Intro

One half of the Carib-Asian Cookery television & book phenomenon, Patrick is a renowned Broadcaster, Media Trainer and Consultant. He’s currently CEO of broadcast Charity and award winning radio station BCfm and co-director of ethical broadcast organisation e-com media.

Many in the business describe Patrick as having the "Midas Touch" as so many of those individuals that he trains and organisations he joins aspire to great things.

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About Patrick

Patrick is a regular media contributor and television host, frequently selected to anchor high-profile debates. His multifaceted career spans over four decades, encompassing success in music as a performer and label owner, as well as in business, where he has generated millions of pounds in turnover. Additionally, Patrick has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds into community-based projects, individual causes, and charitable organisations.

In 2011, Patrick joined BCfm Radio, a broadcast charity, where he led a transformation of the station’s output. His efforts garnered acclaim from local businesses, community groups, and statutory organisations across the city, resulting in numerous awards for “Improving Lives & Broadcast excellence.”

A notable achievement during his tenure was the creation of a collaborative breakfast programme with Ujima Radio The One Love Breakfast. This joint initiative attracted a daily audience of over 30,000 listeners and led to a Voscur Award. Shortly afterward, the BBC Training Academy commissioned a documentary on the project, and BCfm went on to win two Sony Gold Radio Academy Awards, solidifying its reputation in the industry.

Patrick’s commitment to youth development began over 30 years ago with the founding of The Elevation Group, a pioneering organisation dedicated to working with young people from the care system, many of whom had past involvement with the criminal justice system. The organization used music, sport, and art to keep young people away from crime, achieving unparalleled success. Elevation ran five independent children's homes in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, maintaining an impeccable safety record and consistently high Ofsted reports.

The Media arm of Elevation also provided radio advertising services for local authorities and ran accredited courses in music production, radio, NVQs, and ASDAN for young people. Known for its direct yet compassionate approach, Elevation became one of the UK’s most respected community development organisations.

As a sought-after expert, Patrick is regularly invited to speak at conferences across the UK and Europe, and has sat on various government consultation panels.

Patrick has been deeply involved in the music industry for over 30 years, earning recognition as one of the Bristol Sound pioneers. His musical journey began in the late 1980s with the Cryptic Crew, which included notable figures like Tricky, DJ Bunjy, and Jody & Di from Sub Love. His next major project, the Freshblood Posse, achieved over 850,000 independent unit sales and performed with acts such as Naughty by Nature, De La Soul, Omar, Public Enemy, Peter Andre, and many more.

Patrick also worked closely with MC Mikee Freedom of Nomad, whose hit "I Wanna Give You Devotion" topped charts worldwide. As a DJ and MC, Patrick hosted shows on top UK and Canadian radio stations, later co-launching his own station Kute FM, which was eventually sold to UKRD and now operates as Hits Radio.

In 2009, Patrick was selected for a key role in shaping the future of Bristol's Colston Hall, contributing to the creation of the Vision document that still guides the Bristol Music Trust today now of course operating as the renamed Bristol Beacon.

Beyond music, Patrick has been heavily involved in local sports, particularly football. Despite not being an accomplished player, his passion for the game led him to form Soundsville Sports and later Bristol Athletic. His commitment to promoting unity and racial justice within football has taken him abroad to Spain, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. Patrick’s leadership in grassroots football was recognised through a fundraising testimonial match in 2008, featuring former stars from Bristol City and Bristol Rovers, as well as personalities from television and radio.

Patrick’s contributions to football include his work with the Kick It Out campaign and his role in leading his teams to multiple promotions. He also helped set up a community football task force commissioned by Bristol City Council, which published a ground breaking report on grassroots football and equality. This report has been described as "ahead of its time" and remains relevant in current discussions on football reform.

Currently, Patrick supports the Bristol Central Youth Football Club and remains deeply connected to the local football & arts community.