Stewart Baxter (Creative Consultant / Regional Rep - Hinterland Creative / Independent Venue Week)

Stewart is a musician, producer, artist and project manager form Hull who is most known for his music development work in the city and also playing drums for the band LIFE.

As a mentor, advisor and project manager Stewart works with Launchpad, the FAC, and Young Thugs as well as being a regional rep for Independent Venue Week.

Stewart is also a freelance photographer and designer, director of arts company Hinterland Creative, and co-manager for the band Priestgate.

Hinterland Creative is a creative platform and collective which represents musicians, photographers, film makers and designers in Hull as well as handling project management and workshop delivery.

Independent Venue Week is a 7-day celebration of music venues around the country and a nod to the people that own, run and work in them, week in, week out. These venues give artists their first experience of playing live in front of an audience. They give fans somewhere to get up close to artists that one day, may well be playing stadiums and festival main stages. They also provide those wanting a career in music, off the stage, the chance to learn their craft up close in a small venue. By championing these venues, we are able to highlight why they are so much more than just places for live music – they are cultural hubs for learning, creativity, arts and culture more widely connecting people in their local community of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, genders, skills and walks of life.

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