Meet the Team
Brockley Max relies on the time and goodwill of dozens of local residents, with a taskforce of volunteers to help sell raffle tickets, steward events, run workshops and generally keep things running.
Behind the scenes, the organising committee make sure the festival happens in the first place. We apply for funding, liaise with Lewisham Council to use public sites and organise the publicity and festival structure.
Here’s the team that makes it all happen.
Moira Tait
Festival Director
Moira has lived in the area for 34 years and started Brockley Max in 2001 to provide opportunities for local artists to showcase their work. When not working on the festival, she’s a voice over artist, and lectures on archaeology in SE Asia and Europe.
Rosie Hattersley
Co-Director & Programme Designer
Rosie has been involved with the festival for the past fifteen years. A journalist, editor and teacher as well as a keen crafter, Rosie designs and puts together the Brockley Max programme each year.
Jeff Roberts
Board Member
A Brockley resident since 2006, Jeff supports the development of the annual programme by connecting talent and venues. As an urbanist, he is an advocate for better public realm with specific interests in parks, street markets, festivals, and temporary installations.
June
Events Co-ordinator
June moved to Brockley in 2015, enjoying the local community feel as well as access to all that London has to offer. She became involved with Brockley Max in 2022 and will be co-ordinating events again this year.
Emma
Max In The Park Organiser
Emma lives in Sydenham and has been involved with Brockley max for six years.
Darren Debono
Website Developer
Darren has been part of the Brockley Max team since 2015. An experienced software architect & developer, Darren started out by helping list events on the Brockley Max website, and has gone on to take a more active role in modernising the site.
Jean
Sponsorship & Advertising Manager
Jean grew up in New Cross and has lived in Ladywell since 2001. She has worked extensively in the music industry and radio broadcast and now runs her own healthcare business in Ladywell. Jean is a huge believer in the power of the community and loves South East London because of its unique cohesive atmosphere. She has been an attendee of Brockley Max Festival since 2001 and worked with the Festival Radio team for the last 2 years. This year she is taking on the role of Sponsorship Manager and she looks forward to speaking to local businesses and organisations who would like to get involved and be part of this amazing annual festival.
Yezi
Stages Co-ordinator Assistant
Yezi is currently a music student. It is the third year she has been in SE London. She has a huge passion working in the live music industry, and is excited for joining the team this year.
Christine
Creative Producer/Outreach Lead
Christine is an interdisciplinary artist and community practitioner who has spent years working with communities in south london, creating spaces for collaboration, connection, and collective creativity. She is a co-director of Soundcamp, a community producer with Sounds Like Chaos, and an active member of No Borders in Climate Justice, collaborating with others to imagine more just, connected, and ecologically attuned futures.
Lara
Tiktok Suprema!
Lara is a Goldsmiths Promotional Media graduate. With experience in social media management and promotional filmmaking, she is excited to bring her creativity to Brockley Max.
Rosalyn
Assistant Event Co-ordinator
Born and bred in the surrounding areas of the borough. Having worked in TV production for the past 6 years I am now focusing on broadening my horizons starting at home.
Jo
Assistant Events co-ordinator
Jo moved to Forest Hill during lockdown and has enjoyed going to Brockley Max events over the last few years. She is excited to be bringing her organisational skills to support the team this year.
Jerome and Crystal
Radio Station Managers
Since 2012, Jerome and Crystal have run the Brockley Max radio station. Both grew up in Lewisham, and they have over 30 years experience in radio, broadcasting 1 Harmony Radio from Brockley.