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The People Behind CMG
We’re a powerhouse of creativity, passion, and real-world experience — bringing music, media, and performance to life for people of all ages.
From the studio to the stage and out into the community, we create opportunities for individuals to build confidence, develop their craft, and experience what creativity can truly unlock.
CAMERON MILLS
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
(DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD DEVON)
Cameron Mills is an award-winning performer, producer, and educator on a mission to redefine how creative education works in the UK.
Born and raised in Devon, Cameron’s journey began in performance, going on to tour extensively across the UK and Ireland and perform at major venues including the National Concert Hall in Dublin. His work has earned recognition at prestigious events such as the ITV Classic Brit Awards, alongside appearances on BBC television and radio.
It was through mentoring young people, however, that his focus truly took shape. Seeing how often traditional education overlooks creativity and confidence, Cameron set out to build something different — a model based on real-world experiences, performance, and personal growth.
That vision became the Cameron Mills Group.
Since then, Cameron has worked with and developed countless young creatives, helping them build confidence and step into music, media, and performance. One of the most notable moments came with Bow Community Primary School’s recording of A Million Dreams, which reached number 2 in the Amazon Music pop chart, gaining widespread attention and even a personal response from Hugh Jackman.
Alongside his work in education, Cameron has collaborated with a wide range of globally recognised artists and public figures, including Billy Idol, Girls Aloud, Boney M, Peter Andre, JLS, and members of the Sex Pistols. His experience across both performance and industry continues to shape the real-world, relevant approach that defines his work today.
In recognition of his entrepreneurial vision and impact, Cameron has been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year five times, including at the Great British Business Awards, EntreConf, and the Exeter Impact Awards. Under his leadership, the Cameron Mills Group has also received major honours including Start-Up of the Year at the South West Business Awards, Best New Business at the Exeter Living Awards and Highly Commended at the Exeter Living Awards.
Beyond CMG, Cameron supports the wider creative community as a Trustee for B Sharp Music in Dorset and as an advisory Trustee at South West Music School, contributing to its mission of providing high-quality music education to young people across the region.
At the heart of everything he does is a simple belief: confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something that can be built, given the right environment, support, and opportunity.
Loves: cars, food, walks, Paloma Faith and performing.
JAMES MARDON
EXETER AREA MANAGER & GUITAR TUTOR
(DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEAD)
James has been playing guitar for 17 years, studied music at college and university and has a degree in Professional Musicianship. When not teaching, he performs in a few bands and as a solo musician up and down the country, as well as tours in Norway, Poland, Czech Republic and festival appearances in the UK and Romania. He enjoys most styles of music including jazz, rock, blues, classical, folk and heavy metal.
Loves: gigging, writing, recording and performing music live, travelling and animals.
MATTHEW GEORGE
PLYMOUTH AREA MANAGER AND STUDIO 54 ENGINEER/PRODUCER
Matthew has spent the last 20 years writing and performing music - throwing himself into every challenge - from extreme metal bands in sweaty clubs, indie bands on festival stages, and acoustic duos in the most sophisticated bars. Alongside his relentless dedication to guitar, he thoroughly enjoys playing bass, drums, and has a whole wealth of experience producing and engineering, both in the studio and live.
Passing on the gift of music is hugely important to Matthew, which is why he’s spent the last decade sharing his experience by teaching instruments and leading young bands in a variety of schools, youth clubs, festivals, and everywhere in-between.
Loves: gigs, tea, the great outdoors
e: matthew@cameronmillsgroup.com
JACK MARTIN
RECORD PRODUCER AND MIXING ENGINEER
Jack is an experienced Record Producer, Recording and Mixing Engineer based in Devon, bringing over a decade of professional industry experience to the Cameron Mills Group. He has worked with major artists and projects including Liam Payne, Tempa T, Jordan Davies, Ken Scott (The Beatles, Pink Floyd), UMG, BBC and NHS delivering industry-standard production across a wide range of genres.
Jack is passionate about helping artists develop their sound and confidence in the studio. He believes great records are built on trust, creativity and strong collaboration, and he loves guiding artists from early ideas through to a polished final release. His approach combines technical precision with a relaxed, supportive atmosphere that allows performers to give their best.
Alongside his production work, Jack is dedicated to mentoring emerging talent, sharing real-world insight into songwriting, recording and the music industry — helping the next generation turn ambition into professional-quality music.
Loves: cars, country and music
AMELIE BOWLER
THE ROCK PROJECT EXETER BASS TUTOR & LEARNING SUPPORT
Amelie is a talented bass tutor for our Rock Project sessions in Exeter. She also provides extra assistance for students who need 1:1 support.
Loves: All kinds of music, songwriting, animals, chocolate and going to gigs.
CHARLIE FURNEAUX
THE ROCK PROJECT EXETER DRUM TUTOR
Charlie has been drumming for over nine years and for the past two of those, he's been teaching in the local area in and out of schools.
