

We work with you to win great media coverage
SFPR was set up by Matthew Shelley and Colin Hattersley to provide the specialist expertise needed in Scotland’s growing arts, cultural, festivals, heritage and events sector. They now work with theatre communications specialist Pam Dochard and social media consultant Clare Bridson.
All have many years of experience in PR, getting great coverage for clients and attracting reviewers for shows at major events like the Edinburgh festivals and the Fringe. Matthew and Colin have excellent pedigrees as journalists, having worked for leading newspapers and magazines throughout the UK.They have great contacts and know what the media wants.


Colin and Matthew have worked with a great many clients, of all types and sizes such as:
- Wigtown Book Festival
- Marchmont House
- Scottish Contemporary Arts Network
- Crawick Multiverse
- East Neuk Festival
- Edinburgh Fringe
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Edinburgh International Science Festival
- Army @ The Fringe
- Environmental Art Festival Scotland
- Perthshire Open Studios
- Museums Galleries Scotland
- Incorporation of Goldsmiths of Edinburgh
- National Theatre of Scotland
- Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust
- Edinburgh International MagicFest
- Sanctuary
- Scottish Opera
- Spring Fling
- Wasps Artists’ Studios
- Wild Film Festival Scotland