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David Clark
For almost two decades, David Clark has been creating and producing cause-related initiatives across all disciplines and media channels. Noted for the quality of his groundbreaking ideas, David has a history of creating intellectual property that leverages the iconic stature and cultural currency of world-renowned dignitaries, athletes, artists and organizations around the world.
In 2000, David founded and served as CEO of EPOP, the precursor to DCC – a company specializing in creating and producing cause-related platforms. In 2003, he relocated to Dublin, Ireland, where as CEO of Amnesty International’s Art for Amnesty, he created and managed all global art and music initiatives. In order to broaden his creative role, David founded DCC in 2008. Regarded as an international thought leader in creating global cause platforms, he has lectured on the subject at institutions such as New York University and Trinity College Dublin.
A Boulder Colorado native, David received a Track/Cross Country scholarship to the University of Colorado where he earned four Varsity letters and majored in Art History. After college, David was sponsored by Adidas and competed nationally for the prestigious New York Athletic Club.
David’s lifelong passion and commitment to supporting philanthropic causes was inspired by his Great (x5) Grandfather, Abraham Clark, who signed the Declaration of Independence and was one of the few Representatives who would not ratify the United States Constitution until a Bill of Rights was added.
David’s bold creativity and determination are the driving forces behind all of the DCC projects and initiatives brought to life by the DCC team of experienced media professionals.
Gerry Byrne
Gerry Byrne launched his media and entertainment consultancy, Fidelis Global Enterprises LLC, on January 1, 2010, following the sale of the Nielsen Media & Entertainment Group he ran as Senior Vice President. Additionally, he was Chairman and Founder of the Quills Literacy Foundation leading the 2005 launch of “The Quills,” a consumer-driven book awards program broadcast on the NBC/Universal Stations.
Gerry joined Stagebill Media as President and Chief Executive Officer and partner in April 2000, providing performance programs for over 120 venues including Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center. Prior to Stagebill, Gerry was the Group Vice-President and Publisher of Variety and Daily Variety for well over a decade. Gerry was the start-up publisher of Television Week and Crain’s New York Business.
Gerry served as a United States Marine Corps Officer in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969, and was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon and the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V. For the past twelve years Gerry and former Marine Harvey Keitel have co-chaired and produced “The Marine Corps Birthday Gala” held each year in New York City. Most recently Gerry co-created the “Above & Beyond” public service initiative for The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, which is supported by every US President and branch of the US Military.
In June 2009, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Gerry with the “Made in New York” Award for his support of the Gotham entertainment and media scene. Gerry is a member of The Media Council of The Paley Center, The British Academy of Film & Television Arts, The New York Athletic Club, and The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick. Gerry is a native New Yorker and a 1966 graduate of Fordham College.
Maurice Linnane
Maurice Linnane has been working in film and television for over two decades. His debut as a director saw him at the helm of an MTV Rocumentary on U2, back at the beginning of the band’s “Zoo TV” world tour. Maurice spent two years on the road with U2, ending up as the Artistic Director of their media-intensive escapade. As a result, Maurice became a frequent collaborator with Ireland’s most famous musical export as well as many other Irish artists of note.
Internationally, he has directed work for such as The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, The Foo Fighters, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire and Nora Jones. The project for Garth involved following him around the world for over a year as he performed outside of America for the very first time. The resulting program was a huge success when aired in America on NBC. He has also produced music specials for PBS – “Celtic Celebration‚” a documentary on U2 called “A Year in Pop” for ABC. In November 2002, he completed the set of American Networks with the CBS broadcast of “U2 Live from Slane.”
Other career highlights include producing and directing “Everywhere But Home,” the platinum selling live DVD for the Grammy winning Foo Fighters. Maurice continues to produce the Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame’s induction movie annually, and shot the first-ever performance of Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s opus‚”Smile,” in London’s Festival Hall.
Michael Page
Specializing in Full-Concept Branding and Production/Event Design, Michael Page founded his Los Angeles-based firm, Trike Communications, in 1999. After having been well established in the entertainment branding world for ten years prior, his award-winning design and art direction is renowned in the Creative Branding world.
Michael’s ability to execute art using a wide range of visual mediums has powerfully translated to stage design, packaging, web, retail, and countless commercial applications. The spectrum of experience and cutting-edge innovation he brings to the branding process provides unique design solutions for a diverse audience.
