Jon Drape

Jon Drape is a Mancunian with extensive experience in the event production industry. They served as Production Manager at FAC51 The Hacienda from 1991 to 1997 and later took on the role of Live Director at Ear to the Ground from 2003 to 2013. Currently, Jon is the Managing Director at Ground Control Productions UK, overseeing major music festivals and events, and holds positions as Director at Freight Island and as a Shareholder at Broadwick. They also served as Director at Engine No 4 from 2019 to 2023.