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Tess is an award winning Bristol based composer for film, television and video games. Shortly after she won 'Best Music' at the London Screenwriter's Festival for the Stephen Briand short film, Stunt Poetry, Tess, was awarded a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music - Valencia. It was through Berklee that she made her orchestral recording debut at Air Lyndhurst Studios in London with her score for Steampunk Riders. This work being one amongst many for orchestra, Tess has recorded her music with the likes of London Session Orchestra, The Budapest Art Orchestra, and The Bratislava Symphony. Her most recent projects have been with game development company, Traveler' s Tales for the LEGO® franchise. Her music has featured in the incredibly successful AAA titles, LEGO® Marvel Avengers and LEGO® Worlds. Tess continues to work for TT games, whilst also composing the soundtrack for the new indie game, Sonder and various short films - perhaps most notably, Oliver Park's horror, Still.

Sam, is an all rounder musician - specialising in electric guitar. His experience within the music industry has taken him to cutting his touring teeth on the East Coast of the United States at the age of 20.  Playing within a smorgarsboard of bands, most notebly rock band '31' and co-hosting the best and longest serving 'Jam Night' in Exeter, UK, Sam, is an indiviudal whom has lived the lifestyle of the hard-working, touring and partying musician on and off the stage - and lived to tell the tale!  ​

When not doing her day job, Lyddi, likes to mainly drink copious amounts of tea, hang out with her illustrator/tattooist beau and separation anxiety cat, bake, cook and be creative.  ​ With a BA and Art Foundation Distinction in Textiles, Goldsmiths College, University of London, Lyddi works mainly with textiles and textile processes, but also works with print, drawing, photography and writing.   ​ Up until recently Lyddi has worked for the charity Exeter Community Initiatives, leading their project ‘Jelly.’ Now she is part of the (co)Lab Exeter, a new well-being hub in the city that is the home to ‘social innovation through partnership’, leading a team of volunteers and working with multiple organisations. ​

As a theatrical, flim-making, script-writing, voice-acting musician, Al has his fingers in more pies than he has fingers. Having performed in more plays than he can remember, he still finds time in the average day to film, edit and produce DVD's, provide his voice for audiobooks and scriptwriting for his new web project 'A Town Called Were'. Al loves all aspects of the 'arts' and believes the more that is created inspires more to be created.

Sally is a Devon-based artist who like many of the best painters today, is entirely self-taught. Characterised by fine brush strokes on subtle backgrounds, Sally's focus is always on the beauty of the subject itself, often observed from an unusual angle. She is fascinated by detail, capturing every expression, movement and subtlety of the subject. Sally was promoted to Full Member status of the Society of Equestrian Artists in 2013 and accepted as an Associate Member of The South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts in 2015. She regularly exhibits in London as well as various galleries around the UK and USA.

Sara is a Burlesque Performer and Compere whom started to dance at the young age of twelve, with K School of Music. Then to study Performing Arts at college, followed by three years of dancing singing and hosting shows on the holiday circuit. Combining her love of musicals and theatrics she started to explore the world of burlesque - in turn, the creation of the firecracker that is 'Rosie De'Lure', was born. Having performed her first burlesque act in 2011 at self-organised charity show - 'Apres Noir's Weird and Wonderful World' - with huge success; this has lead to annual shows and the founding of the 'Apres Noir Follies'.

Christopher is a Bassist and Storyteller based in the Southwest, UK. In combination of electric and upright bass playing, Christopher, has a wealth of experience in writing and performance within rock, folk and blues based bands. Away from music he is a self-described story teller with a passion for gaming (roleplay). He also works within the field of mental health for adolescents.

