About us
Our mission: facilitators of the scene
The Scene was born from a desire to see a more vibrant independent, local community; be it music, art, food and anything else. And we recognise that we have a role to play. Rather than being passive consumers, waiting for a vibrant grassroots community, we could be facilitators of the scene we hope to be part of. We could help build it.
With everything we hope to do through The Scene, and our company SceneMusicMedia LTD, we want to foster community.
The Scene is not just a publication or a radio show—it's a gathering place for passionate people. We encourage lively discussions, collaborations and connections, aiming to build a strong and supportive network that nurtures the growth and success of everyone.
Kelly, Director
A tenacious leader and experienced brand and marketing strategist, Kelly has consciously taken the roads less travelled. Starting her career in the American journalism and arts industries, Kelly came up in the Boise music scene, writing for local newspapers and US national music publications. She's since worked across American and British education, music and arts, technology and the public sector.
Kelly brings a passion for compelling storytelling, empathy for people and a global perspective to the communities and organisations making a difference in the world. She believes in doing things differently, taking on the world with "a pinch of rock and a dose of roll.”
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Thom, Director
Thom came up in the Wiltshire scene, playing bass in a local post-punk band. Starting his career in the UK arts scene, he's had music photography shared across local and national UK publications. Thom was inspired to start the radio show as a vehicle to showcase emerging music.
An experienced marketing analyst, Thom brings a keen eye for using the latest trends to elevate the interesting and weird around us. Growing up with dyspraxia, he has a passion for creating accessible spaces and supporting everyone to get involved - whether that be welcoming new musical perspectives or finding new ways to do things.
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Meet the Team
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Jez Pennington
Animation director & live music photographer based in London, UK. Currently working at Banquet Records.
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Isla Kerr
A Scottish photographer and filmmaker based in Glasgow yet, more often than not, found in London. No matter what city she’s in, she will most likely be at a gig, of any genre, with a camera in hand.
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Ross Peacey
An experienced musician and graphic artist, Ross started freelancing as a photographer in 2023, with a focus on Bristol's vibrant punk and hardcore music scene. He now covers a wide range of live music events for local promoters, venues, and UK publications.
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Felix Shinn
Felix’s passion for alternative music stems from an understanding of the feeling of being unable to fit into the mainstream, being openly transgender. Over the years, his love for writing has produced a series of non-profit anthology publications through the UK Young Writers organisation and extends into his A-level studies. Pursuing a career as a creative fiction writer, Felix hopes to use a strong sense of wordplay and imagery to expose people to exciting new musical avenues.
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Anne Pfalzgraf
Working for an artist management agency and an indie label, Anne helps both upcoming and more established artists to grow and build their careers in the industry. She always had a passion for music and photography which she combined by bringing her camera to gigs, first shooting for her own blog before starting to shoot for online publications and artists.
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Louisa Clarke
With a passion for all things music, performance, and culture, Louisa blends her love for dance and storytelling to craft meaningful connections through her writing. To her, music is more than just sound—it’s a full-body experience that sparks emotions, ideas, and creativity. Armed with a journalism degree and an NCTJ diploma, Louisa brings her energy and curiosity to every piece she writes, aiming to share the magic of creative expression.
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Jonathan Dadds
Based in deepest darkest Essex but well acquainted with the train network (and the, erm, flight network), Ive been shooting gigs since going to uni, which was a very long time ago. Equally happy in a sweaty pit or a festival main stage, so long as there’s a decent band playing.
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Elizabeth Hedges
Originally from Australia, Elizabeth is a writer who has recently relocated to the UK. With extensive experience covering concerts and festivals across Australia, she also runs a social channel that explores and reviews music and pop culture. Passionate about the music scene, Elizabeth is eager to explore the depth of music and culture here in the UK.
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Nic Howells
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Dory Valentine
GIGS
Animation director & live music photographer based in London, UK. Currently working at Banquet Records.
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Martyna Bannister
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Sasha Main
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Schuyler Aldridge
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Morgan Hanshaw
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Angelina Emmanuel
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Alice Carter
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Matt Moore
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Phil Vallis
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Karina
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Lacey Wait
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Amelie Thomsen
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Ariane Roux
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Jo Brown
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Ana Monteiro
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Amiee Prefontaine
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Victoria Attridge Smith
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Tiffany Sandercock
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Josh Bradshaw
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Heidi Askey