Services
Every day, we work with the best UK and international musicians and performers – both established and emerging. They trust us to help deliver their music and their message with professionalism and creativity. Folded Wing have an unmatched understanding of the evolving relationship between artists, content and brands – and we can make that relationship work for you.
We take pride in delivering the highest quality audio content, whether it’s a branded podcast, an internationally syndicated weekly show or a crafted BBC documentary. We can create everything from a 30-second commercial to a fully functioning radio station and our technical standards, innovation and attention to detail are second to none. Our state-of-the-art studio is also available to hire.
Folded Wing will help place your audio content in the most effective location – whether that’s iTunes, leading music blogs, online fan communities or international radio stations. Every project – no matter what size – benefits from our digital broadcast and specialist music expertise.
Team
Karen is passionate about music and radio, and about finding new ways to combine the two. That’s why she set up Folded Wing, and why it’s now recognised as one of the most innovative production companies around. She developed her production skills at BBC Radio 1, including seven years with Gilles Peterson’s legendary Worldwide show. She’s a respected club DJ and an authority on a wide range of cutting edge music.
Ella-mai arrived at Folded Wing from the BBC World Service and Nations Division, where she was Senior Adviser to the Executive Leadership Team. Prior to that she was Editor of Radio 4’s live daily arts programme, Front Row - and has had a diverse career in both speech and music programming: from high profile live music OB's to beat-mixed electronic music podcasts.
Nat has over 20 years’ experience supporting and organising all types of people from a huge variety of industries. She joined Folded Wing in 2021 armed with an expansive passion for music, radio, all that goes in-between plus boundless enthusiasm.
Karl started his radio journey aged 15 presenting on a local community station and never looked back. After spells on student and internet radio, then 6 years at the BBC producing arts and culture programmes and documentaries, he joined Folded Wing.
Pippa found her love for radio whilst studying at the University of East Anglia, where she also started up a cassette tape label and the first student-led festival there. At Folded Wing, she is the Producer of BBC Introducing on Radio 1 with Gemma Bradley, BBC Introducing on R1 Dance with Jaguar, and Selector Radio with Jamz Supernova for the British Council.
Matt got into radio through volunteering at a local community station where he then went on to study at Point Blank Music School. Upon completing his course, he was offered a place on the internship programme where he was then promoted to a Production Assistant then Assistant Producer, working across multiple projects at Folded Wing.
Ian is one of the most experienced programme makers in UK radio, with more than three decades as a producer, presenter, editor and senior leader. He joined Folded Wing in 2007 and is the Executive Producer for many of our BBC shows including Jamie Cullum’s BBC Radio 2 show, and oversees other key projects. He specialises in developing existing and new on-air talent.
Sandie has a very special interest in Folded Wing’s continued success, as CEO Karen P’s Mum. She’s had many years experience in office management and book-keeping, including running the UK office for an international freight forwarding company. Her main interests are being Karen’s number one fan, and proudest Mum.
Fran has been immersed in music all her life, from DJ’ing to Radio production including The Hot Pot Show with Mr Scruff & Treva Whateva, Electric Souls Sound System with The Unabombers and working on shows such as The Essential Mix (BBC R1). Her experience and enthusiasm are limitless which makes her a perfect asset working with our team on FTLOHH.
Fancy gaining an insight into what our team of music lovers are listening to right now? Be sure to check out our Spotify playlists!
Partnerships
The Radio Academy is a charity dedicated to the promotion of excellence in UK radio and audio production. Folded Wing is a patron of the Radio Academy.
Folded Wing is a member of Audio UK, a non-profit making body that represents the interests and needs of the UK’s independent radio production industry.
Folded Wing is proud to partner with jazz talent development organisation Tomorrows Warriors on Roots to the Future.
Roots to the Future is a new audio industry development scheme that aims to increase diverse representation at entry level in the audio production industry.
Company Awards
2011 Indie of the Year (Gold Winner)
In 2011 Folded Wing were named Indie of the Year (Gold Winner) at The Radio Academy & Radio Independents Group’s Radio Production Awards (now called the Audio Production Awards).
“The judges were struck by the diversity of Folded Wing’s output both in terms of their sounds and of their client base and perhaps above all by their extraordinary growth in difficult economic times.”
The Radio Academy/RIG
Folded Wing were named among the UK’s most innovative companies in the 2012 Smarta 100 Awards.
The awards recognise small businesses which are mould-breaking, dynamic and make a significant difference in their industries.
The ARIAS (Audio and Radio Industry Awards), previously the Radio Academy Awards, recognise the best of the best in the UK radio industry and celebrate outstanding achievement.
2016 - Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2 won Silver for Music Broadcaster of the Year
2014 - Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2 won Gold for Best Music Programme
2013 - Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2 was nominated for Music Broadcaster of the Year
2008 - Our Bookslam podcast won Gold for Best Internet Programme
The New York Festival's International Radio Program Awards honours radio programming and promotions in all lengths and formats from radio stations, networks, and independent producers from around the globe.
2014 - Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2 won a Bronze Award
2013 - Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2 won a Silver Award
2012 - Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2 won a Silver Award
2011 - Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2 won 2 x Bronze Awards
2011 - The Selector for The British Council won a Bronze Award
