Hi, I’ve been at Metal since October 2019. I moved to Liverpool from Croydon in 2007 for university, and stuck around after graduating doing arts production, music events and journalism. […]
Our Team
Emma Mills, Mental Wellbeing Co-ordinator: Southend (She/Her)
Hi, I joined Metal in 2016 as a Southend Borough Council Mental Wellbeing Coordinator. I was born and raised in Southend before going to the Northeast to study fine art. […]
Ian Wilson, Class Facilitator: Southend (He/Him)
Hi, I originally came as a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Society and was impressed by what I saw and joined Metal in May 2016 as a full-time volunteer for NetPark […]
Jack Wilkin, Producer: Peterborough (Them/They or He/Him)
Hi there! I first discovered Metal through my previous job back in 2018, and held on ever since. Before joining the team I was fortunate enough to take part in […]
George Maund, Programmes & Operations Administrator: Liverpool (He/Him)
Hia, I’m typing from inside Platform 1 at Edge Hill Station, wearing glasses and trying not to overdo it with the coffee. Interactions between Metal and me go way back: […]
Susie Thornberry, Artistic Director and CEO (She/They)
I joined Metal in 2022. My roots are in theatre, festivals and public art and I have presented work with Artichoke, BBC Radio 6 Music, London Jazz Festival, Imperial War […]
Laura Hensser: Executive Director, Cross-Site (she/her)
Hello! I’m joining Metal from my role as Managing Director at Gasworks and Triangle Network, bringing experience working in the visual arts sector, collaborating with artists, international partners, and community […]
Philippa Stewart: Producer (She/Her)
Hello! I joined the Metal team in January 2024. Born and raised in the West Midlands but I have been an honorary Southender for the past 5 years and counting! […]