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Phil McDonnell - Director

Phil created the Institute and has a background in both the music industry and vocational training. As an artist and songwriter he has had many record releases, TV and radio appearances. Phil has been a manager in music retail and owned his own recording studios and promotional companies. He is national administrative director for the 2337 and 2338 suite of City & Guilds qualifications (which he was instrumental in developing) and is responsible for the New Deal for Musicians music programmes in Greater London and the East of England.

Email philmcdonnell@imthurricane.org

Brian Sawyer - building maintenance

Hurricane would simply cease to function without Brian's constant care and attention. (We made up his top ten, he hasn't got time for that kind of frippery!)

 

 

 

 

Adrian Stone - business & partnership coordinator

Our work business liaison officer is Adrian Stone. Adrian works with employers and students to deliver our apprenticeship programmes and co-ordinate wrk placeent activities. He has had a long career in the music and media industries and a vast knowledge of the community arts scene. His is an invaluable member of our team and is always interested in hearing from new employers looking to take a young person. Please contact him on ... adrianstone@imthurricane.org

 

Matt Ottewill - quality assurance officer and head of multimedia

Matt has a music, graphics and multimedia industry background which encompasses composition and record production (he has worked with Precious Wilson, Jeb Nichols, Mica Paris, Carol Thompson, and Incognito among others), CDROM design and web site development (this is one of his sites).

Since completing a BA in Music Technology and a masters degree in Multimedia, Matt has lectured at Greenwich University, Rose Bruford College and Kingston University, and presented papers at The Royal College of Music and Doncaster University among others.

Visit his personal site at www.mattottewill.com and research site at www.planetoftunes.com

Email mattottewill@imthurricane.org

Robbie Stacey - web design lecturer/assessor

Robbie runs a successful web design business. He has a wide range of business customers. We are extremely lucky that he enjoys teaching and comes and teaches once or twice a week for us. Visit his company site at www.hi-resdesign.com

Email robbiestacey@imthurricane.org

 

 

 

Pat-C Brown - head of marketing & careers

Pat-C has extensive knowledge of local education and employment services organisations and procedures and provides invaluable advice to students and staff alike. She is also a talented MC, vocalist and songwriter in her own right and DJs on a local radio station specialising in R'n'B and hip hop.

Email workwithus@imthurricane.org

 

Carl Marsh - music industry mentor team leader

Carl was a founder-member of influential art-rockers Shriekback, recording four albums and touring extensively with them in the 80s as writer, guitarist, singer and co-producer. He then recorded a solo album for Polydor before moving to New York, where he was signed to Atlantic Records as Happyhead. He now writes with various artists and is a partner in Big & Clever, a production company making music for commercials, TV and libraries. He also freelances in PR and advertising. Carl started at IMT as a Sound Engineering lecturer before moving to the New Deal for Musicians where he is now Team Leader for the Music Industry Provision.

Email carlmarsh@imthurricane.org

Ben Henderson - head of film making

Ben currently produces at Black Valve Studios in Surrey as well as being the director of Bump & Thumper Recording Co. The bump and Thumper group are a collective of artists, engineers, and producers working together to provide professional services to the music industry.

Formerly a member of the internationally successful band BOA, Ben was signed with Polystar in Japan and has had Album and Single releases in Japan, South East Asia, the USA and the UK. The song "Duvet" was used as the theme tune for "Lain", the Japanese Manga anime, and remixed by D.J. Wasai on the"Lain- Serial Experiments" Album. Pioneer USA have recently released the Album  "Twilight" in the United States, amalgamating Tracks from the "Tall Snake" E.P., which was originally released in Japan.

Ben's regularly performs with his current band Moth, and also sound engineers at various live venues in the UK. Moth have performed to raise funds for the London City Mission, Oxygen, and Youth initiatives.

Email benhenderson@imthurricane.org

Mark Narayn - head of sound engineering & music production

Mark has been with the Institute since it began, in 1989.

His varied career has included: running his own business, Musical Director for the 'Vic Reeves Big Night Out', production of TV commercials, BBC film sound recordist, audio consultancy, drumming and performing in a host of bands and loads of sound engineering and production work.

Email marknarayn@imthurricane.org

 

Roisin Orr - head administrator

Roisin is one of the few truly indispensable members of our team. She oversees all our administrative processes, and is a much loved by our staff and those of our partner organisations.

If you have a question about the paperwork, she's the one to ask!

Email info@imthurricane.org

 

 

 

Tim Palmer - music technology lecturer / assessor & music industry mentor

Tim has a background in computing and music technology and has worked with composers such as Jamie Petrie (D Ream "Things can only get better") and Winston Sela (Maxi Priest, "Close To You").

Email timpalmer@imthurricane.org

 

 

Dan Maitland - music industry mentor

Apart from being a very unselfish lover, Daniel has played with, written with or written for; Melanie Blatt (All Saints). members of Stereo MC's, Geno Washington, Fats Domino, The RSC, Yorkshire TV, VH1 etc. He currently lives with his toothless Grandmother and their dog Rabies deep in the heart of Sherwood Forest in a house built entirely of chicken droppings.

Email danielmaitland@imthurricane.org

Kobi Rohman

Kobi is another indispensable member of our admin team and works with Roxy to ensure our students have the best educational experience possible.

Email kobirohman@imthurricane.org

 

 

 

 

Toby Stack - IT support

Our resident boffin, just don't ask his advice on shoes!

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Ryan Jackson - music industry mentor

A talented artist in his own right, Ryan has been in the music industry for the last nine years. He has worked with Whitney Houston, Damage, Phats & Small, Peter Andre and Honeyz and been contracted to Warners, JVC, Sanctuary, Sony, East West and EMI.

Email ryanjackson@imthurricane.org

 

Doug Sturrock - music industry mentor

Worked in the music industry for twenty years, currently the owner of the Stables Music Studio Eastbourne, The Hideout Music Venue. Managed several top 40 acts including Easyworld, Menswear and Orange Can. Also worked as A&R manager for a number of Record Labels. Most recently has been working as Tour Manager on tours including Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Kaiser Chiefs, Klaxons and many more

Email dougsturrock@imthurricane.org

Job vacancies

Applications and CV's to philmcdonnell@imthurricane.org

Sorry, no new vacancies at present.