James Watts

James watts

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Client Manager Assistant @ Bands Management | Music Industry

  • Education

    • Harlow college

      2003 - 2006
      Btec (equivalent to 3 a-levels) popular music - completed with distinction.

      Activities and Societies: Supplemented with A.S Level English Literature and Communication Studies. This course focused on various aspects of Music study and performance including Studio Recording, Music Theory, Contextual Studies, Live Performance, Technical Development, Improvisation and Songwriting/Composition.

    • University of sussex

      2007 - 2009
      Ba hons - 2.1 professional musicianship, music business

      Activities and Societies: USSU, XYZ Magazine.

    • Bimm institute

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      Bachelor of arts - ba music performance, general
  • Experience

    • Faber & faber publishing

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      Sales

      Part-time position as a order processing staff at one of the worlds most successful classical/contemporary music publishers.

    • Tones music store

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
      Sales team/ customer advisor

      Part of the sales team at an independently run music store specialising in a wide variety of instruments and accessories including guitars, drums, brass, microphones, recording hardware/software, music books etc.

    • Freelance bassist

      Sept 2009 - Oct 2024
      Professional bassist/vocalist/songwriter

      I've studied bass guitar since the age of fourteen and toured professionally full-time with numerous major label acts (Charlie Simpson, Tiffany Page, Ramona). Adept in contemporary styles with a wealth of live performance, studio recording and song-writing experience.Previous support slots with many big acts including Royal Blood, The Subways, Texas, Kate Nash, Lissie, Echo & The Bunnymen, Lemmy (Motorhead), the Maccabees etc.Festival performances: T In The Park (Scotland), Y Not Festival (Derbyshire), Wireless & Freeze Festival (London), the Great Escape (Brighton).Recording sessions at many pro-level UK studios including Metropolis, Miloco, Abbey Road (London), Hospital (Nigel Godridge), Metway (Brighton), Rocket Science (Glasgow) plus numerous home and DIY set-ups. Regular performances for corporate and private functions. Current equipment - '73 Fender Jazz Bass Roadworn Fender Precision Re-issue Ampeg SVT Classic Amp Head Ampeg 8X10 speaker cab Sansamp preamp booster pedalSpecialties: Music performance, session recording, Touring and songwriting. Show less

    • Xyz & tag magazine

      Mar 2011 - Mar 2016
      Assistant to the editor - part-time

      Previous part-time introductory roles included:Writer: Live events reviews/ music releasesInterviews - International touring artists. News - LocalPhotographer - Live events/festivals/interviews etc. Additional current roles:General assistance to Editor in ChiefWriting online and print featuresReporting - City informationDistribution - City-wide stockists for our physical magazineMarketing strategyInterviewing - International touring artistsListings preparationAdvertising sales Show less

    • Gak

      Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
      Sales

      GAK is one of the UK's biggest music equipment retailers, with a massive online presence as well as a physical store in the heart of the North Laines, Brighton. I enjoyed two great years at GAK as a guitar, bass and amp advisor/salesman, making some good friends a learning a lot in the process. My roles included stock management, face-to-face and mail-order sales, occasional involvement in the weekly GAK podcasts and of course staying up to date with the latest product releases.

    • British and irish modern music institute

      Feb 2016 - May 2017
      Promotional events manager

      Booking and managing events for one of the best connected contemporary music institutes in Europe. Duties include:Tour management - Ensuring the implementation and smooth-running of live music performances, artist liaison, transport, accomodation, etc. Advising potential students on selecting the right course options within further and higher education.Presenting seminars at education conferences throughout the UK and Europe. Data collation

    • The british & irish modern music institute

      Jun 2017 - May 2023
      Social media assistant

      My work involves producing engaging written content for blog & website use and actively monitoring and engaging with all forms of Social Media. I assist with growth of social media networks and audiences and help develop relationships with social media influencers.Additional responsibilities include:Ensuring social events are up to dateAssisting with running social campaigns and competitionsProvide social media activity on the ground at promotional eventsAd-hoc marketing requests Show less

    • Screen and film school

      Mar 2020 - May 2023
      Marketing recruitment manager
    • Bands management

      May 2023 - now

      WE ARE BANDSBANDS // ARTISTS // NOISEMAKERS // DREAMERS // STREAMERS Amplifying artistry, one creative at a time.

      • Assistant Client Manager

        Mar 2023 - now
      • Assistant Client Manager

        May 2023 - Oct 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ba hons