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James Drury

Editor, The Guide

James Drury is an accomplished director and editor with extensive experience in journalism, copywriting, and editorial management across various sectors. Since May 2017, James has served as the Director of Words and Photos, providing services to clients in the arts and culture sectors. Additionally, since April 2022, James has been the Special Projects Editor for IQ Magazine, overseeing several key annual publications related to the live entertainment industry. James has also been the Editor of The Guide at the Barbican Centre since September 2017 and previously held roles as Editor In Chief at Londonist Ltd and Director at Festival Awards Ltd. James's editorial journey began with positions at AUDIENCE MEDIA LTD, SPG Media, and the Kent and Sussex Courier, where responsibilities ranged from driving content for international music magazines to leading the editorial team as Chief Reporter.

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