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Freya completed our Future Leaders programme in 2016 which quickly opened up an inspiring world of new experiences and possibilities. As a multi-talented young Carnival artist, she has completed extensive on-the-job percussion and dance training as co-dance-director of Juba do Leão and project manager with Jubacana.

Kate has been working with Global Grooves since 2016 as a trainee producer and project manager, and as a visual artist. She graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2015 with a BA in Textiles and since then, Kate has found a love for Carnival and Community arts.

Scott Darraugh was appointed as Global Grooves’ Chair in 2017 and has helped to steer the organisation through a period of rapid change and growth.

Leon Patel is at the helm of Global Grooves, having committed over a decade to sharing his passion and knowledge of percussion and song from around the world.

Emily has been working with Global Grooves since 2009 as a lead artist and Carnival designer and has worked on all of our large-scale Carnival projects since then. When she is not busy making in the studio, Emily works with Global Grooves as a project manager and co-ordinates many of The Vale events.

Charlie is a Director on the Global Grooves Board. By day he is Walk the Plank's Executive Director and had previously worked from 2009 to 2019 as Head of Operations and Finance for Brighter Sound. In his roles, Charlie leads on finance, HR, general management, communications and company strategy with over 11 years in senior management roles. He’s a Clore Leadership Fellow and has worked in professional audio training, music event management and as a professional musician.

Eraldo joined us in 2004 following a series of collaborative workshops delivered by Meninos do Morumbi. Born in Brazil, Eraldo brings a cheery, grounded energy to our often hectic and exciting schedule of events!

Freya completed our Future Leaders programme in 2016 which quickly opened up an inspiring world of new experiences and possibilities. As a multi-talented young Carnival artist, she has completed extensive on-the-job percussion and dance training as co-dance-director of Juba do Leão and project manager with Jubacana.

Kate has been working with Global Grooves since 2016 as a trainee producer and project manager, and as a visual artist. She graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2015 with a BA in Textiles and since then, Kate has found a love for Carnival and Community arts.

Joe Harrison-Greaves is a musician, facilitator, project manager and consultant whose work focuses on social change through creativity and education. As a musician, and over the last 13 years, Joe has played with bands and artists from across the world, primarily on bass guitar and acoustic guitar.

Jane initially became involved with Global Grooves as a volunteer with one of our community projects in Oldham in the early 2000s. Jane saw an opportunity to transfer her previous professional skills in Higher Education to an exciting new environment and continue with her commitment to social action.

Leon Patel is at the helm of Global Grooves, having committed over a decade to sharing his passion and knowledge of percussion and song from around the world.

Holly Prest is one of the UK Carnival scene’s bright shiny lights. As the lead project manager of our Future Leaders youth arts leadership programme, Holly is passionate about facilitating the discovery of young and emerging artists honing their artistic talents and realising their potential as active, inspired young individuals.

Freya completed our Future Leaders programme in 2016 which quickly opened up an inspiring world of new experiences and possibilities. As a multi-talented young Carnival artist, she has completed extensive on-the-job percussion and dance training as co-dance-director of Juba do Leão and project manager with Jubacana.