Meet the Team

We’re proud to be a team of passionate, creative individuals with years of experience across the music, arts, and events industries.

From promoting world-renowned festivals and cultural events to supporting grassroots talent and local organisations, each member of our team brings a unique set of skills and a shared love for music, culture, and creativity.

All photographs by Joe Bramall

DAVID MCTAGUE, DIRECTOR

Dave has been promoting and marketing events for over 20 years. Working on a range of projects - from live music, tours and club nights to festivals and exhibitions - has enabled Dave to build up an enviable list of contacts.

His wealth of experience includes over 20 years successfully promoting Africa Oye, helping it to grow in stature and profile, and founding Mellowtone & Mellowtone Records - alongside a myriad of other projects.

Seeking to combine his passion for music and culture with his work, Dave saw One Fell Swoop as a natural progression, and this lively agency was born.

RICHARD PONTEFRACT, DIRECTOR

Arriving in Liverpool in 2000, Rich quickly began promoting club and student nights, before establishing a student-focused marketing company in 2002. The 2008 European Capital of Culture spurred a move into broader arts and culture marketing, with the establishment of a Merseyside-wide print distribution and publicity agency.

The last 15 or so years have seen Rich work on events and festivals across the UK, whilst keeping one foot in marketing and publicity. Rich is also an established DJ - holding down a weekly residency at The Merchant since 2017 and spinning at venues across the city.

ALLY GOODMAN, PR & MARKETING

Ally has worked on the promotion of festivals and cultural events in the arts sector for over 15 years, across the North West and Wales.

He also supports a host of charities and CICs with their admin duties and online presence. Since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2008, he has balanced this work with a love of acting, on both stage and screen.

LYDIA REECE, PR & MARKETING

With a degree in Music and a background in events production, Lydia has worked at all levels of the music industry, including international festivals, seasoned touring artists and grassroots musicians and projects.

Having studied and worked in Liverpool for the last 5 years, she is keen to provide opportunities and exposure to new and emerging performers, talents and other musical and arts related projects.

Lydia is also an up and coming Soul & Jazz artist in Liverpool, establishing herself as a dedicated and driven female songwriter in the North West music scene.

NATALIE O'GRADY, SOCIAL MEDIA

With over 15 years experience working in the digital, creative and music industry, Natalie loves being a part of the burgeoning Liverpool arts scene, helping promote and support music and culture from all over the world.

From social media to event management, Natalie has also worked with a number of music artists, touring across the UK, Europe and the USA.

Amplifying creativity and strategy to supercharge the arts in the UK

We've worked with events, festivals, brands, bands, artists, independent labels and promoters and small businesses and charities.

Delivering campaigns of all shapes and sizes, we offer PR, social media management, content, digital advertising, creative, branding, marketing strategy, in addition to a host of event management and support services - and continue to work with a wide range of organisations, from small to large.

We bring a wealth of industry experience, contacts, knowledge and enthusiasm to every project.