Creative Director of Hull International Photography Festival (HIPphotofest), Co-curator of The HIP Gallery & Studios. CEO of The Creative and Cultural Company; this includes managing & Co-curating POP (Pride Of Place) Arts Space in Princes Quay Hull, , managing The C&C Artist Studios , developing studio/exhibition space and support services to artists and the creative & cultural sector, facilitating the Creative & Cultural Gateway Group, creating cultural partnerships internationally.
Currently also in 14th year as a BBC Presenter/producer. Started and host the unsigned stage (BBC Introducing Stage) at Leeds Festival for the last 10 years. Work at many other events as a Photographer including Womad for over 20 years, see http://RAWphotographyUK.com
Patron of Hull Folk Festival.

Previously produced & location managed for MTV, BBCi & BBC2 and taught Camera Skills at The BBC. Youth & Community Arts Facilitator & Event Manager since 1992. Outreach Coordination at Arts Council NPO Higher Rhythm in Doncaster, Managing a Creative People and Places funded project & 5 strands of development including Music Industry Yorkshire.

Specialties: Creative solutions, connecting people, opportunities & resources. Photography/Music/Art/Creative/Cultural Industries Development. Experienced Social Enterprise Director & CEO developing sustainable business through communication, creative strategy, partnership, collaboration, resource management and a passion the arts.
Session Drummer/Percussionist supported by RhythmTech, RegalTip & Dream Cymbals & Founder member of The World Drumming Network.
25 years experience in community and youth arts. In social and formal education settings, arts centres, festivals, street work teams, youth centres, rural mobile units and galleries.
Over 13 years experience of presenting/producing award winning new music radio shows and television shorts, plus Camera Skills tutor and location manager for the BBC.
Drummer in endoflevelbaddie & Celtarabia.

Alan Raw is a British session drummer and tutor. His biography, in his own words: "I've been playing drums since I was a little lad, having been born into a family tree of celebrated folk artists. I did my first gigs in my fathers Irish Ceilidh band. Starting on Bodhran, I saved up for my first kit by playing at folk festivals & busking. I come from a long line of much better musicians than me. My Great Grandfather was a drum maker and received silver drum sticks for his service as a military drummer. I have a good tradition to maintain and a lot to aspire to."



Alan Raw has been a session drummer for many years: "I'm a JHS, RhythmTech and Regal Tip 'Keyplayer'. My drumming highlights include: playing tours and festival gigs including Glastonbury, playing Djembe with Gambian band Roots Manding in West Africa, making a dub album with legendary lyricist Benjamin Zephaniah, an acoustic album with award winning artist Emma Rugg, a chart topping country album with Glenn Williams and many more."



Alan Raw has been profiled in Geoff Nicholls (Rhythm Magazine) book "Banging On", plus Gear Magazine, Making Music, Muzik and many more. Alan Raw has played countless radio sessions & had BBC Radio 1 air play. He also had the honour of being profiled by the late great John Peel on Channel 4 and has not only played on, but also directed videos on MTV. Alan Raw is currently giging with legendary world dance fusion band Celtarabia.



As Chair of the World Drumming Association Alan Raw is always involved in the world of percussion. Alan Raw teaches drums & music for a WDA Academy called Creator College, providing free lessons to young unemployed teens.



Alan Raw is in his 10th year as an award winning DJ & Radio Presenter for BBC Introducing. With over 1000 live sessions on the shows so far. Alan Raw also presents the BBC Introducing Stage at Leeds Festival, having started the stage 8 years ago.



Alan Raw has worked in community arts since 1992, with numerous organizations; developing musical talent, coaching drummers, facilitating world percussion workshops and drum circles, chairing music industry panels at conferences and promoting sustainability in the arts. Alan Raw: "I am passionate about all kinds of drumming and love my work with the WDA and the BBC."