web-developers and the venue management. Responsible for regular updates of Facebook and Twitter as well as general office administration.

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  Stew Gallery, Artist Studios & Print Room

  Sept 2011 - Nov 2012

  Chairman of the Board
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  Norfolk & Norwich Festival

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2012

  BETA Producer

  Devised the themes and vision for the week long series of events in collaboration with NNF Artistic Director and Production team. Curated the line-up of performers. Negotiated use of venues, created print and web publicity materials.Created a successful Arts Council Grants for the Arts funding application. Brokered a three way European collaboration between Mica Moca (Berlin) and Solstice Festival (Ireland) for a 2013 project. Managed a team of 10 volunteers and a Trainee Assistant Producer. Show less

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  Odd Comic

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

  Producer

  During Edinburgh Fringe run I was responsible for liaising with box office staff, regularly checking sales figures. Arranging and approving press and industry tickets. Sourcing props and equipment. Managing stage times. Finding and actioning appropriate marketing routes. Keeping an archive of press reviews and setting up google alerts to check for new reviews. Liaising with the East to Edinburgh management and marketing teams. FOH for the show, being the first and last point of contact for programmers, promoters and audiences. Risk assessments.Currently my responsibilities include tour booking, contacting and following up potential bookings, searching out further opportunities for the company including publicity and performance opps, being the point of contact for enquiries regarding the show, negotiating fees for performances, managing performance schedules and liaising with venues and programmers. Show less

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  Bristol Old Vic

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  Production Manager - Bristol Old Vic Ferment

  Managed technical aspects of the two week Ferment Fortnight. Duties included liaising with Ferment Producer and BOV Technical Manager regarding all tech requirements. Responsible for all Health and Safety, Risk Assessments and PRS licensing. Operating shows where necessary. Being point of contact for companies regarding technical requirements. Creating the ‘pub’ pop-up bar space with Ferment team. Managing prop inventory. Liaising with incoming companies, producers and artists.

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  Theatre Bristol

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2013

  Working with Theatre Bristol and the composer Jennifer Bell to produce a series of site specific performances in offices in the Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone. Finding and following up contacts and leads for locations for 'In Situ' and 'Coda' performances. Liaising with a major festival partner (to be announced). Carrying out all licensing applications and managing H&S aspects of the performances. Overseeing get-in and get-out. Managing a production assistant and working with Theatre Bristol to recruit said assistant. Show less

  • Associate Producer

    Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Project Producer - Temple Songs

    Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
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  Creative Common Bristol

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  Associate Producer
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  Norwich University of the Arts

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

  Guest Lecturer

  Lecture to 2nd and 3rd Year Visual Studies students. The workshops are designed to give students an insight into producing, production management, fundraising, curation, effective time management, working with artists, negotiating with venues and suppliers, developing long-term partnerships, dealing with admin and project evaluation.

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  Mechanical Animal Corporation

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  Associate Producer
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  Tristan Bernays

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Producer
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  Bristol Old Vic

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Production Manager - Bristol Old Vic Ferment

  Managed technical aspects of the two week Ferment Fortnight. Duties included liaising with Ferment Producer and BOV Technical Manager regarding all tech requirements. Responsible for all Health and Safety, Risk Assessments and PRS licensing. Operating shows where necessary. Being point of contact for companies regarding technical requirements. Creating the ‘pub’ pop-up bar space with Ferment team. Managing prop inventory. Liaising with incoming companies, producers and artists.

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  Agnieszka Blonska

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

  Producer 'Once Upon A Time'
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  Splash & Ripple

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Master Builder
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  Mayfest

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  Mayfest Radio Producer
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  Bristol Old Vic

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Project Producer (Ferment Fortnight)
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  TORYCORE

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  Producer
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  MAYK

  Nov 2014 - May 2018

  Mayfest Radio Producer

  MAYFEST RADIOMayfest Radio returned for it’s 3rd year as part of Mayfest 2016. Bolder, bigger, and broadcasting 24/7 from the beating heart of the festival. Across the 11 days of Mayfest, we brang you music, soundbites and tasters of all of the shows at Mayfest and chats with the artists who stepped onto Bristol’s stages during the festival.Mayfest Radio was a chance to delve deeper into the festival programme through conversation and debate, interviews and features, plus some carefully selected audio work and a smattering of lovely music. Show less

