My name is Michael Akinyede; I’m a creative producer working within “Spotlight Group” under “Project Phakama” my experience in the art’s comes from my time studying photography in Barking College and subsequently working as a freelance photographer for up to a year. I’m currently involved in a placement with Emergency Exit Arts where I’ll be supporting the participation programme, contributing to the artistic programme and giving general administrative support. What I’d like to gain from the placement is new skills in the performing arts industry but specifically producing