Advisory Board
Our Partners, Suppliers and Advocates
Biome, Colloids, Diamond Black, Rob Cass of Cave Productions, Clintons, Vinyl Factory, Deep Grooves, National Physical Laboratory, Innovate UK, Key Production, Ninja Tune, Beggars Group and GZ Media have all played a part in getting to this point… Level Studio ethical branding consultants have been a vital support, and being in close contact with various members of the AIM Climate Action Group and of course with Fay and Lewis of Music Declares Emergency has put us amongst the many, many people in the music industry that want change to happen now, with that change rooted in partnership and collaboration.
“Vinyl is such an important part of our experience of music, it’s brilliant (and a relief to be honest!) that we now have a non-toxic and sustainable solution to pressing records”
Peter Quicke
co-CEO Ninja Tune and Chair of AIM Climate Action Group
“All our partners have been such an important part of this process, and so enthusiastic about what we are doing. Having them on board is proving there’s a serious demand to move things forward, to turn around the huge impacts of the music industry, and quickly.”
Marc Carey
Co-founder and Acting CEO, Evolution Music Ltd
Evolution Music Advisory Board
Evolution Music has secured a high-level Advisory Board, with strong music industry representation and related sectors. Working with the expertise of our Director team the Board ensures that all aspects of business, music sector and environmental issues are covered in depth.
Persia White
Entertainment Industry
An accomplished actress, musician, artist and filmmaker, with over twenty-five years of experience in the film, television and music industry. Well known for her eight years was a series regular in the award-winning TV series Girlfriends, as well as her work in the hit TV show ‘The Vampire Diaries.’ As a musician, Persia has worked with great artists such as Gary Wallis of Pink Floyd, Dominique Miller of Sting, Tricky, Saul Williams, Jerome Dillon (of Nine Inch Nails) Big Bio (of Outcast) the legendary Dave Way, and (BigBass) Brian Gardner. Persia is currently working in the studio on an album with the iconic George Seara. Persia co-produced the award-winning Joaquin Phoenix narrated documentary ‘Earthlings’ has written and produced award-winning independent projects, ‘Carousel,’ ‘Revelation,’ and ‘Emotional Landscapes,’ for Russell Simmons. A lifelong advocate for human, environmental and animal welfare, Persia has worked with Charity Water, Global Green, Mercy for Animals, Farm Sanctuary, and Support and Feed, and received Humanitarian of the Year Award from PETA in 2008. Persia sat on the board of directors for the Humane Society of The United States for eight years, as well as The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, working to save the world’s oceans.
Joseph Morgan
Entertainment Industry
Joseph Morgan, is an accomplished actor, director, and producer, currently making his debut in the DC universe on ‘Titans’ for HBO Max. Joseph is well known for his series regular role as the iconic villain “Klaus” on the hit series ‘The Vampire Diaries, and ‘The Originals.’ During his career Joseph has worked with acclaimed directors Oliver Stone, Peter Weir, Harmony Korine, Steve Shill and more. As an actor he has worked opposite notable talents such as Russell Crowe, Shalto Copley, Walton Goggins, Ron Perlman, and Emily Blunt, just to name a few. Joseph took home The People’s Choice award in 2014, as well as numerous awards for directing and producing independent films Carousel, and Revelation. Joseph supports a host of human, environmental, and animal welfare organizations. Mercy For Animals, Support and Feed, Farm Sanctuary, and with Charity Water building wells that provide safe drinking water for children in Africa.
Karen Emanuel
Music Industry
30 years’ experience in the Music Industry in manufacturing, founder and CEO of Key Productions. Also experienced in Entrepreneurship as the owner of both Think Tank Media (creative design and manufacturing) and Jicaro Island Ecolodge (luxury sustainable hotel). Currently also mentors students at University of Leeds. Active member of Association of Independent Music (AIM) Climate Action Group.
Kyle Devine
Academia
Kyle Devine is the author of Decomposed: The Political Ecology of Music, which is an environmental history of the recording industry. He is currently writing a book about how today’s music industries are responding to climate crisis. Devine works in the Department of Musicology and the Oslo School of Environmental Humanities at the University of Oslo, Norway.
Kevin Smith
Chair/Finance
With over 40 years’ experience of working in finance and with growing businesses, Kevin runs a multi-award-winning business consultancy firm helping business to scale. He is on the Advisory Board for a number of companies and is also a prolific business author, mentor, and guest lecturer, working with scaling businesses. He is increasingly involved in businesses in the circular economy and with a green agenda and is proud to be associated with Evolution Music as the Chair of the Advisory Board.
Will Johns
Music Industry
An experienced singer and guitarist. He has worked with artists such as Joe Strummer, Ronnie Wood, Jack Bruce, and Bill Wyman and performed at events such as Blues on The Farm, Birmingham Jazz and Blues, Rainbow Festival and Cambridge Rock Festival along with other international destinations. Will was also nominated the ‘Best Original Blues Song’ by the British Blues Awards for three consecutive years.
