Harry Beaton on Muck Rack

Harry Beaton

  • Digital and Communications Manager, Boomtown Fair
  • Freelance Social Media Manager, Pride Life
  • Freelance Writer, Freelance
Bristol, Weston-super-Mare
As seen in: Gigslutz, One on One
Covers:  Music Business, Recorded Music, Live Music, Music Culture and Education. I would also like to cover sports.
social @boomtownfair #UTG
Back to Harry Beaton’s profile

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first writing experience was for Gigslutz where I reviewed live music and festivals when I was 16 years old.

How is social media changing news?

News proliferates instantaniously, unedited.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

Probably when Susan Boyle had an album party... #susanalbumparty

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google Suite, Adobe Suite and Logic Pro X

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Jessie Ware

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I'm most proud of sharing my knowledge with students starting their journey at University for BIMM.

What's your favorite drink?

Tea!

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Drag show

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Guardian
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview? Create a Muck Rack profile.

Actions

Share this page

Is this you?

As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile

Get in touch with Harry

Contact Harry, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack
 •  Privacy  •  Terms  •  Security and Legal  •   •   •   • 

© 2026 Muck Rack

SOC 2® Certified