ARTIST 1:2:1's

Barney is an honest and thoughtful mentor. Our talk really helped to energise and push along a project I am working on. Strategic planning, with just the right amount of kindness that can feel amiss in our industry. 

Ethan Proctor - Bridges

 

We had a great session with Barney.  We really felt like he understood what we needed in a short time, having taken the time to listen to our music and what might be useful to us specifically.  We would definitely like some more time with him, but even one session gave us some focussed thoughts that we could move forward with.  Thanks!

Anna Pool - Wise Women

 

I wouldn’t be where I am today without Barney’s guidance. Before working with him, I was unsure of my place in the music industry. Even after just one Zoom call, I had already gained so much clarity. Through his advice and expertise, I was able to pinpoint gaps in my knowledge and develop a clear plan moving forward. Barney has a rare ability to nurture talent while offering honest, constructive feedback. More than just a mentor, he’s the cheerleader every artist needs. Anyone lucky enough to work with him will come away feeling confident and inspired.

Amelia Coburn

 

Barney gives proper down to earth advice, tailored to the shape of your music career. 

Over just one session he helped turn my vague goals into specific achievable steps to move forward, which has helped me take pressure off myself. Plus unlike a lot of music industry advisers he’s genuinely friendly and interested in helping you succeed.

Elspeth Anne

 

Thanks again Barney

Having a third party draw the conversation out of the echo chamber was indeed insightful!

Kai Harris 

 

Barney has been able to offer guidance and direction that I otherwise would have struggled to find. As an independent musician, I would liken what he does to therapy - in a good way! And he gives great hugs!

Rob Clamp

 

Most importantly, Barney allowed me to have a real sense of confidence in my projects in order to apply for funding and build the right infrastructure around them. As well as a great deal of practical advice to get things off the ground strategically, he is also the loveliest person ever! I couldn't recommend Kick Arts more

Bonnie from Good Habits and BB Music

 

In just one consultation with Barney you’ll understand why he’s such a pillar of the UK music scene. His wealth of knowledge and experience creeps out of each little anecdote and never in a way that's overbearing or snobby. If you’re an artist lacking direction, allow Kick Arts to help chart your course

Arid Wave 

 

Loving my creative consultancy sessions with Barney, they truly are a kick up the arts in the right direction! Refreshing, empathetic, inspiring, relaxed and very focussing at the same time. Magic!

Daria Kulesh

 

The consultation with Barney provided me with a clear roadmap for what I needed to do going forward. He immediately set my nerves at ease, and through gentle, insightful questioning, drew out the answers that I'd been searching for. Providing both specific suggestions / contacts, and more general advice on working in the industry, we covered so much in one hour, and I left full of energy and inspiration to tackle the next steps in my journey.

Ben Moss

 

Such a helpful, enlightening session with Barney, he helped unpick the frayed and tangled strands of my artistic brain and comb them into a sort of roadmap. I felt truly seen, and it reminded of the reason I make Art.. Connection…. Thank you!!

Nich Harvey

 

I met Barney at a conference, we'd never met but got on straight away after giggling after a panel. I had never had a mentor before and as an indie artist I thought it would be good to give it a try to help with my career. I was so happy that we met that day as over the past few years Barney has help guide me and reassure me when things have been difficult, and also keep me grounded when they're going well too, all with enthusiasm and kindness. If you've never been mentored before, Barney is a great person to start with and his advice and knowledge is invaluable! 

Coruja Jones

 

We had a brilliant session with Barney! Fantastic for helping to give our duo more direction and ideas for where we should be focusing our energy. We really appreciate the enthusiasm Barney brought to the session, as well as the time taken to research our music and field of work before the call.

Eleanor & Gregor

 

I had a consultation with Barney, as the band I’m currently in had become stuck and was struggling with our identity and how to move forward in booking gigs and also to use social media to promote our band effectively. I came out of the session feeling invigorated, with a new sense of purpose and a way forward that was both positive and proactive. Barney advised on how to look at the band as a product; one to carefully curate, invest in, protect and grow, so to get it to where you want it to be. It became a lot clearer of what we were doing wrong, and what we needed to do in order to take it to the next step.  Barney is very personable and honest in his delivery; clearly years of experience is a guiding light to help you on your way. I’d thoroughly recommend him.

Leighton Carter

 

I had a great first session with Barney - he completely put me at ease and I felt comfortable being open and honest. In such a short space of time I was able to gain some new perspective and Barney helped me really think about what I should be focussing on.

Nicky Phillips

 

My mentoring session with Barney was incredibly valuable. He helped me clearly see where I’m already doing well, and more importantly, what I need to focus on to grow and move forward. He’s supportive, insightful, and easy to talk to — highly recommended.

