DHP Family Hires London Venue Programmer

Matthew Cook will oversee the live music and club night lineup for DHP Family’s London clubs, including Oslo, The Garage, Thousand Island and Borderline.  

– Matthew Cook
DHP Family

Prior to joining DHP, Cook delivered the music program for London’s Institute of Contemporary Art, Brighton Dome and Festival, Hackney Empire, House of Vans, Soundcrash and Warwick Arts Centre, working with artists such as Bonobo, Savages, Dinosaur Jr., Public Enemy, Florence + the Machine and Arcade Fire.

He’s also collaborated on creative projects with The Great Escape, Barbican, Southbank Centre and the Roundhouse.

Besides programming the music offering in DHP’s London venues, Cook will also build sponsor relationships and bring in non-music events.

He recalled: “I first came into contact with the DHP team a few years ago when we presented Bonnie Prince Billie at Hackney Empire. They were a pleasure to work with and it was a phenomenal show.”

Cook added that it was a “crucial time” for London’s live music scene, referring to the ongoing struggle of the city’s and, indeed, the country’s live music venues.

“Music is London’s lifeblood and these venues play a key role in sustaining a healthy live music scene in the capital,” he said.