Mama Hoodoo

Booker, Label · United Kingdom

About

Bio

Gail Simpkins is a freelance event and production manager from Bradford, who holds several key roles to support Bradford’s ever-evolving local music scene. Gail holds nearly 20 years’ experience in owning & running award-winning music venues - including 2 of the largest venues in the district – using this role to bring international touring names to the city, whilst consistently supporting the development of grassroots musicians and artists, creating new & unique performance opportunities, and ensuring safe spaces and platforms for performers, partners and audiences alike. As founder of several significant events in the local calendar, Gail has spent over 10 years delivering both boutique and larger festivals and events across Bradford and beyond, bringing thousands of visitors to the district, and partnering with major media brands such as BBC Look North & Pulse 1 Radio, to name a few.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-simpkins-8b60378a/ ·

Genres accepted most often

Alternative rock

Garage rock

Indie rock

Psychedelic rock

They want to receive...

Genres

Alternative rock

Garage rock

Hard rock

Indie pop

Indie rock

Melodic metal

Metal / Heavy metal

Pop Punk

Post punk

Punk Rock
Moods

Catchy

Contemporary

Creative

Dark

Energetic

Fusion

Indie

Meaningful lyrics

Original

Underground
Attributes

Acoustic guitar

Bass guitar

Electric guitar

Finished track

Available on Spotify

Early project

Unsigned artist

Young talent

They are also open to receiving...

Genres

Blues

Country Americana

Electronic rock

Experimental rock

New wave

Post rock

Progressive rock

Psychedelic rock

Rock & Roll / Classic Rock

Surf rock

They don't want to receive...

Genres

Classical music

Electro Jazz / Nu Jazz

Experimental jazz

Jazz fusion

Modern jazz

Techno

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Services

I review singles, albums & live performances. I also run a live music venue, and I'm often looking for new touring bands, as well as production manager for several festivals in the area I work with a local radio show on regular shows, heading up the Women In Music element, as well as live reporting from events and festivals.