Geraldine Zanaska is a live music promoter, festival director, social entrepreneur and consultant based on the Kent coast. She founded Compass Music C.I.C. in Folkestone, a grassroots music development organisation championing independent artists through year-round programming and long-term support. She produces and programmes Compass Festival, a multi-venue alternative showcase event whose second edition in October 2025 presented 45+ DIY and independent acts across seven venues with a gender-balanced, predominantly South East line-up. She also runs the Nu:Wave, spotlighting emerging coastal talent, and Riot Gulll live club nights platforming women and gender-diverse artists in rock and post-punk.

Geraldine brings 15+ years’ experience in UK and European music spanning live promotion and touring, music export, project management, innovation and marketing. A passionate advocate for grassroots music and diversity, she is current Treasurer and Board Member of the Association of Independent Promoters (AIP), and has served on the UK Music Futures board and mentored through Keychange. An experienced panellist and educator, she previously lectured at ICMP in London and led its BA Digital Marketing and Music Management degree.