People

Nick Leigh - Managing Director

Founder Nick Leigh graduated with an honours degree in music from the University of Southampton in 2004 and has since worked as a professional musician and more recently as a booking agent and artist manager.

Nick grew up in a musical family with both Grandfathers being professional brass players and his dad a professional drummer. It was while working for his dad as a ‘roadie’ that Nick was first introduced to the entertainment business. He worked on many events at a wide range of venues from theatres to nightclubs and gained valuable experience in what makes a successful event.

Nick took his first professional work as a guitarist at the age of fourteen and has since gone on to tour the UK, playing with some of the biggest names in music and performing to audiences of 10000+.

This wealth of experience in entertainment has enabled Nick to build a vast network of contacts within the industry and has set his standards and expectations very high.

Simon Clark – Marketing Manager

Before joining Tailored Entertainment, Simon Clark worked for fifteen years in corporate marketing, advertising and public relations. He has worked with a number of high-profile clients including Tommy Hilfiger, HSBC, Cisco, the UK Ministry of Defence, EMI, BT, and the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Simon has a first-class honours degree in business, and has written about marketing, information technology and music for a number of blue-chip clients and national magazines.

As an accomplished pianist and saxophonist, Simon brings a passion for music to his role as Marketing Manager -- as well as the expertise, professionalism and integrity you will find throughout Tailored Entertainment. He is currently working with venues across the UK to develop our portfolio of touring stage shows.

Iain Martin – Production Manager

Iain Martin brings experience from a broad range of musical roles including the following highlights:

James Birt – Musical Director

We are very proud to have James working so closely with us. He is simply a world-class musician, and with that comes great professionalism and a relentless work ethic. James is musical director and arranger for our flagship band ‘OJ’s Soul Band’ and also works closely with The Live Karaoke Band, School Reunion Band, The Magic Tones and The Playlist. He is passionate that music be played with great feel and energy, but also precision. He is an expert in keeping the bands set list moving, which creates an infectious momentum in the live show - ensuring a great atmosphere and packed dance floor!

James is a phenomenal keyboard and bass player, but now spends most of his time behind a drum kit. In 2006 James won the UK National Young Drummer of the Year and since then he has launched himself into the UK session scene.

Artists James has worked with include:

He has also toured the UK on the Drum Clinic scene with Gregg Bissonette and Billy Ward, and performed with Steve White, Damon Minchella, Thomas Lang and Craig Blundell. He has supported the likes of Tony Royster Jr and Zoro at Europe’s largest drum show, Drummer Live.

James is endorsed by:

Mapex Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Hardcase, Protection Racket, Baskey, Quick Stick, Tuner Fish, DfD, Pimpco