Producing
The Producer
When Linda-Ray launched herself into the music industry, she realised she didn't know how to get shows, gigs or any performances, and found similar people who were having that issue right after lockdown.
She became a producer originally wanting to put herself and her artistry out there, and after she founded the the New Age Fundraiser, it seemed only fit to continue doing this for not just herself but her creative circle, through putting on shows, events and gigs for herself and those around her. In 2023 she officially launched her own producing company 'RAY PRODUCTIONS', which focuses on supporting, promoting and helping artists and creatives put on thier own work.
RAY PRODUCTIONS
A production company created by Linda-Ray.
Focuses on promoting, supporting and putting on events, gigs and more for local up and coming creatives and artists based in Leeds.
THE NEW AGE FUNDRAISER
An annual fundraiser showcase that supports local creatives by giving them a stage and platform to perform on.
Local businesses also come and set up stalls at the event to gain support and exposure of thier own businesses
THE PROJECTS
A look into some of Linda-Ray's events within the last year. Producing her own headline,theatre, scaratch nights for
local creatives and the annual New Age Fundraiser with support from Slung Low.
A Headline Show
LR&F was Linda-Rays first headline as a solo main act! She performed live with her newly formed band on the 30th of March at The Venue, Wardrobe Leeds, giving guests a 45min set of her new music, features and dancing.
The opening acts were Dabie Simul, Sinistrum, Enfers, Isaac Malibu, Drum & Bass, Roan Shea, comedians Kirsty Lucas & Luke Madzudzo - Hosted by Zealous G. Linda-Ray's set also included dancers Tyler Pickles and Elysee Kayonda.
The creative team behind the event included Linda-Ray who produced it, Eija Gibson as Production manager, Lizzy Trenell as the Musical Director and videography companies Reeka Studio, Whiting Visuals and Perryman Productions, who filmed the set.
The whole night was filled with Live music, stand-up comedy and featured a live DJ.
SCRATCH & TICKLE
A night of performances by local actors, as they explore new writing by young, up and coming Leeds based writers and performers. A show Linda-Ray produces a few times a year for local students and free-lance creatives. This idea was approached to Linda-Ray by Max Bownas, who is a perfromer and writer himself, in need of putting scratches on.
The night features short scenes from local plays in development by local writers.
Our next Scartch & Tickle will be soon announced, at Hyde Park Book Club.
THE NEW AGE FUNDRAISER
The New Age foundation is a non-profit organisation created by Linda-Ray Ndlovu for young artists, creatives and creators. The funderaiser focuses on supporting local artists getting their names out there by giving them a stage to do their artistry and using an annual showcase to create content for their artistry portfolio and promote their work.
This was one of the first few things Linda-Ray started producing. Four years of producing the fundraiser and she has gained new ways and skills for fundraising, and growing her commuinty of creatives.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Linda-Ray was just on tour with Family theatre company 'Wrongsemble' as 'Little Red' in 'The Not So Big Bad Wolf'.
She is also working on a short film with company 'Ember Production' titled 'N.E.S.T'. The film is scheduled to start shooting in mid July, 2024.
Linda-Ray just attended the Edingburgh Fringe with a short play called 'Squidge' for a full run at Pleasance Courtyard, Below. This will be Linda-Ray's first time producing a short play under the company and taking on Fringe as a producer.
Under her company, Linda-Ray also manages musical bands helping them capture content, creating marketing plans for them and putting on gigs throughout the year. As well as occasional online content from live sessions to recorded artists material. Overall producing all types of me
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