Leila d'Aronville

INDEPENDENT PRODUCER & CONSULTANT
FOUNDER, NORTH-EAST CULTURAL FREELANCERS
CREATIVE PRODUCER, NORTHERN ROOTS

Leila has worked in the cultural sector in the North East for over 20 years; most recently founding North East Cultural Freelancers which advocates and works on behalf of cultural freelancers and independents in the North East of England. Leila also leads Northern Roots – a music development agency which presents a diverse programme of music and supports marginalised artists through mentoring and platforming opportunities.

Leila has a passion and drive to put people at the heart of the cultural sector, developing equity and encouraging collaboration and collaborative leadership. She has an aspiration for the North East of England to becoming the best place to be a cultural working in the UK.