Amy has a long and successful track record as a leader and collaborator in culture and creative industries, communities and broadcasting. She is the Founding Director of 24hr Cities, a global consultancy dedicated to transforming the way we live, work and play in cities at night. Appointed by the Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan, she served as London’s first Night Czar from 2016-2024, putting the UK and London on the map as a global leader of night time advocacy, policy and research.

The co- founder of club night and artist collective Duckie, Amy created, promoted and hosted groundbreaking Olivier-award winning LGBTQ+ events for over 27 years. Her broadcasting career began in 1995 on BBC2 and has taken in all major UK TV and radio stations. She currently presents weekend mornings on BBC Radio 6Music. Her debut book, From Prejudice to Pride – the first LGBTQ+ history book for young people – was published by Hachette in June 2017. Amy served as Mayoress of the London Borough of Camden in 2010-11 and spent her year highlighting the history and culture of local live music and nightlife. She currently serves on the English Heritage London Blue Plaques Panel, advising and supporting staff working on the scheme and considering recommendations suitable for commemoration.

In 2018, Amy was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from University of East London, and appointed Honorary Professor at UCL/University College London. She has received numerous awards, including recognition as a National Treasure as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee; the Freedom of the City of London; the Music Week / Women in Music Champion Award, and the Washington College Alumni Citation. Originally from New Jersey USA, Amy is a dual citisen and has been a Londoner for over 33 years.

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