As Bass Player and Company Director of Inspiral Carpets, Martyn Walsh has over twenty years experience in the Music Industry. Running our own Label Cow Records and subsequently signing worldwide to Mute Records, with Publishing deals with BMG, Chrysalis and Mutesong also secured. He has also composed music for computer games, run his own studio K2 and currently undertakes songwriting and music production work for Film, TV plus cutting edge remixes under his SPARTAK alias.

He has built up an in-depth knowledge of numerous sectors including: - Legislation, Marketing, Promotion, Distribution, Corporate Structures, Negotiation and developments in Digital Technology.

Martyn is a business advisor at People Plus and recently became the Business & IP Centre's "Creative Industries Guru in Residence", assisting many of Manchester's creative businesses. He's keen to pass on his knowledge and tips to help other creatives up the ladder. If you've got an idea for a creative business (not just in music) come and quiz Martyn about your next move!