Tim is an Illustrator, Photographer, Designer, and occasional Editor; experimenting with mixed-media, Photoshop, and photography. He has recently started his own publishing house '2nd On The Left', with his first book 'Null Exhibit' - available as a limited edition hardback. Tim has also had his work exhibited at the Synergy Gallery, Brighton. A selection of previous clients include: Dead Dog Cafe, Flame Fracture, Drivechain, Fatty Chan, Anemo, Bastion. Cover Artist for: Moonstone Books including Sherlock Holmes, The Hat Squad, Johnny Dollar, Boston Blackie, and Bulldog Drummond. Cover Artist for: Negative Burn #4 by Desperado / Image; Covers and concepts for Scatterbrain; Cover Artist for Tripwire Magazine. Myth Takes - Interior Art for short story Reclamation. Future Publishing (including Computer Arts, Computer Arts Projects, .net, Digital Camera); Smart Car; Matador Books; Ilex; Exeter University; The New Venture Theatre in Brighton (numerous production posters and programmes); The Non-Stop Cabaret; The Ink Captain's Tattorium.

Antony is a creative and talented Tattoo Artist based in Exeter, UK. Beginning an apprenticeship at the age of 14 years old and completing his first tattoo at the age of 15, he hasn't looked back since. 17 years in the business Antony, has opened his own studio "The Ink Captain's Tattorium", in Exeter, Devon. Antony was invited to work at Exeter and Plymouth Tattoo Conventions, had his imagery appear in Skin Deep and Skin Shots magazines. He also has held seminars to give advice and help for others trying to break into the tattooing world at Exeter Job Centres.

Benjamin Borley is a photographer and filmmaker based in the Southwest, UK. His intriguing and eye-catching work has been shown at various venues around the world including the Photographer's Gallery, London and the Museum of Modern Art, New York as well as appearing in the online collections of Vogue Italia and the Walker Arts Centre, Texas.

Jeremy is a Musical Director and Conductor.  With over twenty years experience Jeremy, encompasses his enthusiasm and commitment through the means of musical theatre, orchestral conducting, arranging / composing and vocal training.  He also works as a barristar and school teacher within the Southwest, UK. Some of his selected credits include: Theatre: Oklahoma, Barnum, West Side Story, Me and My Girl, Crazy for You, Annie, Mikado, Wizard of Oz, Pirates of Penzance, The Fully Monty and presently The Panthom of the Opera.  Recordings: 'Dedication', 'A Christmas Celebration', and 'Christmas Eve Carols' (Live broadcast on CNN).

Victoria is an Actress and Writer. Equipped with a transmissible enthusiam and professional attitude for her craft; some of selected credits include: Film: Dartmoor Killing, Swilly Girl, Automata (post-production), ABC Network - Behind the Magic (Snow White). Stage: Pantomimes - Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin. The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, Insensible.

James Cotter is an award winning Actor and multi-skilled Director based in Devon, UK. Nortoriously known for his hard working and proffesional attitude, some of his selected credits include: Theatre: Witness For The Prosecution (Princess Theatre); Evita (Bristol Hippodrome); Run For Your Wife (Barnfield Theatre); Jesus Christ Superstar (Exeter Northcott); Round and Round the Garden; The Tempest and Twelfth Night (UK Tour). Radio credits include: A Christmas Carol (Devon Made Productions); Point Blank (Restless Theatre); A Comic Review of the Year (BBC). Television credits includes: Kennedy's Suicide Bomber (BBC); Wakey! Wakey! (ITV); Skins (E4); Mermaids (The Discovery Channel). Films credits include: World War Z (Paramount Pictures); The Sweeney (Vertigo Films); All in the Valley (Candyland Productions).

Matt is the front-man for the metal band 'Drivechain' and solo artist for his acoustic / folk project 'Otto'. He is also a playwright of two original plays 'Soundbite' and 'Insensible' which have both appeared at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. An actor and musicial performer in many various productions. An author of a book (untitled as of yet)and works as an English Teacher.

Marc is a self described 'Mentalist'. A mind-reader and psychological magician who has entertained audiences nationwide with his award winning skills.

Joe is a Theatre Director and founder of Theatre Learning. Some of Joe's musicial directorial works include: Oklahoma, Crazy for You, The Producers, Pirates of Penzance, White Christmas, Sister Act and Avenue Q. Some of Joe's other directorial works include: The Killing of Sister George,The Importance of Being Earnest, An Inspector Calls and Calander Girls.