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.

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, is the Executive Producer for all our BBC shows, and oversees other key projects. He specialises in developing existing and new on-air talent.

Damian started his production career in 1998 where he cut his teeth producing the Boy George show for Galaxy and worked his way up to become a BBC Radio 1 producer. Aside from radio and DJing, Damian spent some time as an Artist Manager whilst living in Ibiza. He went on to start his own production company to take his creativity and skills to the next level. He is currently Executive Producer for the Introducing show with Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1, as well as recently producing House Nation with Pete Tong for BBC Radio 2.

Micky has more than 20 years of broadcast production experience, most of it at the BBC. He has worked with Folded Wing since 2010 and has recorded, filmed, edited and mixed some of our biggest projects. Micky's real talent lies beyond just the technical; he brings an essential creative input that can lift our production ideas off the page. 

Pete is the producer of the BBC Music Introducing show on Radio 1 with Huw Stephens and Executive Producer of Selector Radio. Pete joined the team after doing work experience with us in 2012. He previously worked in local BBC and commercial radio, and is a graduate of the BBC's Kick Off training scheme. 

Joe has an extensive career in radio and has worked with numerous iconic broadcasters such as Sir Terry Wogan, Sara Cox, Ken Bruce, Claudia Winkleman and Steve Wright. He spent some time running the Radio 2 Book Club and is the host of the literary podcast Book Off! Joe is currently the producer of The Swing and Big Band Show with Clare Teal on BBC Radio 2.

Starting off his love for radio by working at Reprezent, Cassidy has worked his way up the broadcast ladder producing and presenting specialist radio shows. He has worked on student, community and national radio, as well as across the BBC Radio networks (Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6Music & Asian Network). Cassidy started his relationship with Folded Wing through the SRA Selector, and is now currently the Producer of The Selector.

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 Assistant Producer for BBC Music Introducing with Huw Stephens on Radio 1, The Swing and Big Band Show with Clare Teal on Radio 2, and Selector Radio with Jamz Supernova.

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, working across multiple projects at Folded Wing, predominantly on The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2.

Sian first got into radio through her student radio at Leeds and went on to hosting a series of Friday night shows and a weekly feature on Huw Stephens’ show on BBC Radio Cymru and covered the Chillest Show on Radio 1 as part of their New Voices. She joined Folded Wing as a Broadcasting Assistant and currently works across multiple projects. 

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.

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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