ABOUT

Lewis Jamieson (he/him) - Chief Executive Officer

“The music I love has always been about more than tunes, it has informed my thinking, my beliefs, my morality and my hope. As a teenager it literally kept me alive. I wanted to work with the industry I have worked in all my life and the talented artists that it supports to create something supportive, provocative, forward facing and, ultimately, successful in bringing music to the forefront of the push for faster and more meaningful climate action. I think Music Declares is doing that and I think we can do a lot more in the coming years.”

Lewis Jamieson has worked in music all his adult life, signing and managing artists, and handling their PR.

Fay Milton (she/her) - Co-Founder

“The climate and environmental crisis is the great challenge of our era and, once I realised the urgency, I wanted to get involved, rather than stand on the sidelines worrying. Music has the power to change the world, it always has and it always will. I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved with Music Declares Emergency over the last 5 years. Coming together to take action and make change is the best antidote to climate anxiety!”

Fay Milton is a musician in the band ‘Savages’ and collaborative project ‘Goddess’.

Ella Harris (she/they) - Campaigns Manager

“For a long time, I felt pretty helpless as a musician—having to fly constantly for gigs and pushing merch or vinyl just to make a living felt like I was stuck promoting exactly what I didn’t believe in. Joining MDE has been a game-changer; it’s given me a sense of hope and connected me with others in music who are fighting for a greener future. Every day, I’m learning more about how music and activism can really come together to push for sustainable and equitable futures.”

Ella Harris is a musician in ‘PVA’. They have been using music and visual campaigning to work on creative solutions for sustainable and equitable futures.

Asia Ahmed (She/Her) - Campaigns Assistant

“I came to climate activism through music and storytelling. Growing up in West London, I saw how sound and creativity could bring people together—and how those same tools could be used to challenge systems and imagine better futures. Music and storytelling are how I connect with my community and make sense of the world—and they’ve taught me that change can start with culture. Being part of MDE allows me to channel that energy into something collective and urgent, using music as a tool for climate justice with people who care as deeply as I do.”

Asia Ahmed is a DJ and visual producer working with her creative platform "A Look Into" to amplify underrepresented voices through visual storytelling rooted in culture and activism .

Milou Barrymore (she/her) - Executive Assistant

"As a parent I have the daily climate anxiety about the future of my children. Wondering what the world will look like when they grow up or hoping they will they be able to live in a safe environment. Working for MDE and connecting with all the talented people within the music industry has given me the sense of hope and drive, to build a better future for us and the generations to come. I love seeing how NO MUSIC ON A DEAD PLANET has connected artists and their fans all over the world, and I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved so far."

Milou Barrymore's background is in sustainability, operations, and fashion. She grew up in The Netherlands in a creative, music filled household and is a big music (especially festival) fan.