Hi, I’m Simon Pattinson. I’ve spent over ten years producing and presenting weekly radio shows, hosting events, and creating multimedia content. I love discovering new music, connecting with audiences, and turning ideas into engaging experiences across radio, live events, and digital platforms. In addition to on-air work, I run Northern Radar, booking bands, promoting live music, and crafting social media content and promotional material. I’ve collaborated with venues and festivals, including The Duchess York and Grand Opera House, delivering memorable experiences while mentoring others through teaching and internship roles.

Simon Pattinson

Hi, I’m Simon Pattinson. I’ve spent over ten years producing and presenting weekly radio shows, hosting events, and creating multimedia content. I love discovering new music, connecting with audiences, and turning ideas into engaging experiences across radio, live events, and digital platforms. In addition to on-air work, I run Northern Radar, booking bands, promoting live music, and crafting social media content and promotional material. I’ve collaborated with venues and festivals, including The Duchess York and Grand Opera House, delivering memorable experiences while mentoring others through teaching and internship roles.

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Hi, I’m Simon Pattinson. I’ve spent over ten years producing and presenting weekly radio shows, hosting events, and creating multimedia content. I love discovering new music, connecting with audiences, and turning ideas into engaging experiences across radio, live events, and digital platforms. In addition to on-air work, I run Northern Radar, booking bands, promoting live music, and crafting social media content and promotional material. I’ve collaborated with venues and festivals, including The Duchess York and Grand Opera House, delivering memorable experiences while mentoring others through teaching and internship roles.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Northern Radar
January 1, 2014 - Present
Founder of Northern Radar; events and music promotion, PR & music management. Responsibilities include booking bands, creating social media content and promotional material/advertising, writing blog articles, and promoting live music in North Yorkshire; featured on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Introducing.
Customer Experience Supervisor at Ambassador Theatre Group Grand Opera House
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managing customer experience staff and liaising with the duty manager to ensure customers enjoy their time at the theatre.
PR/Event Management / Artist Liaison at Apollo Festival
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
PR, event management and artist liaison for Apollo Festival; coordinating artists and logistics.
PR / Event Management at The Duchess York
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
PR and event management for The Duchess York; overseeing campaigns and events.
Music Management, Promotions & Live Events at JX Management
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Music management, music promotions and live events.
Radio Presenter at York Hospital Radio
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2014
Radio presentation, promotions and fundraising.
Radio Presenter / TV Presenter at One Media Group, Staffordshire University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Radio presentation, music reviews and band/artist interviews; TV presentation.
BTEC Radio Production Tutor at Higher Rhythm
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Providing BTEC Radio Production tutoring.
Music Programming Internship at Global Radio-Radio X
July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016
Music programming internship; inputting music for play out, processing new music submissions, assisting with weekly playlist meetings, and working on shows with Chris Moyles, Vernon Kay and Johnny Vaughan.
Circulation and Promotions at The Press Newspaper
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Circulation and promotions.

Education

BA Broadcast Journalism at University of Staffordshire
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
BTEC Diploma in Print Based Media at York College
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
GCSEs (12) at Canon Lee Specialist Arts School
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services