Harry Beaton is a Digital & Communications Manager at Boomtown Festival whose career demonstrates a rare combination of creative vision, strategic digital expertise, and lived cultural insight. Beginning his festival journey at 15 as a reviewer, he later studied Music Business and completed an internship at Red Light Management, working with artists such as Bonobo and Kelis. He progressed to Marketing Manager roles for The Loco Klub and The Invisible Circus, before joining Boomtown, where he has overseen five festival cycles, contributing to a sell-out 77,000-capacity event, award-winning AI-powered digital projects, and immersive app-based storytelling that introduced audiences to new forms of live theatre. His work consistently blends technical innovation with inclusivity, accessibility, and audience engagement.

Harry’s passion lies in driving digital innovation and championing inclusion within the live events sector. He is committed to harnessing emerging technologies like AI to enhance audience experiences without compromising human connection, while ensuring festivals remain safe, playful, and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ communities and other underrepresented groups.