Jeff Thompson

Un-Convention / Fat Northerner Records / Future Artists Live

Jeff is co-founder of Un-Convention, co-founder of the Future Artists Live Creative Co-op and also runs Fat Northerner Records, an independent label based in Manchester, UK.

He is fortunate enough to spend much of his time working with musicians, filmmakers, designers, illustrators, directors, actors, dancers, animators and numerous other talented and innovative people.

Most recently he has been developing a number of initiatives around trade networks, independent touring and alternative currencies with a specific focus on the creative industries.

Jeff has a degree in Economics, is a keen guitar player, and also lectures on music management and business.

Después de terminar la carrera de economía, Jeff se ha desempeñado como consultor en administración, publicidad, marketing y diseño, en los que ha dirigido las cuentas del grupo Arcadia, Diageo y BAA e importantes empresas británicas como Marks & Spencer, Boots y Hallmark. Jeff ha sido músico durante 20 años y desde 2006 ha ayudado a dirigir el sello disquero independiente Fat Northerner Records en Salford (Gran Manchester, UK)

Una ambición compartida: impulsar a los artistas de las bases musicales, empujaron a Jeff y sus amigos a fundar el evento Un-Convention en 2008. Actualmente está trabajando en el desarrollo de un sistema administrativo en línea para la música en vivo.