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Senior Consultant
Kerri Layton Consulting (KL & Co)Senior Consultant
Apr. 2025
The Musicians Business Coach & Consultant
Kerri KreatesThe Musicians Business Coach & Consultant
May. 2020 - Mar. 2025I help musicians and events go from overlooked to fully booked, in just 3 - 6 months or less. Using my 17 years of experience as an event director, live music booking agent, entrepreneur, performer, author and coach - Using my unique Access All Areas formula and framework - Artistry Audience Affluence, I have been supporting my clients with deep, transformational 1-1 work or with my signature program the Fully Booked Musician Mastermind.
Drama Coach & Founder
Retro Performing Arts CompanyDrama Coach & Founder
Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2022London, England Metropolitan Area
Chief Executive Officer
Dixiebird Records LTDChief Executive Officer
Aug. 2017 - Mar. 2025London, Greater London, United KingdomOwner and Director of Dixiebird Records. Music and Event Agent. We specialize in providing musicians and event concepts to clients ranging from The Savoy, to The BBC and more.
Director at Dixiebird Music Boutique
Dixiebird Records LTDDirector at Dixiebird Music Boutique
Jul. 2017
Head of Entertainment
Eventspiration LtdHead of Entertainment
Apr. 2017 - Jan. 2018London, United KingdomA business partnership, I headed up the entertainment department, working as a booking agent, developing, producing and programming high-end entertainment for clients across London, mainly for Summer and Christmas parties and events. Duties included SEO and website updates and development, social media, newsletter marketing, CRM, database entry, sales, creative development, artist and team management, budget management, theatrical production and event dramaturgy, talent recruitment and strategy. Clients and venues ranged from BNY Mellon, Zoopla, Rightmove, Pret A Manger, Acorn and more, Cafe De Paris, Tropicana Beach Club, Landing 42, The Shard Hutong, Ministry of Sound.
Performer and Vocalist
BANNER THEATRE COMPANY LIMITEDPerformer and Vocalist
Mar. 2013 - Dec. 2013Birmingham, United KingdomBanner Theatre has been going for over 40 years. They make work based on the real life interviews of marginalized communities battling political and social struggles. The show I starred in 'The Future Makers' featured documentaries, music and drama about the governments 75% cuts to youth services in England and the plight of young people across the nation, struggling to keep what their ancestors fought for during times of austerity. We completed two national tours, funded by the Arts Council England.
Lead Singer, Producer & Band Leader
Lady Layton MusicLead Singer, Producer & Band Leader
Jan. 2012 - Apr. 2017UK and EuropeI formed a high end big band and solo show, performing around the world for clients such as The BBC, Swiss Rotalty, five star beach and ski resorts in Europe, Amplitude Media, Atmospheric Pubs Limited, Lancaster Music Festival,The Magpies Cabaret in Munich, Glastonbury Arts Festival and more. Member of Equity.
Director and Assistant Director
Playtime Theatre CompanyDirector and Assistant Director
Sep. 2011 - Jul. 2012WhitstableLeading weekly workshops, creating and facilitating drama exercises and rehearsals, working towards a final show output in a theatre with full costume and set changes and managing schedules. Juniors, 24 children aged 7-11- 'Cinderella' Assistant Director. Seniors 12 children aged 11-16- 'Urban Fairytales' Director.
Event Producer, Musician and Coach
Kerri KreatesEvent Producer, Musician and Coach
Aug. 2011 - Mar. 2025United KingdomSince 2011 I have worked in the events industry as a Producer, creative events consultant, a Creative Events Director, in the past specialising but not limited to outdoor, multisensory live events, using actors and performers to communicate a core narrative. I now run a coaching academy alongside this for artists working in live events and the music industry. Clients and partners include Alexandra Palace, A Different World Productions LTD, The BBC, Fuse Festival Medway, Lancaster BID, Kent County Council, The Arts Council, Body and Mind Festivals, Glade Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Eventspiration LTD Hackney Empire - Stage 3 Bar, Atmospheric Pubs LTD and The Hospital Club.
Head of Drama
Great Oaks Small SchoolHead of Drama
Sep. 2010 - Jul. 2012I taught a class of teens with ranging abilities. A special need s school my class was made up teens with social, behavioral and emotional disorders. My main task apart from delivering a GCSE curriculum was to create a world of calm where students felt relaxed and could leave there troubles for an hour or so. Great Oaks Small School has a democratic, holistic method of teaching that aims to (and achieves) the very best out of each and every student, recognizing that everyone learns differently and celebrates the true special needs of us all.
Youth Theatre Worker
Wide Eyed TheatreYouth Theatre Worker
Sep. 2010 - Dec. 2011Kent, UKAssisting the director and other youth workers in the delivery of Marlowe Youth theatre sessions, ranging from 7years to 18years.
Director
F.A.F ArtsDirector
May. 2007 - Jan. 2013U.K and EuropeA Community Arts group I founded and directed, specializing in Creative Events, Outdoor Community Arts and Street Theatre Shows. Over the course of 5 years, we ran multiple shows with Nimble Fish, Medway Council, Fuse Festival and Music Festivals in the UK and Europe, such as Secret Garden Party, Bestival, Boomtown and Beatherder, Lounge On The Farm, Landed Festival and Sunrise Festival. We produced family friendly workshops and invested in developing and producing street theatre shows that. We also founded and implemented a community clothes swap party, with live bands and artists that is still running at the Whitstable Arts Centre. During this time, I was awarded with the Kent Enterprise Scheme Entrepreneur of the year Award 3rd place, £1000 and a week’s intensive business training at a residential in Kent. Projects included: • 'This, That n’ T’other' a 12-week reminiscence project with 3 care homes in Margate, culminating in a one-off performance with 3 actors, a poet and a band at the Tom Thumb Theatre, Margate. • Sittingbourne - Rebourne - a show that ran over 3 consecutive days, using the Kent Cultural Baton as a stage. • The Gutter Glamour Girls – Comedy walkabout act and street theatre show • Guerilla Wasp Fayre – Comedy walkabout act • The Bee’s Knees – Walkabout street theatre act for children • Peter and Susan – Walkabout act • Serenading Sirens – Singing walkabout, physical theater act and harmony duo • Pretty in Punk – an upcycled 80’s hair salon and make up parlor which toured music events • Street Theatre Festival – Partners with the Lancaster Music Festival to produce a one day event in the City Centre
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