Jonny Hooker (Director - Young Thugs)
A musician, producer and music industry professional with over 20 years experience in songwriting, performing, music business and music education.
Jonny is respected and accomplished in his field and his breadth of experience, variety of successes and industry knowledge ideally places him to deliver exciting projects within the Northern Music Scene.
Jonny has recorded in some of the world’s most famous studios and his production credits range from acclaimed international artists through to emerging independent musicians from the northern scene, working across diverse styles and genres. As a producer, songwriter and musician his work has been featured on international film and TV as well as receiving radio airplay globally.
Furthermore, Jonny is Co-founder and Director of the York based Recording Studio, Label, Events and community company, Young Thugs.
Young Thugs is a recording studio, record label and promoter with community at its heart.
They provide a platform for music and creativity across the North by helping to create a wide range of music with the most interesting acts they can find. Based out of South Bank Social Club in York, they put creativity at the heart of everything they do in order to promote wider involvement in music and the arts.