29/12/2025
Jace Media Music 2025 – Honouring the Voices Behind the Sound
2025 has been a year of growth, creativity, and collaboration at Jace Media Music, and it’s all thanks to the incredible people who bring the site to life. While our pages are filled with reviews, features, and galleries, it’s the team behind the keyboards and cameras that gives the site its heart, soul, and energy.
At the helm, Glen Parkes and Halina Wegner drives the vision, shaping every feature with sharp editorial insight. The team brings unstoppable energy to reviews and press coverage, championing both emerging and established artists. Darren McIntyre who looks after Scotland , alongside photographer Scott Anderson, both capture Scotland’s music scenes with vivid, evocative prose, while Dave Martin ensures the site runs seamlessly behind the scenes and expands coverage of top shows across London. Across the Atlantic, Justin Smulison and Ian Walker provide global perspective, adding depth and breadth to the music we cover.
The wider team is equally vital. Contributors such as Paul McWilliams, Smudge Smith, Graeme Wright, Linda McDermott, Alastair and Kirsty Middlemist, Tim Marcus, Sam Conquest, Damien Harvey, and younger members like Mathew Pitfield, who is still at school but covers gigs with remarkable dedication, bring writing, photography, and deep musical knowledge that give every article and gallery a distinct personality.
Our team grows year on year, and 2026 promises even more expansion with the addition of Phil Middleton, Mark Pitfield, Graeme Whitworth, Gary and Callum Roebuck, Gary Osborne, Fraser Allen, Paul James, and Phil Ingham. We also welcome Brian Cherrison and Ali Burman, alongside the much-loved return of Carol Henson and her partner Dave Martin. Special mention goes to Ken Jackson, who braves wet and windy Tuesday nights to cover the very best in blues music. With this remarkable group, the team’s dedication, passion, and expertise continue to make Jace Media Music truly extraordinary, and the site’s creativity and reach are set to flourish even further.
This year, the team pushed creative boundaries by branching into PR and social media support for artists, blending industry expertise with a genuine love for music. Through growth and experimentation, the focus has remained clear: honest writing, meaningful storytelling, and building a community that celebrates music in all its forms.
2025 proves that Jace Media Music is far more than a website—it’s a collective of passionate individuals, each leaving their mark on the music world. From the studio to the stage, from reviews to photo galleries, it’s the voices behind the content that make the platform a true home for music lovers.
Here’s to the team that made it all possible—and to 2026, bringing even more stories, music, and collaboration!
