Services
We started our own classical music PR department in 2015 due to an increased demand for high-quality PR services by our artists.
We work with high profile musicians and organisations to aid them in their marketing activities.
Since launching in 2014 we have consulted on a wide range of design projects within the arts sector.
Our directors have many years experience of managing large one-off projects, particularly in chamber music and contemporary music.
Bright Ivy provides artists with administrative, managerial and promotional support, allowing them the time and space they need to focus on what really matters – making music creatively.
About Bright Ivy
Bright Ivy was founded in 2014 by Joel Garthwaite to provide creative and innovative artist management to classical and contemporary musicians and composers.
In 2015, Bright Ivy merged with Fourfortytwo Ltd, a chamber music agency founded in 2010 by Philip Venables. Under the new, larger Bright Ivy, Joel and Philip focus on bespoke artist management and providing a full range of marketing services for arts organisations and individuals.
From the outset Bright Ivy has worked with artists at all stages in their careers, focusing particularly on visual impact, online presence and marketing. In today's online world we recognise that, to be successful, artists must have technology at their disposal, whether that be to help publicise performances, provide stunning visual identity or to streamline concert management.
Having our design, marketing, and PR services in-house sets Bright Ivy apart from other management companies and creates the holistic approach that artists and arts organisations need to position themselves at the forefront of today's incredibly competitive marketplace.
"Phil and I wanted to make Bright Ivy a truly inclusive artist management and marketing provider. Bright Ivy will handle the usual things musicians expect from representation, allowing them to concentrate on the artistic side of their work rather than administration, but more importantly, we wanted to create an environment where artists can consult with us creatively about their work, brainstorm ideas and build strategies and have access to an experienced marketing team, all in one place."
Joel Garthwaite, Director of Marketing and Communications
Team
Joel Garthwaite
Bright Ivy's founder and marketing director. Joel leads on all digital, communication and print marketing work for clients and is also responsible for promoting Bright Ivy and its services.
Philip Venables
Following the 2014 merger between Bright Ivy and Fourfortytwo, Philip heads up the project management and special projects division of Bright Ivy, as well as being a company director.
Eleonora Claps
Eleonora is Bright Ivy's Head of Media Relations. Her experience across classical, contemporary, jazz and world means she works on profile building and media coverage for all our clients.
Hanna Grzeskiewicz
Hanna looks after the day-to-day management of our chamber ensembles. She is responsible for looking after artists' concert engagements and liaising with promoters and festivals.