A Rare Breed: Ginger Owl celebrates 10th anniversary
As the company turns 10, founders Nancy Skipper and Julie Chennells speak out about gaining their reputation as “the fixers” of the production industry
Feature By Lisa Henderson | 3 May 2023
When you consider the baptism of fire that was Nancy Skipper and Julie Chennells’ entry into the live music industry, it’s no wonder their company became renowned for delivering when the heat is on.
The North London-born pair first met in 1998, working in the hallowed offices of Harvey Goldsmith CBE, the legendary English promoter who has worked with everyone from Madonna to The Rolling Stones but who is perhaps best known for Live Aid and the Teenage Cancer Trust shows.
Though Chennells gained some prior experience in the live music industry, working as a festival production assistant for Mean Fiddler, both women agree that Goldsmith’s office is “where it all began.”
“It was mad,” Chennells tells IQ. “It was a traditional rock and…
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