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  Rowan James

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Producer
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  Bristol Old Vic Ferment

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Project Producer
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  Jamie Wood

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2018

  Producer
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  Situations

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Producer - Theaster Gates 'Sanctum'

  In autumn 2015, a remarkable structure will rose up from within the bombed out remains of Temple Church in central Bristol. For 24 days, this 14th century site was transformed into an intimate gathering place in which to hear the city like never before.Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates was invited by Bristol arts producer, Situations, to create his first public project in the UK as part of Bristol 2015 European Green Capital.The artist has sought out discarded and dormant materials from former places of labour and religious devotion across Bristol to build an intimate and distinctive temporary structure at Temple Church. From midday Thursday 29th October 2015, Sanctum will hosted a continuous programme of performance over 576 hours until midday Saturday 21st November, sustained by Bristol’s performers, musicians and bands. Show less

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  Big Disco

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Big Disco Associate Producer
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  Javaad Alipoor

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

  Producer

  I held responsibility for all organisational elements, including international touring and was Executive Producer on a BBC adaptation of the companies hit show, The Believers Are But Brothers. I developed and worked on back and front end solutions for Javaad Alipoors ‘The Believers Are But Brothers’ and managed the iteration of a variety of solutions for audience interaction with the show. Our combination of projection, Whatsapp and Franz led to us winning both a Fringe First award and a Columbia Univeristy Digital Dozens Award. As Producer, I led on company strategy, partner relationships, and worked on developing and pitching creative ideas to future funders and partners. Show less

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  Submerge Festival

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2018

  Associate Producer

  Submerge was a multi site, multi day festival held across a number of hard to find and secret spaces in Bristol city centre

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  Pervasive Media Studio

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  5G Layered Realities Project Manager

  Watershed and the Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol hosted a weekend of events designed to help people to explore the future potential of the next generation wireless connectivity (5G).

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  The Believers Are But Brothers - BBC4

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  Executive Producer
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  West of England Combined Authority

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Creative Producer - 5G Smart Tourism Showcase
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  Pervasive Media Studio

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2022

  Pervasive Media Studio Producer

  As the Pervasive Media Producer, I managed a space that supports the growth of new ideas and companies, in both the creative and technology industries. I represented the Studio at a senior level with funders and University partners and oversaw all Studio comms. My role involved helping Residents to understand the scope and challenges of the creative tech and immersive industries, and helping guide fledgling ideas to realities whilst also connecting them with potential collaborators and partners. This included award winning companies working in VR, AR, MR, XR, immersive and performance. I held the day-to-day management of Studio logistics, managing multiple projects and budgets. I led on several redesigns of the Studio’s working methods during all of the COVID lockdowns. Since leaving, I have continued to offer my services to Residents in the form of free mentoring. Show less

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  Roots Allotments

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  Project Manager

  As Project Manager, I worked within the Roots Operations Team. Roots has a start up and tech approach to solving the problems of UK wide allotment waiting lists, innovating an approach to growing food that has been relatively unchanged since the second world war. Highlights included:- Establishing fundamental systems for a start up for project management, budget control, site design, inventory management and ordering processes- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including comms, operations and finance- Managing project resources, budgets, and materials while ensuring financial efficiency.- Proactively identifying and mitigating potential project risks and challenges.- Monitoring project progress, track performance indicators, and providing regular updates to senior management.- Evaluating project outcomes, extract lessons learned, and apply improvements to future initiatives.- Skillfully navigating the constantly changing environment of a new tech startup Show less

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  Strange Thoughts

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  Creative Producer

  Managing a brand activation for Beavertown, in collaboration with Here Be Dragons, and working for Strange Thoughts. The campaign made the front cover of PR Weekly in October. Key roles included- Coming on board at the last minute and immediately taking responsibility for client liaison, artist management, logistics, and budget management- Successful delivery of a complex, outdoor activation, with positive feedback from the clients and widespread UK PR coverage- Logistical planning and delivery, location scouting, and site management- Budget forecasting and management, coming in 15% under budget Show less