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Damian Maguire
ARTS/PRODUCTION, MUSIC & ECONOMICS
AKA - Space Manager/Producer – Magic Cloud Bsc Hons (Music, Business & Economics) 2nd Instruments: Violin, Piano/Synth, Percussion, Guitar, Bass, Vocals Session Drummer/Composer – Since 1995
1993 onwards: Performed/Composed/Recorded with bands: Godhead, Huncho Gringo (AKA - Mangusto), Karin Karian (Jazz) (with Joe Limburn), , Kathouse, Mothership Oracle, Uncle Fester, Mostly Water, The Discord, Cabinet of Living Cinema (with Camilo Tirado), Vontramps, Manikin Time Shark (AKA - Blacksnow), Mazeltov (Klezmer), G13 (Jazz), Space Ace Robot (Solo Act) Kobandallas (with Andy Gilmore), La Luna E Le Stelle, Perico," ", Purple Heads & Cavendish Sessions (with Paul Owen) and MC Biddle 1996 onwards: Manager/Founder of companies: Mushroom Cloud (Funded by 'Princess Trust') (1996-2000) Stage 2 (In aid of Campaigns/Charities) (NVQ3 - Case Study) (2000-2004) Manikin Time Shark (Theatre/Music company) (AKA - Damian Maguire Music Enterprise) (Lvl 3 degree - Case Study) (Live Wire- YEY Awards) (2004-2005) Magic Cloud (Music/Media) (2005 onwards)
PERFORMING ARTS & PRODUCTION
Art/Merchandise: 1996-2000: Recycled Instruments at annual Boscombe Community Fair 1996 onwards: Design/Merchandise for Bands, Film and Theatre 2012-2013: Cosmic Art Exhibits including at Boscombe Community Fair, Lunasa & Mayan 2012 Film/Animation: 1998 onwards: Play/Film writing including What IF, Vortex 1&2 and Heaven on Earth 2008 onwards: Animation videos for Manikin Time Shark & Space Ace Robot 2008 onwards: Multi-Media Projects/Events including Vortex & Black History Exhibition. 2006-2007: Publicity/Media with the EEIB and NRFG Youth/Music centres in Glasgow Performing Arts: 1996-1997: Drummer/Percussionist in a Tribal Dance group (Senzar) 2002-2004: Dartington College of Arts, Devon - Interdisciplinary Arts degree modules including Workshop Skills, Arts Therapy & Arts Management's. 2004: Acting in Macbeth (St Clement's Players) 2002-2004: Stand-Up Comedy performances including: Laughing Gas Comedy Club, Newcastle Exeter Phoenix (‘Off The Wall’ festival) 2011: Weekly Break Dancing workshops led by 2nd To None (with DJ Junk & Wax Buzzard) Production/Management’s: 2002-2004: Evening classes at Dartington College in Lighting, Video Editing & Choreography Stage Assistant for Dartington College SU events 2002: Stage Assistant for BSO concerts 2002: Behind the Scenes course at Royal Opera House (Stage Managing & Production) 2004: Young Entrepreneur of the Year - 4th Award - Live Wire 2005 onwards: Promoting for Bands, DJ’s including Hatstandy Andy 2008: Lighting/Stage Management’s with Dead Rat Theatre & Artemis (A Weevil in the Mind of Vincent Van Gogh – South UK Tour) 2008 onwards: Festival Assistant for festivals: Boscombe Community Fair, Unity Fair, Mayhem in the Meadows, Purbecks Folk Festival and Forever Sun 2008: Production Team for Beltane Fire Festival 2008 onwards: Production/Organising/Stalls for events including Lunasa & Equinox 2013: Stage Assistant for Mantovani Orchestra.
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Primary Instrument
Drums
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Private teacher since 1995 with experience doing workshops and teaching in schools including 8 month placement with, 'CODA Music Fiddle Orchestra.'(2004). 9 month voluntary experience doing weekly workshop leading for 'Lifescopes.' (Mental Health/Re-habilitation). Teaching decks, multi-media, drums, percussion, keyboard and bass.
