Hannah grew up in Shetland and was involved with organising community events from a young age. She studied classical music at Edinburgh Napier University, graduating with first class honours and a host of concert management experience. During her time at university she volunteered at 3 consecutive Cheltenham Music Festivals, and also worked as an usher and deputy Duty Manager at The Queen’s Hall and as a relief childcare assistant with North Edinburgh Childcare.
After almost 4 years working as Concerts Administrator at Music in Hospitals Scotland, Hannah took the leap into freelance arts administration and worked for organisations including Mr McFall’s Chamber, Ludus Baroque, The Cumnock Tryst, Makin Pianos, Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh Yarn Festival. Freelance life allowed time to volunteer on several occasions for Edinburgh International Children’s Festival (formerly Imaginate). Hannah has worked as Social Media & Content Officer for Stitchmastery since 2017.
Hannah first worked for Love Music in 2010, acting as Banchory Concerts Manager on the Love Music Festival tour. She joined Love Music Community Choir in the first term as a volunteering member, and progressed to working as a paid team member, looking after many aspects of the day-to-day running of Love Music Community Choir and Junior Choir, and assisting on other Love Music projects when required. Hannah moved back to Shetland in 2024 but continues to work remotely for Love Music as Choirs Administrator, looking after memberships, general admin and hosting online choir rehearsals.
When she’s not working, Hannah enjoys baking, knitting, crochet, reading, and being near the sea. She has been learning the button box accordion since 2021.