Rosy Greer is a writer, promoter and long-standing supporter of British blues, with roots in the UK live music scene dating back to the 1960s. Her early exposure to blues and progressive music came through the Midlands and London scenes, where she was actively involved in gig culture and artist promotion.

After relocating to Lancashire, Rosy reconnected with the blues scene in 2007 through involvement with a local blues club. She went on to become a local representative for the British Blues Archive and began writing reviews, contributing regularly to Blues in Britain magazine, the Early Blues website and other blues-focused platforms. She also maintains the Lancashire Blues Archive, providing news, reviews and gig information in support of the regional scene.

Now retired, Rosy works closely with grassroots blues venues across Lancashire, offering practical support to emerging artists and promoters, particularly those pushing the boundaries of contemporary blues.

As a member of the UK Blues Federation Board, she brings extensive historical knowledge, critical insight and a strong commitment to keeping British blues visible, documented and thriving at live and grassroots level.

Tony Hyndman is a lifelong music enthusiast with a deep commitment to the UK blues scene, driven by a long-standing passion for live music and grassroots culture. His musical background spans multiple instruments, including guitar, brass, saxophone and blues harp, giving him a broad understanding of performance from both a musician’s and listener’s perspective.

Over many years, Tony has been an active supporter of blues events across the UK, frequently volunteering at gigs and festivals in a wide range of roles, including stewarding, traffic marshalling, transport and first aid. His hands-on involvement has given him valuable insight into the practical realities of live music events and the challenges faced by promoters, artists and audiences alike.

A dedicated supporter of blues-based music, Tony is a regular attendee at gigs and festivals and is deeply engaged with the community at grassroots level. His experience as both a volunteer and audience member enables him to represent the interests of fans and event organisers with authenticity and practicality.

Tony brings a strong understanding of the live blues ecosystem and a genuine passion for sustaining and supporting the scene to his role on the UK Blues Federation Board.

Elles Bailey is an award-winning singer-songwriter and independent artist, widely acclaimed across the blues, Americana and rock scenes. A committed live performer, she has toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe and the USA, building a strong international following through a DIY approach and sustained independent success.

Elles has released four studio albums, selling over 30,000 copies and achieving more than 40 million Spotify streams. Her fourth album, Beneath The Neon Glow, reached #12 on the UK Official Album Charts, #1 on the UK Official Blues Charts, #2 on the UK Official Americana Charts and #3 on the UK Official Independent Charts. Her music has received regular support from BBC Radio 2, including Cerys Matthews, Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris.

Her work has been recognised with funding from Arts Council England, PRS Foundation, MEGS and DIT, and she is an active advocate for the independent music sector, regularly engaging with government and industry bodies.

Since 2022, Elles has been a weekly presenter on Planet Rock. She is passionate about championing women, diversity and emerging artists within the blues, and brings first-hand experience of independent success, touring and artist development to the UK Blues Federation Board.

A lifelong blues enthusiast, Pete has been actively involved in the UK blues scene for several decades as a promoter, organiser, writer and label owner. His passion for the music led to the founding of Hooker Blues Club in North Wales in the late 1990s, which later became Goin’ Up The Country Blues Club, now established for over 20 years.

During this time, he has promoted many of the leading artists on the UK and international blues circuit, including hosting first-ever UK club appearances by several major American acts. He has also organised 23 community-based blues festivals, with profits reinvested into local community groups.

In addition to promoting, he founded Beatroot Music, through which he has booked UK tours for American artists and produced multiple albums for UK blues bands, as well as a live DVD for a Memphis-based label. He is a regular contributor to the blues press, with published work in Blueprint, Blues in Britain, Blues & Rhythm, Early Blues and Big City Blues (Detroit).

A frequent visitor to the USA and major blues festivals, he brings extensive first-hand knowledge of the American blues scene to the UK Blues Federation Board.

Alice Armstrong is a multi award-winning artist from Surrey.

Alice Armstrong is an award-winning UK singer-songwriter and live performer, known for a powerful blend of blues, soul, funk and rock ‘n’ roll. Raised on soul and blues and performing since childhood, Alice developed her craft on the UK’s grassroots circuit, eventually running and hosting open-mic nights and jam sessions across Surrey and Hampshire. She then rose to prominence in the Blues community as frontwoman of British band Crossfire, who became a firm favourite on the UK blues scene before disbanding in 2021 to follow separate creative projects.

Since then, her solo career has seen her and her world-class band perform in over 20 countries and topping the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association charts with multiple critically acclaimed EPs. Her work has been featured on BBC Radio 2, including a live performance at Maida Vale Studios and interviews with Cerys Matthews, and she has appeared on Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Mediterranean Cruise. In 2025, Alice won the European Blues Challenge, further cementing her international reputation. 

Deeply committed to the live music community, she actively supports fellow artists, venues and promoters, and joined the UK Blues Federation Board to give back to a community that has supported her career for over a decade.