James McAulay

Encore CEO 🎸 Scaling best marketplace for live musicians, bands & DJs 🎤 Banging the drum for a more sustainable music industry 🌳✊ 2x Ironman Triathlete 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

James McAulay is a versatile individual with a background in Computer Science and a passion for music. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Encore Musicians, a platform that connects musicians with customers for various events.

With over 50,000 successful matches made and £25M earned for artists, James has a track record of providing top-quality bands, musicians, and DJs for a variety of occasions.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, James McAulay is dedicated to environmental sustainability, offsetting emissions from musician travel and planting trees for every booking through Encore Musicians.

Beyond his professional life, he is an accomplished musician, proficient in multiple instruments including cello, piano, bass, and vocals. James is also an Ironman triathlete, ultramarathoner, and a former Computer Scientist.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge and studies in Computing, Maths, Music, and Statistics at Douglas Academy.