Encore is the fastest way to find and book great musicians for gigs.
We're building the future of live music - a platform connecting every musician and giving them the tools to further their careers.
The Team
James McAulay
Our resident Cellist and CEO, James dreams of a future where live music is everywhere.
James King
An avid pianist and our CTO, James is rarely seen away from a keyboard of some kind.
Jonny Venvell
Our Community Manager, Jonny sings chorally, plays the oboe orchestrally, and hits drums occasionally.
Alexandra Fletcher
Our Bookings Manager and second cellist in command, Alexandra is here to make the music happen.
Ilken Bahcecioglu
Our Full Stack Developer, Ilken is a keen gamer and rock music fan as well as being the current Encore chess champion.
Gustavo Pezzi
Our Senior Developer, Gus also plays jazz piano and kicks the Hammond B3 organ.
Joel Vincent
Our Sales & Partnerships Lead, Joel plays guitar and is obsessed with 90s R&B.
Ben Varnam
Our Bookings Specialist, Ben is a drummer and percussionist with a special love for big band jazz.
Our Mission
We dream of a future where live music is everywhere, where musicians worldwide are brought together and given the best opportunities to advance their careers.
We're creating:
The online home for musicians. By connecting every musician in the world, we're building an invaluable resource for musicians everywhere.
A resurgence in live music performance. By making it easier than ever to find and book great musicians, we enable people to choose unique live experiences over pre-recorded music.