Ben P Williams

 

Hey Barney, just wanted to come here and say thank you for all the help you’ve given us. The minute we starting implementing certain things you suggested in getting gigs - we got a lot of great ones including one in Cafe Oto in London and Windmill Brixton. Truly cannot express how grateful we are for all the advice and wish you all the best in the great work that you’re doing!

Spirited Followers

 

A lot to think about and act on, it was really helpful just having some outside input from someone in the industry so I appreciate your time.

Chris Quinn

 

Barney is a wonderful person to work with. I booked in for a consultation session as I wanted feedback with regards to my music plans for the next couple of years. Barney was able to provide valuable advice on how to keep my momentum building, along with tips on growth of the business side of my brand. A greatly knowledgeable professional, and most importantly, a good human being. I can’t recommend his services enough

Craig Gould

 

Barney is incredible friendly and knowledgeable. His experience in the industry shines through when taking to him. He has helped us to see more clearly the path on our musical journey.  

JV - SOS

 

You’ve helped me so much over the years dude and continue to do so to this day. Great to have such a positive and experienced voice to guide me through what has been a pretty bleak time for the world and for music. Really loving our sessions and I can’t wait for the next one.

Kamran Ramsden

 

We contacted Barney with a view to receiving some guidance on our next step as a band. He was able to accommodate us very quickly and the process of setting up the meeting was quick and painless. 

During the meeting Barney was friendly and professional and helped guide us towards achieving our agreed goals. His advice was concise, realistic, achievable and tailored precisely towards us. The meeting also contained a healthy dose of humour which always helps! 

We would absolutely recommend working with him and hope to check back in with him in the near future for a catch up!

Rob  - Harsh Language Band

 

Dear Barney, I'm so lucky that we met! Your advice and grounded enthusiasm were exactly what I needed to take the most necessary steps forward in pursuing my dreams as an artist who is still finding her feet in the music business. You seem to know all the right questions! 😉 Thank you for making me feel understood and supported!🙏

Rael Koiv

 

Barney from @kickartsuk has been such a help for me as an emerging artist. His advice and guidance has been so helpful along with his huge amounts of positivity and experience. He has been my guru for all stuff music business! Highly recommend and can't wait to get another session booked in. 🙏

Jamie Halama

 

Barney is an invaluable mentor to us. His advice is spot-on and he asks the right questions to get our brains moving. I'd heartily recommend a series of mentoring sessions with Barney to any developing artist’

Dan Hope

Mother Sky

 

If Kick Arts were super heroes then their super power would be ’networking’. Barney’s connections are quantum in nature…which basically means that believing you understand how he operates on that level is proof of the fact that you don’t. Even when he’s dealing with our very specialised and awkward ‘LiveAV’ corner of the arts, his power to throw up connections and interest in what we do is a little strange, if I’m honest…and although Barney is the ‘face’ of Kick Arts, he’s more like some kind of portal into the beating heart of the Arts.

Void_null

 

VENUE CONSULTANCY

 

Barney has demonstrated that his years of experience within the industry have made him an irreplaceable font of knowledge. Not only is he the kindest and most patient of professionals, but he provided us with support when we needed it most. Without Barney Jeavons I wouldn't have a music venue. We have a motto at the Railway Inn - "What would Barney Jeavons do?"

Dan Lloyd - The Railway Inn

 

Barney is incredibly intuitive and did exactly what we needed him to do, despite the fact at the outset, we probably didn’t quite know ourselves what that was. He didn’t push his own services but worked with us to build our knowledge and confidence, giving us genuine ownership over our music programme and its future development. He asked all the right questions and helped us work out the answers, as well as helping us recognise our own strengths and the opportunities they presented. Plus, he is an absolute delight to work with and left us smiling after every meeting.

Annabel Turpin - ARC (now Chief Exec at Storyhouse, Chester)

 

Barney facilitated a great team session for our venue – focused on music. His wide-ranging experience means he has a case study for every eventuality, which makes for a very engaging and personal experience.

Barney is adept at enabling everyone to be heard and feel more confident in their contributions.

It was an enjoyable and constructive session – well worth time out of a very busy day – with a list of positive and practical actions as a result.

Maria Reeves - The Horton Epsom

 

Barney was our Regional Co-ordinator for Music Venues Trust through lock-down. I can say with absolute confidence that were it not for Barney we wouldn't be here today still operating.

 

Barney's consultation strengths include - but don't stop at - high level funding, promotion, budgeting, tour management, profit and loss management accounts. In particular his band agency and management strengths make him a formidable ally to anyone looking to advance in the music industry.

Chris Smith - The Chambers