Don Black
Five Time Academy Award Nominated Legendary Lyricist
Don Black, is an Oscar Winner, five-time Academy Award-nominated legendary lyricist with two Tony Awards, three Tony nominations, six Ivor Novello Awards, a Golden Globe and many platinum and gold discs to his name. He is famous for a raft of epic James Bond theme songs including Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever, The Man with the Golden Gun, Surrender and The World is Not Enough. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008 and was recently honoured with a BMI award. Last year he was awarded an Olivier award for his outstanding services to theatre. He has also been honoured by Her Majesty The Queen and is the recipient of an OBE (Order of the British Empire).
Coming Soon - August/September 2023! ‘The Songwriters Podcast..’ with Louise Golbey, in association with The Ivors Academy and PRS For Music’s M Magazine. New Special Edition: Louise talks to Don Black and discusses his work, music career and writing process. This exclusive episode will be available on all digital platforms.
(A link to the episode will appear here once it's been published)
Grant Black
International multi-platinum award-winning songwriter
Grant started his career working for music publishers and moved into management representing Adam Ant and Strictly Rhythm Records. He has enjoyed huge success as a songwriter and worked with a large number of acclaimed artists including Van Morrison, Run DMC, Craig David, Sarah Brightman, Olly Murs and Corrine Bailey Rae. Grant is also the writer & composer of REHAB The Musical, a new innovative British musical that's set to bring a powerful message to London audiences in 2022.
He is currently writing, Casanova, a musical with Don and Frank Wildhorn.
Amy Jo
Singer Songwriter
Amy Jo is a talented singer, songwriter and musician influenced by Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift. Having originally written and released EPs sold from her backpack, we are delighted to announce that her debut album is planned for release in 2023. Her soulful country-style music is conversational, confessional and always written from the heart. Amy Jo is a rare songwriting talent who has recently had the opportunity to work alongside John Beck (Corinne Bailey Rae/Tasmin Archer), Tim Hutton (Ian Brown), Julian Hinton (Trevor Horn, Robbie Williams) and Grant Black (Van Morrison, Craig David).