In Conversation With.. DMC Operations Manager, Hagen Patterson

It’s highly likely you’ll have met Hagen Patterson at some point - a well known face within the Dumfries music scene, Hagen is the co-ordinator for DMC’s THE PLAZA, artist manager to Dumfries sleaze-disco outfit, FRANKY’S EVIL PARTY, but most importantly a music lover. And this month, we’re delighted to have Hagen take on a new role with DMC as our Operations Manager, helping to manage and deliver our events and initiatives throughout the whole year.

We caught up with Hagen to find out more about what we can expect from his new role with DMC, how he set up his own DIY management company and his thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on music venues across the UK.

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In Conversation With.. DMC General Manager, Dave Miller

This month, we are delighted to welcome Dave Miller to the team as DMC General Manager. We’ve worked with Dave for several years across our annual programme of events and our October conference, and we couldn’t be happier to have him on board.

We thought the best way to introduce Dave was to find out more about his work, what to expect from his involvement with DMC and his thoughts on the Dumfries music scene. Welcome to the team, Dave!

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In Conversation With.. Alex Maxwell

For our next ‘In Conversation With..’ series, we chat to BBC Introducing Artist, Alex Maxwell. Alex writes songs that are semi-autobiographical and since starting his musical career in Edinburgh in 2015, his music has shifted gradually from being troubadour-like to include upbeat singalongs. Alex's vocals are inspired his favourite bands in the the Scottish indie scene - including the energy and imagination from The Tallest Man on Earth, the punk rock sense of honesty from Frank Turner, the delivery from Villagers and Bright Eyes and the free flowing melodies of Vance Joy and Shakey Graves.

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In Conversation With.. Frozen Shores

For our next ‘In Conversation With..’ series, we chat to Ruari Barber-Fleming, the man behind Frozen Shores. Ruari is an independent songwriter and producer hailing from Dumfries and Galloway. His music is passionately ambient and fraught with emotive lyrics and has been described as, “absolutely stunning” (Charlie Ashcroft, BT Music / Amazing Radio) and if you’ve been lucky enough to catch him live, you’ll know his shows are unique in their collaborative quality as he works closely with a host of other local professional musicians to achieve the best performance possible.

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In Conversation With.. Kate Kyle

For our next ‘In Conversation With..’ series, we chat to Kate Kyle, who, equipped with a unique blend of soulful country and powerful voice, is establishing herself in the Scottish music scene, with performances at Celtic Connections, Big Burns Supper and Resonate Live, as well as being shortlisted for BBC Scotland’s Singer/Songwriter Award.

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In Conversation With.. North Atlas

For our next ‘In Conversation With..’ series, we chat to Leon, Cam and Liam who make up the Scottish Alternative trio North Atlas, providing Cinematic sounds and a thunderous live presence, North Atlas provide a fresh perspective to the genre as a band of brothers whose contrasting influences combine to defy the traditional sensibilities of a rock 'n’ roll band.

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