Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events, a leading business in the events and music industry, has announced the appointment of Helen McGee as their new Head of Venues. The former Divisional Manager at Academy Music Group (AMG) brings over 30 years of experience in event management and venue operations to the company.
In her new role, McGee will lead the operational strategy for Ghostwriter as they expand their venue partnerships, consultancy, and promoting business. With a stellar track record in venue and area management, Helen has expertly overseen key areas such as financial planning, performance monitoring, licensing, and working with local authorities. She also has a deep understanding of the live events industry, having developed and implemented policies and best practices for various areas including building maintenance, ticketing, event risk assessments, and technical operations.
McGee’s strategic thinking has been instrumental in both maximizing existing revenue streams and identifying new opportunities for growth. Her leadership skills have also been evident in her success in recruiting, training, and developing staff, highlighting her commitment to creating a high-performance team environment. With her expertise, she will drive innovation and operational excellence for Ghostwriter.
Helen has also worked closely with local authorities and organizations to support the live entertainment industry. She has collaborated with Bristol City Council to establish the Nighttime Panel and with London’s City Hall to form the Safer Business Network board. She has also worked with Festival Republic, the UK’s leading festival and event promoter, renowned for its flagship events, including the Reading and Leeds Festivals. Her analytical foresight makes her an asset to Ghostwriter as they continue to deliver exceptional events. As a Trustee of the Music Venue Trust, McGee shares Ghostwriter’s commitment to supporting grassroots music venues.
Carl Bathgate, Ghostwriter Commercial Director, expressed his excitement about McGee’s appointment, saying, “This is an exciting time for Ghostwriter, and Helen’s appointment is indicative of that. As we expand into new markets and announce additional venue partnerships, we are confident that Helen will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our venue strategy. Having previously worked alongside Helen at AMG, I am more than aware of her capabilities, focus, analytical approach, and unrelenting passion for venues and delivering fantastic artist and customer experiences. I’m delighted to welcome Helen to the Ghostwriter team as an invaluable addition to our senior management.”
In her role as Head of Venues, Helen will work closely with Ghostwriter’s clients to identify unique and strategic venues that align with their brand vision, ensuring that every event is a success. She will also oversee venue partnerships, negotiating terms, and implementing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of Ghostwriter’s clients.
Helen McGee expressed her excitement about joining Ghostwriter, saying, “I’m excited to be joining Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events as their new Head Of Venues. I’m looking forward to bringing my expertise in operations and management to enhance the experiences offered to clients, and to be working in such a supportive team environment. Their commitment to supporting grassroots venues and independent businesses within the industry is second to none, and I can’t wait to see where we go next.”
ABOUT GHOSTWRITER EVENTS & CONSULTANCY LTD
Ghostwriter Events & Consultancy is a leading business in the events and music industry, with a mission to offer artists, agents, promoters, and management competitive, viable, well-marketed, industry-standard, and professionally-delivered spaces. With a team of experienced professionals and a proven track record, Ghostwriter is committed to delivering high-quality events of all sizes, from intimate small-scale shows to outdoor 25,000 capacity festivals.
Their services include acting as a promoter for events under their Pink Dot brand, working with artists within their partner venues and beyond, and offering consultancy services for clients ranging from individual owner-operators and universities to councils and PLCs. Their services cover all aspects of event planning and execution, from licensing to occupancy calculations, crowd dynamics to health and safety, artist and supplier procurement to site design, operational delivery to viability studies, and more.
For more information, please visit their website www.ghostwriterevents.co.uk or find them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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