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Arriving in London from Toronto in the early 70s, Canadian artist Philip Rambow found himself hitting the thriving pub rock circuit with The Winkies. Recruited to back Brian Eno on recordings and his solo tour, the band signed to Chrysalis Records. Philip went on to work with Mick Ronson and Hans Zimmer before delivering two solo albums for EMI and racking up support from BBC Radio 1 and John Peel. A songwriter of some repute, he’s authored hits for Nick Gilder, Ellen Foley and co-write the classic “There’s A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He’s Elvis” with Kirsty MacColl. His 2020 album ‘Canadiana’ was released to critical acclaim and was followed by a career-highlights collection ‘The Rebel Kind: Anthology 1972-2020’.

Ian Hawkins is an author and business journalist whose work has appeared on CBS, Reuters and BBC World.
Ian has hosted events in Europe, the USA and Australia, and coached Olympians, cabinet ministers and CEOs.
Ian’s career began at the UK’s largest speaker bureau, working with some of the biggest names on the circuit. At the same time, he was a professional stand up, writing for BBC comedy shows including The News Quiz and Loose Ends.
Business journalism has taken Ian from pharma labs in Gothenburg to water purification in Nicaragua, dodging muggers in Panama City and filming from a helicopter over an active volcano.

Melissa Jo Smith is a visual artist, filmmaker, poet, writer, textile artist and arts producer. Working with schools,community groups, prisons and detention centres, Melissa Jo began developing arts projects to explore lost and hidden history and heritage, out of which sprang Illuminated Arts, a South London based Community Interest Company.Illuminated Arts aims to change people’s perspectives, improve their sense of self, enhance their wellbeing and generate a sense of belonging and pride that benefits the whole community. Melissa Jo’s projects include the Peckham War Horse Project, Hairlooms, House of Queer Mirrors, and folk opera The Pocket.
She believes in the power of costume to communicate, the importance of dance as a language, and in seizing opportunities to open your heart.

Tazud Miah is a Software Product Manager who has worked for 3-person start-ups and 1000+ employee multi-nationals. A committed technologist, his first computer was a mobile device he used to complete his University dissertation – 10 years before the arrival of the iPhone.

Whilst tied to the desk during the week, at other times, Taz is an active sports and outdoor enthusiast. He is a committed Scout leader; on Sunday afternoons he can be found vocally challenging young people. Despite being an unspectacular Sportsman in his school years, Taz has managed to help others win trophies and medals.

A married father of 4, Taz enjoys the challenge of responding to the thought provoking questions and mischievous behaviour they all muster.

Mary is a multidisciplinary artist and award winning filmmaker. Primarily a graduate of fine art painting, she has many years expertise as creative practitioner, writer and consultant, working in the media and cultural industries across film and TV, theatre, art and design, fashion and education. Mary is currently developing her debut feature produced by Pulse films Ltd.