Deborah's lifelong passion is music, art and creative output.
Deborah's story
Deborah's music career began at 15, behind the counter at Golden Discs in Dublin, putting vinyl into plastic sleeves. It wasn't long before she was selling them too, and that Saturday job turned into more than 15 years in the music industry, taking her from Dublin all the way to Dubai.
At PolyGram Ireland (now Universal Music), she looked after labels for local and international artists, including multi-platinum-selling acts. Later, she joined the small team that brought to the Middle East, helping shape its launch and international music retail marketing across the UAE.
Current engagements
Special advisor
She supports the festival director on communications, marketing, logistics and strategic partnerships, and has helped grow the festival's profile and its connections with BAFTA members and Academy representatives.
Co-editor & publisher
Coming in 2027
Born in Earl's Court, Deborah is co-editor and publisher of this arts, culture and community newspaper. Published quarterly and delivered free to the neighbourhood, it has distributed more than 250,000 copies, reaching an estimated 850,000 readers.
She also worked with the Earl's Court Business Forum on rebranding Earl's Court.
Patrons and sponsors are invited to support local arts and community voices.
Next
Deborah hopes to support music tech and related industry projects in the charitable and educational space.
For applied AI training programmes, advisory, speaking or partnership enquiries.
Events & programmes
Occasional invitations to business, learning, cultural and entertainment events, including opportunities to attend as Deborah’s guest.