Cerys Cooper is a creative professional based in Dumfries and Galloway.
With a background in music business, achieving an honours degree at University of
the West of Scotland, Cerys has a keen interest and rich skillset covering many aspects
of the creative industries. These range from gig photography, visual art, artist management and Dumfries-based music festival, Hidden Gem Festival, which Cerys founded and continues to direct and produce. Hidden Gem Festival was an idea born out of a love for the local art scene in D&G and a love for the pubs. These places are the heartbeat of the community and artists are the voice of that heartbeat. Hidden Gem Festival celebrates what the region has to offer – the places and people who create and drive the scene. Cerys loves live music and working alongside the many incredible and talented people who help bring her crearive ideas to life.
