OUR TEAM
BAC has been founded by three highly experienced arts professionals who between them have an award-winning track record of creating, producing and marketing over 2,500 events across books, music and film festivals.
KATE HALL
“Being able to take audiences into places that they never normally get to experience or get to see in a totally different way can be the icing on the cake to a great event.”
Kate’s specialty is production and experience, starting out in television she specialised in live television production and has since moved into events. She is Production Manager for Lammermuir Festival and a trustee for Film Bath. Formerly Executive Director with ultimate responsibility for production at Bath Festivals she has extensive experience and knowledge around successfully producing events within the city of Bath
KATE ABBEY
“Music, books, film and art have the power to challenge, educate and entertain us and bring people together. As a collective, we have a desire to open up our city’s cultural experiences to all local people as well as visitors.”
Kate is a Festival & Events Programmer, former Head of Programming and Creative Content at Bath Festivals and a Trustee at Bath City Football Club Charity Foundation. She loves finding new talent, bringing big names to Bath, curating conversations, and connecting performers with audiences.
JAS BARKER
“Arts are a vital part of any city and I strongly believe that the way to maximise their potential is by working together to create a vibrant arts scene that Bath can be proud of
Jasmine is an arts marketeer and audience development specialist. Founder of Arts Marketing Bath Network, Festival Director of FilmBath and former Head of Marketing and Communications of Bath Festivals, Jasmine has a passion for audience development, enhancing event experiences and collaborating with partners across the city.
OUR FAVOURITE EVENTS OF 2023 SO FAR!
Electric Dreams 80s Disco at Widcombe Social Club. Dancing is just good for the soul. Great music, friendly crowd means you’re guaranteed a great night.
KATE ABBEY
Natalie Haynes in The Roman Baths - This truly was the perfect match between author and venue which Natalie herself described as the ‘sexiest’ venue she had ever done a gig in!
KATE HALL
How to Feel Better with Words and Music with Cathy Rentzenbrink and Kate Dimbleby - a wholesome event that swept the audience on a moving musical journey.
JASMINE BARKER
The Bookshop Band with The Who’s, Pete Townshend at Mr B’s - When a locally grown project is sprinkled with superstardom something very special happens, this was an incredible evening.
KATE HALL
The Eternal Memory at FilmBath Festival - a tender and emotional documentary showing the real life love story of a couple one of whom gets Alzheimer's - I haven’t stopped thinking about it since.
JASMINE BARKER
Eleanor Catton in conversation with Max Porter. Two outstanding writers, brought together by Mr B’s Emporium for an evening of book chat, politics and friendship.
KATE ABBEY
WIG at Komedia - a fabulous and fun drag show night run by local drag queen ‘Mother’ - there were lots of belly laughs that evening!
JASMINE BARKER
Miles Hunt acoustic set at Roots n Records. The Wonderstuff front man in this brilliant little venue,up close and personal - playing music and sharing stories.
KATE ABBEY