endaf roberts
Creative Freelancer
Contact
contact@highgradegrooves.com
• 07795 485240 •
www.highgradegrooves.com
Teaching / Workshops
I regularly teach music production and DJ sessions all around Wales. Ages include
children of primary school age - adults. run weekly sessions at schools around
Gwynedd and Mon including special needs schools as well as working with
community groups and organizations.
Music
I am an artist who is well known in Wales for my collaborations with Welsh
Language artists. I've performed across the UK and Europe, notable performances
include BBC Maida Vale, New Skool Rules Rotterdam, MIF, BAFTA Wales.
Music Production
I've worked a lot with TV / Radio / Theater organizations producing assets such as
TV Signature tracks, Radio Jingle packages, Theatrical works ect
Project Management
I've created and run projects with budgets ranging from £1500 - £40000. Many of
these have been run under both of my businesses. During this time we have
supported countless creatives, hundreds of young people and left our mark on the
arts in Wales.
Most recent examples
Prospekt (£15000 funded by Youth Music)
We took on 15 young people (below 25) many of whom had little experience in the
live events scene. Together we created a new events brand 'Sizzling Hot' and run
successful events in venues across North Wales. This project offered paid
opportunities for the people involved to work in different roles over a 6 month
period. We also hosted weekly zoom sessions with industry professionals offering
insight and knowlege relating to the events industry and arts as a whole. Many of
the young people involved have gone on to run their own events.
Sbardun (£40000 funded by Arts Council of Wales, Creative Wales and Eos)
We recruited 5 established music producers in Wales to work with participants
who applied to our open call to create a total of 5 tracks that was released as an
EP on Dydd Miwsig Cymru on our label High Grade Grooves. We took on 10 young
musicians who applied, each having the opportunity to work with these
established producers. Alongside the release we hosted gigs to promote it
involving all of the participants from the EP.
Experience
I've worked on many projects as a freelancer in various roles over my career.
Here is a list of some of the organisations I've worked with:
Fran Wen
Gwallgofiad
Gwasanaeth Cerdd Ysgolion Gwynedd a Mon
Galeri Caernarfon
Pontio
Cwmni Da
Ceidiog
BBC
These assignments include
Teaching
Music Production
Live Theatre
TV
Radio
Workshops
Business
I currently run 2 businesses High Grade Events LTD and High Grade Grooves
Academy LTD which is a non profit organization. Over the past few years we have
run arts projects across Wales with the following priorities
Helping / Mentoring young people
Supporting the Welsh Language
Creating opportunities for creatives based in Wales
We have been awarded grant funding by the following organizations
Arts Council of Wales
Creative Wales
Youth Music
Ty Cerdd
Help Musicians
EoS
PRS
PPL
Education
2007 – 2010
BTEC Music Technology Coleg Menai
2010 – 2014
Bsc Music Technology, University of South Wales
Professional Skills
Music Production
Project Management
Securing Grant Funds
Social Media
Teaching / Mentoring
Employment
Before committing to my music career full time in 2019 I held positions at Venue Cymru & Grwp Llandrillo Menai as a Technician, using my Sound & Lighting skills for theatrical productions, conferences, live music events and more.