Ollie Russell-Pearcey

Industry Judge

Ollie Russell-Pearcey handles UK Artist Liaison at Blackstar Amplification based in Northamptonshire. Sniffing out new and emerging talent is what keeps Blackstar Amps on stage with some of the hottest emerging bands on the UK music scene.

Blackstar Amps are also on stage with established acts such as Razorlight, Stereophonics, Lost Prophets, Supergrass, Ocean Colour Scene and many more.

Music Manager Judge

After spending most of his teens in bands, Ollie went on to study Arts Management at the Arts University College at Bournemouth whilst promoting live music in the Dorset area. Ollie graduated and while still fresh-faced and bleary-eyed he joined Blackstar Amps as a customer service rep where he was quickly offered the UK Artist Liaison role.

Live Music Judge

Not just an office monkey, Ollie has experienced the live music industry from the deep dark depths of UK toilet tours to full scale, big budget rock shows. If you’re after endorsement from the world’s fastest growing amp superpower you have to go through Ollie first!

Blackstar are the official Guitar amp sponsor of Live and Unsigned and have supported contestants with fantastic prizes throughout the competition.

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