David is the Chief Executive of Sound Roots which runs Manchester Folk Festival, English Folk Expo, Artist Mentoring Programmes, Folk Albums of the Year and promotes shows throughout Greater Manchester. Sound Roots is supported by Arts Council England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is a PRSF Talent Development Network member. At Focus Wales we will be presenting a showcase featuring our PRSF supported artists on Friday afternoon.
Previously he has worked as Artistic Director with The Met in Bury, Founder and Artistic Director with Manchester Folk Festival, Ramsbottom Festival and Head for the Hills Festival. David is on the board of Wild Rumpus, Association of Independent Festivals and Access Folk.