Darryl Bishop
Summary
Versatile professional with extensive expertise in the music and event industries, specialising in audio engineering, DJ performance, and live musical production. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, effective presentation abilities, and a deep understanding of branding and marketing strategies. Proficient in staff management, CRM systems, financial analysis, and copyright law compliance. Adept at problem-solving and time management while leveraging historical knowledge of music genres and industry practices to deliver innovative solutions. Career focus includes advancing creative collaborations within the music business through strategic networking and production excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Artist and Repertoire Representative
Cream Collective
2021.01 - 2026.04
- Scouting new music talent and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists singers, instrumentalists, bands and songwriters.
- Signing artist to label and then overseeing all aspects of the process that leads up to the delivery of all finished recordings and Provide a creative input and direction on artist's material.
- Coordinate label relationships for an artist, once they are signed to the label. Maintain and develop relationships directly with artists and their teams.
- Publishing artist songs for sync opportunities worldwide. Building relationships with music supervisors across film, television, advertisements, trailers and games who are looking for the right kind of music to suit their individual needs.
Artist and repertoire, Events Management and Artists Management
Electric Honey Records
2016.08 - 2018.01
- Scouting new music talent.
- Develop a responsive strategic plan that promotes an artist within the music industry.
- Managing the finances for an artist.
- Responsible for marketing, promotions, organising events, liaising with the record company and engagements including booking rehearsals, studio recording time, venues and merchandising.
- Organising and managing a music event which showcases four new Glasgow bands.
Resonate Music Industry Conference
2017.11 - 2018.01
- I participated with the running of the panels, workshops, discussions and master classes along with setting up the PA system for the live music acts and panel discussions.
Tin Forrest – BBC Play
2014.05 - 2014.05
- I composed the lyrics and co-produced the soundtrack for a BBC Tin Forest Play which was represented within the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Vice principle of the Student Association
Glasgow Kelvin College
2013.09 - 2015.06
- I was responsible for planning, organizing, managing and delivering two charity events.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Music Business
Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow, Glasgow City 2016.08 - 2018.08
Higher National Certificate - Music Performance
Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow, Glasgow City 2013.08 - 2015.08
National Certificate - Music Performance
Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow, Glasgow City 2014.08 - 2016.08
National Certificate - Sound Engineering
Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow, Glasgow City 2013.08 - 2014.08
IBM Microsoft Certification - Web Design & PC Fundamentals
IBM Microsoft
Birmingham 2005.02 - 2005.08
NVQ Level 1 - Information Technology
Bournville College
Birmingham 2000.08 - 2001.08
NVQ Level 2 - Information Technology
Bournville College
Birmingham 2001.08 - 2002.08
Skills
- Artist and event coordination
- Audio engineering expertise
- DJ and musical performance
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Effective presentations
- Public relations and marketing strategies
- Staff management and CRM proficiency
- Information technology skills
- Understanding of copyright laws
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Problem-solving mindset
- Efficient time management
- Branding insights
- Editing and recording techniques
- Songwriting abilities
- Mixing sound techniques
- Melodic composition skills
- Live performance experience
- Knowledge of music business practices
- Production in music industry
- Historical knowledge of music genres
- database networking in music
- Networking within music industry
Qualifications
- HND Music Business (2018)
- HNC Music (2016)
- NC - Sound Engineering (2013)
- IBM Microsoft - Web Design & PC Fundamentals (2005)
- NVQ Level 1 & 2 - Information Technology (2002)
Interests
My main interests and activities in life revolve around music, I enjoy playing guitar, piano, singing and song writing. I regularly attend a variety of gigs where I enjoy the performances of new and upcoming artists. I am also an active cyclist, who enjoys spending time on the local cycling routes. I also run cycling Club to help people get out cycling.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Artist and Repertoire Representative
Cream Collective
2021.01 - 2026.04
Resonate Music Industry Conference
2017.11 - 2018.01
Higher National Diploma - Music Business
Glasgow Kelvin College
2016.08 - 2018.08
Artist and repertoire, Events Management and Artists Management
Electric Honey Records
2016.08 - 2018.01
National Certificate - Music Performance
Glasgow Kelvin College
2014.08 - 2016.08
Tin Forrest – BBC Play
2014.05 - 2014.05
Vice principle of the Student Association
Glasgow Kelvin College
2013.09 - 2015.06
Higher National Certificate - Music Performance
Glasgow Kelvin College
2013.08 - 2015.08
National Certificate - Sound Engineering
Glasgow Kelvin College
2013.08 - 2014.08
IBM Microsoft Certification - Web Design & PC Fundamentals
IBM Microsoft
2005.02 - 2005.08
NVQ Level 2 - Information Technology
Bournville College
2001.08 - 2002.08
NVQ Level 1 - Information Technology
Bournville College
2000.08 - 2001.08