Tuesday 10 June, 2025
Bristol, UK – Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events, a leading UK-based entertainment company, has announced a long-term live music partnership with AMAAD Ltd. The goal of this collaboration is to expand Bristol’s live music offerings and establish The Prospect Building as a premier destination for national touring artists.
The Prospect Building, which was acquired by AMAAD in September 2024, has undergone major redevelopment and now features two custom-built live rooms – a 3,000-capacity Main Room and a 1,350-capacity space called Crane. The venue, located on the banks of the River Avon and just minutes from Temple Meads, is already a vibrant fixture in the city’s cultural fabric.
“We are delighted to partner with a like-minded organization like AMAAD to bring something truly new to Bristol,” said Carl Bathgate, Commercial Director at Ghostwriter. “Having operated and promoted within the city for over 5 years, we know the 3,000 capacity Main Room fills a crucial gap in the city’s live music provision and Crane offers mid-sized flexibility with an excellent level of production; both spaces are equipped to deliver high-quality live music experiences.”
The first live events under the new partnership will be a pair of intimate, sold-out Rough Trade out store shows with Little Simz in Crane on June 9, celebrating her new album “Lotus.” Other upcoming shows include 2 sold-out Yungblud events, as well as performances from number-one chart-topping album rockers Those Damn Crows and Joyce Manor in the 1,350-cap space. The Main Room is set to host Everything Everything and a sold-out date with Mac DeMarco, with more shows to be announced across both spaces.
In close collaboration with AMAAD, Ghostwriter has helped shape the venue’s infrastructure to support high-profile live events. The space features in-house production, L-Acoustics sound systems, top-tier lighting, a full dressing room suite, and expansive backstage facilities. Its dual-room format allows for scalability – promoters can move between Crane and the Main Room depending on ticket demand, ensuring the optimal setting for every show.
Helen McGee, Ghostwriter’s Head of Venues, expressed her excitement about the partnership, saying, “We’re thrilled to partner with The Prospect Building, and I’m especially excited to work closely with Paul, Will, and the team. This collaboration between AMAAD and Ghostwriter perfectly aligns our joint commitment to deliver exceptional live music events, and I’m looking forward to seeing what we achieve together.”
Paul Jack and Will Harold, AMAAD’s Executive Directors, also shared their enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are delighted with the progress of The Prospect Building so far and believe that as our first AMAAD owned and operated venue, we are redefining what it means for a venue to truly be part of its community.” They added, “Together, and through a collaborative approach with the wider industry, we look forward to hosting an eclectic programme of events that will enrich Bristol’s vibrant cultural scene.”
Ghostwriter’s innovative venue partnership model, tailored to a diverse portfolio of independently-operated spaces, has already seen success in the UK. The company has recently expanded its team with key appointments, including Helen McGee as Head of Venues (formerly Divisional Operations Manager at Academy Music Group), Ashleigh Powney as Marketing Manager (former Social Media Director at ReVIBe Marketing), George Egerton as Junior Promoter (ex-DIY promoter and UTA intern), and Jasmin Choy as Marketing Assistant and Junior Promoter (a passionate gig-goer, merch seller, and experienced graphic designer).
“Our goal is to create more spaces that offer greater choice for promoters, agents, and managers – while always putting artists and audience experience first,” said a Ghostwriter representative. Along with its venue partnership model, the company also offers a range of consultancy services, such as event and venue feasibility studies, creation of event Health and Safety Plans, and event programming and advancing.
About Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events Ltd:
Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events Ltd is a multifaceted, privately-owned business that is firmly embedded in the UK’s live music industry. The company offers a venue partnership model, tailored to a diverse portfolio of independently-operated spaces, and a range of consultancy services. Their goal is to create more spaces that offer greater choice for promoters, agents, and managers – while always putting artists and audience experience first.
For more information, please visit:
Website: www.ghostwriterevents.co.uk
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Media Contact:
Name: Helen McGee
Email: helen@ghostwriterevents.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)117 2141