His signature style is both immersive and affecting, and has allowed him to work side by side with industry greats on projects ranging from packaging for Quincy Jones and Rod Stewart to stage design for Carrie Underwood, The Country Music Awards and The Jonas Brothers. Clients have included Disney, Warner Records, Virgin, Universal, the Grammy Foundation, and Fender, as well as numerous other indy and major record labels. Corporate and Non-Profit groups such as Junior Achievement of America, Film Aid International, and City of Hope round out the client list. Noteworthy projects include the Quincy Jones promotional campaign and Production Design for the Emmy Award-Winning PBS Special “Benise, Nights of Fire.”
Michael’s work has earned him Corporate Design Annual awards for the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame merchandising logo and the 40th annual Grammy telecast logo. His shows and packaging have been recognized in leading industry publications HOW magazine and Communication Arts, as well as by the Independent Music Awards, The Grammy Foundation and The Emmy Foundation.
Jeremy Pearce
Jeremy Pearce is an attorney with over 25 years’ experience in the music business.
After two years as a business affairs manager with a UK independent record label, he joined CBS Records International, first as Director of Business affairs for Europe, and later as VP CBS Songs International, based in Paris.
Jeremy left to join Miles Copeland, working as a manager with his stable of artists which included The Police, and as managing director of his record label and music publishing company. He next joined Sony Music in London, where he founded its Licensed Repertoire Division to develop relationships with independent labels. While at LRD he signed among others, two of the most important UK rock acts to emerge in the “Britpop” era: Suede and Oasis.
In 1996, Jeremy left Sony to set up V2 Records for Sir Richard Branson and served as its Global CEO until 2002. In this capacity he was responsible for establishing V2′s network of international affiliates and the signing and development of acts such as Stereophonics, Moby, Tom Jones, Underworld and Mercury Rev.
Since leaving V2, Jeremy has acted as an artist manager, music publisher and legal consultant, with clients who including Amanda Ghost, internationally successful songwriter and now President, Epic Records, USA;, Boy George; and Scott McFarnon, artist and writer of “Red,” a big hit for Daniel Merriweather in 2009.
Jeremy initiated the creation of the largest selling charity single in history, “Candle in the Wind 1997.” When Princes Diana was killed, he proposed a remake of the iconic song to Sir Elton John, Bernie Taupin and Richard Branson. To date, the song has sold more than 37 million copies worldwide.
David Rose
David Rose has been working as a portrait photographer, specializing in personality portraits, since 1990. His photos have appeared in magazines that include Vanity Fair, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, Vogue, Esquire, National Geographic, Paris Match, Entertainment Weekly and Movieline. He has shot advertising and promotional assignments for numerous entertainment and media networks, including Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Warner Brothers Pictures, NBC and ABC Television.
Some highlights of David’s career include traveling to Nelson Mandela’s home in South Africa to shoot the official portrait for Mandela’s “46664” concert promotion, and ten years as Bruce Springsteen’s personal photographer. During this time, he photographed two Springsteen album covers, concert tour promotion material and numerous personal shoots with Bruce’s family and friends. He has also photographed such famous personalities as Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Depp, Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, Jim Carrey, Willie Nelson, Kate Winslet, Kevin Spacey, Owen Wilson, Billy Bob Thornton, Kevin Bacon, Lisa Marie Presley, and Ethan Hawke.
Seth Shomes
Seth Shomes is one of the touring world’s premier independent entertainment agents. After graduating from Tufts University in Boston, his career started at the esteemed Associated Booking Corporation (ABC) in New York where he trained under legendary agent Oscar Cohen. In 1996, Seth founded Day After Day Productions where he oversees a diverse client roster of the world’s greatest artists, entertainers, personalities and theatrical productions.
Regarded as a pioneer within the casino entertainment and marketing field, Seth utilizes his vast relationships to formalize and execute contemporary entertainment strategies for artists and casinos alike that drive ticket sales, retail packages and high roller gaming. Along with his exclusive agency roster, Seth has booked events on a special project basis for entertainers that run the gamut from Snoop Dogg to Robert Plant, and has implemented radio promotions for rock icons such as Pearl Jam and Green Day. Through his efforts, Seth has received praise from the highest levels for his ingenuity in developing unique marketing strategies. Among his various endeavors outside of the casino world, Seth is the co-creator of the popular ROCK THE SOAP themed cruise showcasing daytime television’s biggest stars, as well as the creator and executive producer of multiple television and theatrical projects that are currently in development.
