Nikki McGavin

I trained as a musician and a composer before working in marketing at the Barbican Centre in London from 2004 - 2006. I was Festival Manager (and later Executive Producer) of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival from 2006 – 2014. 

From 2014 – 2021 I was Lecturer in Events Management at University College Birmingham. I achieved my Postgraduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching in Vocational Subjects with distinction, and I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 

From 2021 – 2024 I worked for Heritage & Culture Warwickshire, Warwickshire County Council’s culture and museums service. I am excited to be lecturing again at University College Birmingham and look forward to supporting the successes of my students. 

•        Essentials of Event Management (Level 5)
•        Digital, Social and Integrated Campaign Management (Level 7)
•        Global Digital Marketing (Level 7)
•        Leading Across Cultures (Level 7)

My research interests include International Festival Management, Designing Event Experiences, Sustainability in Events and Effective Event Management. 

Previous external engagements include consultancy work with Out Of The Machine (involved in helping set up Bristol New Music Festival) and guest lectures at Bath Spa University.