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Who We Are
The Evolution Music team is comprised of individuals with years of experience across many different sectors, all dedicated to a single goal. To create and promote sustainability within the Music Industry.
Marc Carey
CEO & Co-Founder
Marc is a critical thinker and lifelong learner. He thrives on the fringes where disruption meets conformity. He is focused on designing, developing and delivering innovation-led projects that move us towards a sustainable, equitable and just society. As a lover of music, he has developed festivals, events, radio shows and music production in a career spanning 3 decades. His weekly radio show ‘UYC Experience’ has been at the forefront of artist/music promotion for over 10 years. He is the co-founder of Evolution Music and the public face of the company.
Steve Charter
Director (Sustainability lead) & Co-Founder
Steve has worked in the sustainability sector since the 1990s, with a long history of involvement in innovative and pioneering sustainability projects. Steve is a co-founding Director of Evolution Music Ltd, with a key role around R&D project planning and strategy. He is a champion of EM’s value driven approach and is passionate about ‘music with a message’, as well as great music in general! He is also active in the permaculture movement and is a playing member and Chair of his local cricket club. Outside Evolution Music, Steve’s recent work has been a leading role in two European partnership projects focused on helping to establish sustainability learning and demonstration projects, and establishing a new role of Community Climate Coaches to activate and facilitate the community climate action movement.
Kevin Da Costa
Technical Director
Experienced professional in the installation, maintenance, operation and training of vinyl records presses and the setting up, design, development and building of record manufacturing factories and businesses.
In addition to my core expertise in the pressing of vinyl records and developing manufacturing businesses; I also have experience and knowledge across all stages of the record manufacturing process from mastering and lathe cutting, to galvanics/electroplating and print requirements.
Simon Green
Commercial Director
In a 30 + year career spanning, fashion, film, publishing and music, Simon has designed for, created and run companies across these fields. Joining Evolution Music as Commercial Director, Simon is responsible for client relations and revenue development, spanning the full range from independent artists to major labels.
Amy Brooks
Project Development Officer
With many years of experience in the music industry and a passion for the planet, Amy is the first point of contact for creating and developing relationships. She lives by our ethos of Earth care, fair share, people care…and pink hair!
Michael Dearsley
Media Manager
As Media Manager at Evolution Music, Michael brings a multi-skilled background in media production together with a lifelong passion for music and commitment to progressive, sustainable change. He oversees the company’s media output, website development, and social media strategy. Guided by a forward-thinking activist mindset, Michael ensures that every project not only amplifies Evolution Music’s message but also reflects the belief that creativity and innovation can drive a more sustainable future for the music industry.
Adrian Clarke
Non Exec Director (Founder)
From his past business experience which includes running businesses in a number of sectors, Adrian has a good level of technical knowledge of the plastics industry across various applications, including within music industry equipment. He has significant experience of businesses that depend on maintaining strong long-term relationships within suppliers and customers.