I am a composer, multi-instrumentalist and creative producer based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. As a composer and musician, I write a mixture of contemporary classical and neo-folk pieces for stage, film and concert hall and perform as a cellist, pianist, singer and accordionist in a variety of creative settings. 

In 2008 I won the National Centre for Early Music Young Composers Competition for 'Stabat Mater', which was performed by the Tallis Scholars in Beverley Minster. In 2013 I musical directed and arranged Joe Hisaishi's score for an international stage production of Studio Ghibli's film 'Princess Mononoke' that toured to London and Japan. Between 2016-2018 I played with contemporary classical ensemble Aeyther, which resulted in studio album 'Into the Forest' and performances around the country.

My Fantasy for Viola and Orchestra was premiered by the Hull Philharmonic in May 2019, with award-winning soloist Timothy Ridout. In 2020 I collaborated with Lyricist and Songwriter Rosie Bristow to produce full-length musical Rum Punch, which merged traditional musical theatre, folk and contemporary classical music with puppetry, circus and performance. Other previous composition clients include The D Project, Circus Central, Theatre Space NE, Life & Limb Puppets and Woven Nest Theatre. 

Currently I am writing 'Requiem for a Fading World' as one of SageGateshead's Artists in Residence 2022-2023. The Requiem seeks to merge the traditional Latin text with secular, original English lyrics to tell a fantastical, environmentally-themed narrative for modern day audiences.

As a creative producer I am the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Moving Parts Arts CIO, which produces the biennial Moving Parts: Newcastle Puppetry Festival. Now in its fourth edition, the festival won The Journal Culture Award for 'Best Newcomer' in 2018. 

I am also the Co-Director of Puppets in Beverley Ltd, which produces the award-winning Beverley Puppet Festival founded by Anna Ingleby, and Co-Artistic Director of Tatwood Puppets, which produces touring work featuring puppetry, visual theatre and original soundtracks.

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Website: www.kerrintatman.com

Steve has seen a meteoric rise in his popularity and wider public recognition, including airplay and positive feedback, with his music appealing to a growing acoustic audience who enjoy self-styled individual songwriters. These days Steve mainly tours and gigs with bass guitarist Ian Catchpole and Simon Ambrose on drums.The band formed shortly after the album launch of the 3rd album "Boy On A Beach" at the Stables.This album was tremendously received and it allowed the band to tour the UK between March and September 2008.

During this time they worked on Steves’ 4th studio album “Ungodly Hour” with most of the song arrangements by Ian Catchpole and this was recorded between January 2009 and October 2009 in North London.A strong track named "Knolls Wood" went off to be mastered at the Abbey Road Studios in St Johns wood.

Some tracks draw on Steve’s many influences from several contemporary song writers such as Ray Lamontagne,Damien Rice, Josh Ritter,Tom Petty and Crowded House,earlier years of listening, included Neil Young, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Carole King, Jonie Mitchell, Donovan, Jonathan Kelly, Don McLean, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Eagles.

Music for people who drink red wine and wonder.

Resident DJ for Love To Be and Funky Love.

Owner of FUNK MY DISCO & FUNK MY HOUSE.

I was a resident at all points north , Rise at the Leadmil, Plug for 6 years on Saturdays and after gigs with Liily Allen , justice, the gossip , Pete tong, de la soul. the forum/ halcyon plus Love To Be.Twisted with Chris Lake and the back house room at Jump Around  Dj for  Barbara tucker P.A  tour warmup Dj . Fibre on sundays in Leeds . Secret sessions/Cuckoo box. for Richard Williams who has always supported me since the start and put ne foward for the Love to be a resident DJ competition at the Adelphi nightclub . Which led me to the legendary Plug nightclub and playing for the Ministry of sound tour and Hed Kandi and also played at Republic/ Gatecrasher and the legendary Bed nightclub in the late 90s. 
I can be discoey or tecchnp , and mainly house but it’s always funky  soulful and driving. 
I’m also a DJ promoter for pure DJs and European and UK tour promoter for the Sugarhill gang and Melle Mel and Scorpio.

I am a Yorkshire-based Composer and Performer, with a Masters Degree in Music (Composition) and a 2:1 BA Honours Degree in Music and Film Studies. With industry experience composing for corporate films, theatre productions and websites, I provide bespoke composition for any requirements.

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