Richard Fryer (aka Richard Penguin) has over 20 years experience as a music journalist and promoter. A regular contributor to the 'Eastern Evening News' in the 1980's he moved on to writing articles for 'Big City, Bright Lights' and 'Oscar' magazines in the 1990's and the 'Eastern Daily Press' and 'Triangle Magazine' in the 2000's.
After writing for 3 years for a press agency he gained a 2.1 in Politics and Media as a mature student at the University of East Anglia.
While at University he ran his own radio show on the 'Livewire' radio station and has been broadcasting the Acoustic and Eclectic show on the Norwich based 'Future Radio' since November 2008. He has also played in and managed bands and ran the successful Acoustic and Eclectic nights putting on live music in Norwich for 3 years until February 2012.
After spending a year as a fundraiser for a charity he became the press agent for leading folk musicians Karen Tweed and Roger Wilson, The Poozies, and renowned loop guitarist Andy Butler which led to him setting up the agency.
He has also become a booking agent for artists and has gained concerts and festival appearances for regional, National and International artists throughout the U.K. Recent artists that Richard has worked with include Martin Stephenson, Michael Chapman, Feral Mouth and former New Lost City Ramblers man Tom Paley.
With his broad musical taste and knowledge, cross section of contacts and a desire to promote artists and bands at a realistic price he has the know how to gain maximum publicity for both new and already established artists alike.
While initially being set up to work with musicians he has branched out in the last few years to working with companies to promote their business through a wide range of mediums. This has included writing articles for websites, and magazines, promotional leaflets and brochures, market research and media campaigns that have generated new business, and raised the profile of Companies significantly.
So if you have a CD to promote, or a tour or event to publicise, require a booking agent to arrange concerts and tours, an experienced music reviewer and features writer, or a writer and promoter for your business then do not hesitate to contact him as he will be more than happy to help you.