The dance music charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) has appointed 13 new trustees.
“Powered by electronic music and grassroots action, the organisation channels the unifying power of the dancefloor to deliver life-changing support to children and young people facing adversity across the globe,” said a statement.
The new trustees will help scale the charity’s global impact and deepen its connection with the music and creative industries. They have a broad range of expertise across music, business, education, finance, technology, and community engagement.
The organisation’s chair is Silvia Montello, former CEO of AIM and the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM).
Founder Jonny Lee said: "This group represents a bold new chapter for LNADJ. Each trustee brings unique expertise and an unwavering belief in the power of music to create real, lasting change. With their support, we’ll continue to expand our work, reach more young people, and prove that the dance music community can change lives across the world.”
New Trustees Appointed to LNADJ Board
Silvia Montello (chair) – Former CEO of AIM and the Association For Electronic Music
Alex Jukes – Founder of Jukebox PR and co-founder of The Tribes
Kamelia Zaal – Creative entrepreneur and champion of wellness
Rob Cowan – Founder and CEO of Point Blank Music School
Matt Pelling – Founder of Loopmasters, Plugin Boutique, and CEO of Rhodes Music Group
Brian Reynolds – Green technology entrepreneur and early LNADJ backer
Kikelomo – DJ, broadcaster (Rinse FM) and co-founder of Oroko Radio, a Ghana-based platform championing Black and African voices
Ross Murray – Co-founder of The Live Crew
Dominic Sutherland – DJ and now headteacher at a UK school for pupils with speech, language and communication needs
Lee Morrison – Founder of rightsHUB and an active member of AFEM
Simon Runcie – Chartered Accountant and global CFO of algorithmic trading business
Carly Heath – Bristol’s first Night Time Economy advisor, Carly Heath chairs Bristol Nights
Jono Heale – director of ACS Custom, campaigner for hearing health and wellbeing in the music industry
