Richard ‘PJ’ Paul-Jones is poacher turned game keeper, metamorphosing from live-fast die-young rock'n'roll roadie, through almost grown-up tour manager, to large-scale public event safety advisor. His work has taken him from the sticky beer-stained carpets of 1970s London pub rock to the bling-infested excess of 21st century Dubai, but returning to the familiar comfort of the Glastonbury Festival for most of the last 35 years. During frequent periods between gigs he has been a minicab driver, advertising executive, quasi-journalist, and maggot farmer. Currently, like the rest of the entertainment industry, he is overwhelmingly underemployed
As the Conservatives continue their race to the bottom it is clear that they are in denial. They deny that Brexit was an act of stupidity and wanton self-harm. They deny that Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng caused a disaster. They will deny that ‘Levelling Up’ has died in a ditch. And they will deny […]
“We don’t need stuff, we need cash” says the Mayor of Rabka Frome has a direct link to the war in Ukraine – and a way for you to help Ukrainians fleeing from the terror. Frome is twinned with three European towns. It is a four-way twinning, with representatives of three towns each visiting the fourth on […]
Covid-19 has prevented just about all music touring, but it will start afresh. Bands, orchestras and choirs will travel the planet again. They will play to packed houses, festivals and stadiums as soon as people are free to attend. But touring for all types of UK musical performers after Brexit is beset with administrative difficulties, […]
The export of live music, which earns the UK billions and is the only source of income for countless musicians, support crew and suppliers, has been stopped in its tracks – and not only by Covid-19. Visas take months. UK trucks are not permitted to drive between gigs. Customs documentation is needed in volumes not […]