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Kate Lowes

she/her

Director

Kate has worked in music for 20 years as a musician and senior arts manager. Previously our Head of Programmes, Kate is a musician herself and studied Music with a Masters in Cultural Policy.

Most recently Kate completed a PhD researching the gender gap in the British Music industry. This research was practice-based and connected to the development of our ongoing gender-equality work.

Favourite Venue:
Brixton Academy
Instruments Played:
Guitar and piano
Favourite Record Label:
Stax

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