Loves: Passing on his knowledge and skills to anyone eager to learn
GRAHAM HAYTER
YOUNG ANIMATORS TUTOR
Graham graduated from Mid-Glamorgan University with a degree in animation. He then worked in-house in the animation industry for a couple of animation studios on various traditional 2D and 2D cut-out animated children's TV shows for nearly 9 years, before going freelance, working on such shows as : Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids, Binka, Funky Valley & Funky Town and Poppy Cat.
He has also run animation workshops for over 14 years, teaching stop-motion, digital 2D, cut-out, and traditional animation techniques. As well as this, he is known for his writing, illustrating, and self-publishing a series of children's picture books called "Commander Snelk's Band of Misfit Aliens" which are available on Amazon.
Loves: Animation, TV and Cinema
CHRISTIAN TEBBUTT
YOUNG DJS AND SONGWRITERS TUTOR
Christian is a passionate music educator, musician, and producer. He holds a PGCE from Plymouth and spent 12 years teaching secondary music and music technology in schools across Devon.
Prior to his teaching career, Christian worked as a session musician in London, performing with major acts across the UK, including a standout performance with Elbow at Abbey Road. Alongside his performance and studio work, he has extensive experience teaching singing, cello, and guitar.
Loves: songwriting/producing, gadgets, tennis, watermelon, vinyl.
KARMA TUCKER
SOUTH WEST END LEAD
Karma is a seasoned performer with over 20 years of international experience, having performed across the UK, New York, and the Middle East. She has acted in Shakespeare plays, toured in musical theatre, and performed in tribute shows. In 2009, her vocal harmony duo reached the finals of the 'Entertainer of the Year' competition, receiving praise from The Stage Magazine.
In addition to her performing career, Karma is a dedicated educator with a BA in Choreography, a PGCE, and 15 years of teaching experience across various levels. She has taught at colleges, academies, and universities, currently teaching Musical Theatre at the University of Plymouth. In 2020, she and a colleague were awarded Teacher of the Year.
As a director, choreographer, and vocal coach, Karma has worked on major productions at venues like His Majesty’s Theatre and Disneyland Paris. Her students have gone on to successful careers in the industry.
Karma continues to perform, most recently with the ABBA tribute band 'Take a Chance on Us' at events like Boardmasters and Brixham Theatre.
Loves: dark chocolate, coffee, travel, nature, animals, yoga, teaching, performing, watching shows.
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LUCY ATKINSON
IMAGE AND STYLE LEAD
Lucy’s ancestral heritage is deeply embedded in the arts. She knew there was no point in fighting it, so she studied Costume & Theatre Design at the London College of Fashion. Moving to Brighton she had a chance meeting with legendary rock photographer Fin Costello, they worked closely together for many years producing album covers, editorial & promotional shots for Aled Jones, Lemmy (Motörhead), AFI, Bruce Dickinson and Cradle of Filth to mention a few. Lucy’s side of the partnership was artist liaison, styling sets, costumes and make up.
The wanderlust caught up with her and she moved to Western Australia where she expanded her career; styling for iconic Perth luxury fashion brand Ruth Tarvydas, set styling & making for Phenomenon Events and Personal Stylist for local bands & private clients. She also spent 4 years as the Project Manager, Set Stylist & Artist Liaison for the Big Day Out, Soundwave, Origin & Disconnect Festivals, supporting artists such as Iggy Pop, Marilyn Manson, Slash, Lily Allen, Muse and Eagles Of Death Metal.
She moved to Devon a year ago and is embracing everything this wonderful county has to offer.
DAVID ANDREWS
CREATIVE LEAD, VERN ALLEN GROUP
David is the creative lead for our partners, the Vern Allen Group. He is responsible for photography and video production and looks after our recording studio.
With a keen eye for detail and an ever expanding knowledge of digital production in both visual and audio fields.
David has spent over 20 years within the entertainment industry as a holiday park entertainments team member, manager and cabaret act. David has performed his own brand of comedy, magic and stunt show at venues across the country and Europe.
Loves: reading, learning new skills, motorbikes and coffee.
JAMIE McGOWAN
MUSIC PRODUCER & TALENT BOOKER FOR VERN ALLEN GROUP
Jamie is one of our liaisons with the Vern Allen Group. Jamie has been a gigging musician from the age of 15, and he is the frontman of the rock group GT. When not on stage Jamie is often found in the studio mixing, mastering or creating original music for our clientele.
Loves: music, fast cars and Scottish whiskey.
JACK WHITE
ROADIE & SESSION/STUDIO ASSISTANT
Jack plays the drums, guitar and piano. He loves to perform live and you will often see him assisting at our sessions or in the studio. He is also the world's best roadie and heads on the road with Cameron and the band for their live shows across the country. It just so happens that his name is quite musical too!
Loves: making and listening to music, playing drums, and the Arctic Monkeys.