Best Label
2020
ABOUT
US
MAS RECORDS is a year long artist development programme for new original bands and solo artists. MAS was founded in 2001 by Kevyn Gammond (ex-Band of Joy). With Ricky Wilson (Kaiser Chiefs/The Voice), Karen Harding, Robert Plant (ex-Led Zeppelin) and Karl Hyde (Underworld), Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets) as its patrons, The MAS H.Q is based in Kidderminster College (part of the NCG Group), and runs in partnership with local education authorities in studios/artist development centres across the country.
The qualification that the MAS programme is structured around is very beneficial to your CV and progressing you towards a career in the music industry.
CORE TEAM
nationwide coaches
Chris Grayston - Southampton
Lewis Wright - Southampton
Matt Parisi - Southampton
Daniel Woodward - Liverpool
Rob Whiteley - Liverpool
Andrew Parry - Liverpool
Adam Helal- London
Wizdom Layne - London
Laurence Hobbs - London
Savannah Simms - London
Tara Faruque - London
Matthew Large - London
Emma Bridgwood - Stoke
Chris Dulson - Stoke
Andy Edwards - Kidderminster
Rob Groucutt - Kidderminster
Richard Boxley - Kidderminster
Richard March - Kidderminster
Gary Ibell - Oxford
David Whittaker - Leeds
Manni McManus - Leeds
Daniel Flitcroft - Bath
Tom Gittins - Warwickshire
Jonny Amos - Birmingham
Jonn Penney - Artist Development Lead
Sue Buckler - National
Jon Nash - Wolverhampton
Ryan Pinson - Wolverhampton
Sheldon Jolly - Bury
Paul Bowe - Stockport
Louise Bloomfield - MAS Mind
Zoe Bell - Bristol
Leon Curry - Bristol
Sol Curry - Bristol
Simon Henley - Stourbridge
Rupert Gammond - Kidderminster
Kevyn Gammond - Kidderminster
TESTIMONIALS
I just wanted to send a message over to say how great it was that you did the video masterclasses over lockdown. Secondly over the past two days I've been with Ryan, at RML Studios in Wolverhampton. Ryan is absolutely incredible to work with. I cannot stress that enough! Not only as a studio engineer, but also as a producer to help bring out the best in your songs. He's honestly one of the best people I've had the pleasure to work with in the music industry. During these strange and difficult times I feel that It's more important than ever that good news is shared! I hope that this feedback further reinforces what great work you are all doing.
Grant Pritchard - www.grantpritchardmusic.com
I’m having a great time with the masterclasses and today’s (song lab) was really good. I hope we can have more like that! The MAS course is truly inspirational and has opened so many new possibilities for me. It’s been a wonderful experience so far!
Low Mason - www.lowmason.com
Broken Witt Rebels - Video Testimonial
Ricky Wilson - Video Testimonial
Karen Harding - Video Testimonial
