Meet The Team
beth black.
Co-Director
beth is a musician and advocate based in Glasgow
She has what she lovingly calls a “portfolio career” which thus far has involved working in schools for disabled children, running songwriting workshops inside prisons, founding a feminist choir, playing in many DIY bands and most recently, making a start on a PhD.
Her most active bands are flinch. (somewhere between emo and indie pop) and Slowlight (somewhere between post-hardcore and dad rock).
beth volunteered on the 2017, 2018 and 2019 summer schools.
Alice Black
Co-Director (she/they)
Glasgow-based musician and producer Alice is an intersectional feminist passionate about youth leadership.
She's worked with youth and arts organizations globally with Girls Rock in Latvia, Estonia and California as well as Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.
A multi-instrumentalist, she fronts punk band Venus In The Lake and plays bass for Sister Ghost. Also an established TV producer, her credits include shows for Netflix, BBC, Channel 4, and Apple TV.
Lorn Rankin
Board Member (she/they)
Lorn is a bassist, graphic illustrator, Canva expert, and NYT mini crossword pro.
After finishing their research masters, she now works in community and marketing for a local charity.
Lorn, who couldn't afford music lessons growing up, now thrives in the local girl band Flinch and other projects, embracing the creative side of band life and always ready to design fun merch!
Lucy Taylor-Bloom
Board Member
Lucy is a Glasgow-based musician and educator, and the lead vocalist of the punk rock all-girl band Venus in The Lake.
With a degree in teaching, Lucy has years of experience working with children and young adults in low-income communities, leading and creating arts and gardening projects focused on empowering young people.
Her youth-led, nurture-based approach is rooted in feminist values, supporting the next generation of creatives.
Lucy has held management roles in social enterprises, combining her passion for social justice with leadership and business expertise.
Fi Jones
Board Member (she/her)
Glasgow-based content producer and Marketing girly, Fi has a passion for music and a background in factual TV and digital formats, working with brands like BBC Three and BBC Introducing.
A former content lead for BBC Scotland's music strand, TUNE, she has a knack for creating engaging music content for young audiences.
Despite her self-proclaimed "lack of musical skills," Fi serves as the kids biggest cheerleader and offers valuable industry insights.
Ugmo
Mascot (woof/woof)
Ugmo is literally a dog.
An ally to GRG, Ugmo’s credentials are that he’s very cute and loves to cuddle/play!