Dan Sheed - Event Manager & Founder

My career journey to working in the music industry (being in charge of organising gigs at two music venues) began by following one of my biggest passions and obsessions - discovering new music.

After witnessing the much deserved posthumous recognition that Viola Beach got for their music, it triggered a desire to set up a music blog to share artists that I felt deserved to be heard.

A few months later, my blog Turtle Tempo was being noticed and I was offered an opportunity to organise my own gig which was insane and an experience that was the catalyst for my career today in working in live music - it lit a flame inside to keep on following my passion, I decided to keep on putting on my shows in music venues across London because it was just so much fun putting gigs on with the artists that I liked and selfishly wanted to see live anyway!

Eventually, it all came full circle and I became in charge of events at the pub where it all started for me. For the most part, the artists I book shows with are playing some of their first gigs which makes it even more special witnessing their growth, going on to big things and performing to rooms full of people who are all brought together, united by the magic of live music.

I had absolutely no idea how the music event industry worked and like a lot of people working in music - I was learning on the job, making mistakes, but most importantly not being afraid to mess up, and always learning!

It’s so important to do what you love and makes you feel happy, I never knew where it would lead to and I’m grateful to be doing something that is bringing people together and making a difference!⚡️