Matthew Cook is Head of Live Events at Somerset House, where he leads on the delivery of large-scale public programme events including SKATE, Summer Series and This Bright Land. He has over fifteen years’ experience in the arts and heritage sector delivering cultural programmes at arts organisations, venues and festivals including London Borough of Culture 2022, Brighton Dome and Festival, Southbank Centre and The Barbican. He has also worked extensively in the live music industry, having worked for commercial promoters Live Nation and DHP Family and a music consultant for Vans International.