Journey 1 - Projects
I have been working with Music Artists and Music Investors for over a decade, to develop, manage and deliver creative projects. See my recent, previous Projects and Clientèle below.
Disability History Month: The Contribution of Lived Experience
Having worked with musicians, and being a vocal musician myself, I have encountered various levels of unfair treatment, discrimination, and the frustration of navigating my career in the music industry.
As a now fully engaged representative of the Musicians’ Union, ironically, my involvement with the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks has made me consider my advocacy for disabled musicians while acknowledging the impact on my disability.
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Support Gospel Music
Criminally overlooked & commercially underrepresented, Gospel music is the foundation for many of the mainstream music we know & love today. Audrey Gray of the Gospel Music Industry Alliance (GMIA) assesses the support U.K. gospel music still needs!
ELECTIONS TO MUSICIANS UNION COMMITTEES & NETWORKS
As well as my passion for seeing Artists and Musicians take charge of their careers and rights, these posts with Musicians’ Union (MU) allow me to represent and contribute to the development of a fairer, more sustainable working industry.
Section Committee Member for Live Performance 2022/24
Section Committee Member for Education 2022/23
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Equalities, Member Networks 2022-2024
Members who Experience Racism
Disabled Members Network
Womens Network
“These are changing but exciting times for the music industry as the UK upgrades practices and diversifies its voice in the marketplace. I look forward to engaging with the policy-making decisions that continue to define and refine the music industry by representing in these key Committees and Networks”.
Musicians’ Union is the UK trade union representative to around 32,000 musician members working within the music industry. The MU lobbies government at all levels and campaigns on a national and international scale on issues of relevance to members.
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Interview with Audrey Gray, Gospel Music Industry Alliance
Audrey Gray has over a decade of experience in the gospel music industry, as well as touring, event production and artist mentorship.
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Music Manager Forum Spotlight
Manager Spotlight offers a small insight into the heads of incredible managers. The spotlight manager for October 2021.
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Black Lives in Music Discussion
Barriers to Progression Assets
Discussions dissecting the Black Lives in Music report and what we face as Black creators and industry professionals in today’s UK music industry and how we can move forward.
October 2021
New CEO Appointment with UK Gospel organisation
Jan 2021
The Directorship of Gospel Music Industry Alliance - GMIA - has headhunted and selected Audrey Gray as the new Chief Executive Officer to drive the day to day administrative running of the organisation as it seeks to transform the collective efforts of an underdeveloped British Gospel Music scene.
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Business Operations
New U.K based online radio station featuring Gospel Music of Black Origin- Affinity Extra
August 2020
Business development
Marketing strategies
Operational structuring
Business Coaching/Consultancy
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Clientèle
Atta Boafa - Tour development, Marketing and Management, Caribbean Tour 2012-2013
Jake Isaac - Signed Artists opening act for Paloma Faith, Sir Elton John and Tori Kelly, Tour Support and Bookings 2012-2020.
Noel Robinson - Signed Artist, Tour management 2017-2020 (Caribbean, Latin America & Canada)
Sherwin Gardner - Signed Artist, Tour Management 2017-2020 (UK & Europe)
Gabrielle - Vocal Coaching U.K Pop/Soul Award winning Artist in preparation for international touring.
Book Project Services
I’m guessing you have a creative project to share with the world?
Whatever it is, the support you get can make all the difference.
Projects
AStepFWD - Conferences, Concerts, Live Pilot, Music Awards and Workshops
Barbados Gospelfest - Festival Consultant, Talent Marketing and Artists Workshops
Hillsong London - Talent Marketing Caribbean shows 2019/2020
JUMP Music Video Awards - Voting Registration and Design, Production Assistant
MOBO Awards - Travel Logistics & Protocol to guest presenters, artists and crew.
PIA (Poets in Autumn) - Tour Services on the largest poetry U.K. festival, London shows annually since 2017.
Various Entertainment Investors - Development of Concert & Conference, consultancy, structuring and production