Brighton Festival

Martin's role at Brighton Festival spanned a remarkable breadth of artistic disciplines, encompassing music, theatre, dance, comedy, and contemporary arts. His contributions were instrumental in bringing a diverse array of talent to the festival, including iconic musicians like Public Enemy, Snoop Dogg to authors and Guest Artistic Directors like Michael Rosen, Vanessa Redgrave and Anish Kapoor.

Martin's work involved an intricate dance of logistics, managing the complexities of 350 individual performances over 21 days. This included the critical task of securing visas for international artists, ensuring their smooth entry and participation. He also navigated the nuanced world of contracts, requiring a deep understanding of foreign entertainers tax to facilitate agreements. The scale of his work at the festival varied dramatically, from intimate indoor showcases to grand outdoor spectacles, collectively serving hundreds of thousands of audience members each year.

He was also asked to tour elements of the festival around Europe - taking a mixture of local and international artists to new audiences.