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Meet the Directors - The CBS Group

Steve Cook 

The former drummer of Alpha Connection, Steve is a director of The CBS Group, specialising in the provision of after-dinner speakers but also with a great depth of knowledge and experience of bands and other entertainers. Steve also works as an informal Master of Ceremonies, Auctioneer etc. for charity balls and other major events, where a formal red-coated toastmaster is not required. When not hard at work, Steve is to be found playing golf, acting as vice-chairman of governors at a local secondary school in Drayton, or following the fortunes of Lincoln City Football Club, The Mighty Imps! 

 

Russ Brewster

The former trumpet player with Alpha Connection, Russ is the ‘band specialist’ director of The CBS Group, although he also has an encyclopedic knowledge of the other aspects of the entertainment business. A keep fit fanatic, Russ spends his time at the gym and on cross country runs, while some of his weekends are taken up with acting as an instructor for The Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.

 

Nigel Smith

The band leader of Star and technical director of The CBS Group, Nigel celebrated his 25th year in ‘the business’ in 2006.  Nigel is a consumate professional who is dedicated to providing an exciting stage show with Star and advising clients on their PA, lighting and other technical requirements. Nigel is a keen sportsman, playing football and cricket for his local village teams and golf whenever time allows.