Graham Stanley

Head of Jacaranda Records | 11 Years

Graham has 30 years of experience in the Live Music, Hospitality and Retail industries having worked at every level.

In 2015 he launched Jacaranda Records which today comprises two record shops, two venues & a bar, including the iconic Jacaranda Club on Slater Street in Liverpool, before launching OOP Events in 2018 which now puts on gigs of every level across the county.

Passionate about emerging music, the whole ethos of the companies is laser focused on finding ways to help platform young bands & artists, helping them to launch their career.

catherine Nixon

Head of Operations | 11 Years

Originally from Derry, she moved to Liverpool 20 years ago, and after short stints at Downstairs at Royal Court and Alma De Cuba, Catherine joined the management teams first at Bumper, then Heebie Jeebies, Phase One and The Jacaranda.

Instrumental in the development of Jacaranda Records from right from its conceptual stage Catherine now oversees the day-to-day operations of the entire estate.

“Like most people in hospitality I stumbled into the industry as a student but stayed because I love being part of creating great nights out for people. They can change your life.”

Veso Mhyilov

Head of Live | 10 Years

Veso arrived shortly after the inception of our first shop to become a vital part of the events part of our business and has helped steward the record operation to new heights.

It wasn’t long before he became the head of our events team and helped us execute thousands of events on a yearly basis, from big out store shows to holding the calendar at our HQ/ flagship site The Jacaranda and everything in between. He’s been instrumental in the success of our live operation and has dedicated his long-term future to the company.

Veso and his team have orchestrated events in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Birmingham, and have gone as far as Wales and the Lake District to construct some very special live experiences.

Namina Koroma

Head of Retail | 11 Years

Mina has been part of the Jacaranda Records team since the store since its inception. After moving to Liverpool in 2006 to pursue a career in music and entertainment management, they first crossed paths with Graham and Catherine while working as a full-time DJ on Liverpool’s bar and club scene. Their passion for music and vinyl made them an ideal candidate to help launch the original Jacaranda Records store.

Over the years, Mina has progressed from Sales Assistant to Head of Retail, playing a key role in the development and operation of the stores and venues under the Jacaranda Records brand. They also sit on the Record Store Day UK selection panel, supporting ERA in curating the annual product list.

Oliver Reid

Head of Brand/Marketing | 8 Years

Ollie started off behind the counter in the record store. He now is Head of Brand and Marketing, overseeing every step of album and live projects from social media, to web, physical media, email marketing and more.

If you see something black and blue, it’s Ollie who has designed it. This goes from the drinks menus at The Jacaranda Club, to our new Jacaranda Edition and Lathe-Cut vinyl packages, and everything in-between.

Outside of work, Ollie has designed gig posters for bands such as The Wombats and Sundara Karma, as well as illustrated graphics for clothing brands, and if he’s not got a pencil and paper in-hand you can find him at a hardcore gig.

Andy Free

Head of Production/Technical | 6 Years

Andy has 20+ years experience of international touring in more than 40 countries, with acts from every major label as both FOH engineer and Tour Manager.

When not on tour, Andy was heavily involved in the up and coming music/showcasing scene/club scene in Liverpool providing production for the legendary Bandwagon night, and now Andy is permanently based between The Jacaranda Club and Jacaranda Baltic as our in-house engineer.

Any act that comes through our doors are assured to be in safe hands with Andy behind the audio desk.

PADDY CLEGG

Bookings/Event Manager | 1 Year

Paddy is our Assistant Bookings & Event Manager with 10+ years experience in the live music industry. He helps shape the programme of live music and events. Working closely with artists, promoters, record labels and the wider team, Paddy supports the booking process and coordinates event logistics to ensure every show runs smoothly and audiences have a great experience.

Before joining Jacaranda Records, Paddy was part of the management team at O2 Academy Liverpool, where he oversaw venue operations and event delivery. He has also worked with organisations including Live Nation, SJM Concerts and Ticketmaster, as well as a number of Festivals & local promoters, gaining experience in artist liaison, stage and event coordination, promotion, ticketing and digital marketing.

Jen Kickhefer

Instore/Outstore Co-ordinator | 1 Year

Jen oversees the day to day logistics for our instore/outstore activations, working with the store and venue teams, labels, tour managers and artists teams to create successful events and ensure positive customer experience.

With a BA Honours degree in Media, For the past 12 years Communications and Music from University of Liverpool, Jen immersed herself in the local music scene as a Student Radio DJ / Presenter leading to a career as a session musician, travelling the globe from SXSW America, Glastonbury UK and Zandari Fest, South Korea with appearances on Soccer AM, BBC Introducing and Radio X.

Jen returned to Liverpool working at Sound City Festival for over 4 years. During her time at Sound City as Sponsorship Executive and Brand Activation Manager, Jen collaborated with various companies such as Virgin Music UK, Tunecore, Sentric, and VEVO.

Jack Rowley

Digital Marketing & Socials Manager | 5 Years

Never without a marketing campaign idea, a strategy and his camera, Jack is our dynamic digital marketer and social media manager. He gets his kicks from creating huge exposure through social media, PR, email data and search engines, and turning that attention into the people who come to Jacaranda Records shows and drink at The Jacaranda.

Jack has over 15 years of marketing experience. He began his career at the world’s leading Beatles museum, helping launch its first online ticketing platform and supporting the shift to digital marketing. He later joined the inbound team at one of the UK’s largest HubSpot agencies, where he developed expertise in content strategy, SEO, conversion rate optimisation, paid advertising and marketing automation.

DARIA TOMASZEWSKA

Admin Assistant

Daria supports the planning and delivery of Jacaranda Records’ live shows and album launch events. She has been a part of the Jacaranda team for nearly nine years, building experience across both venue operations and live events.

She started working behind the bar, where she worked closely with promoters, touring artists and local bands, gaining first-hand insight into the grassroots live music scene.

In 2025, Daria joined the events team, where she now supports bookings and live programming, helping coordinate the planning, communication and organisation behind Jacaranda’s shows and album launches, as well as playing a part in bringing new music and artists to the venue.

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