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Frankie Francis, Music Officer - Communications & External Engagement
Sunderland born Frankie Francis is a broadcaster, commentator and lead singer of Frankie and the Heartstrings. In his role as Music Officer, Frankie will be responsible for developing Sunderland’s relationship with the UK’s national music industry, and with organisations such as Sunderland City Council, the North East Combined Authority, the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, and Arts Council England. He will help develop a series of gigs, concerts, and events, building on what is already a growing musical programme in the city.
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Marty Longstaff, Music Officer - Education & Communities
Marty Longstaff is a singer, songwriter, musician, and qualified teacher from Sunderland. As well as making records and touring internationally with his band The Lake Poets, for the last 15 years Marty has combined his passions for music and education, designing and delivering music workshops across the country. In his role as Music Officer, Marty will focus on education and artist development, working with city-wide educational organisations and national programmes. Marty is dedicated to helping the city’s emerging and established musicians achieve their aims, and for them to be an inspiration to the next generation.
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Michelle Daurat - CEO
With over 20 years of experience, Michelle has led cultural projects and organisations throughout the North East. In 2010, she served as Project Director for The Tall Ships Races in Hartlepool and reprised this role in Sunderland in 2018.
Previously, she held the positions of Head of Business and Operations at the National Glass Centre and Executive Director at The Fire Station. She is now the Chief Executive of Sunderland Music, Arts and Culture Trust, overseeing Sunderland Music City.
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