Nicola Iley - Event Co-ordinator

Nicola studied at The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, graduating with a Joint BA hons in English Language and English Literature in 2006.

Following her studies Nicola spent some time exploring the world of journalism and was fortunate enough to have several articles published in the regional press before beginning her employment with Sunderland Live.

Nicola’s passions remain within the world of literature and theatre making her an avid reader and theatre-goer.

As well as working on the co-ordination of several events across the Sunderland Live events programme , especially enjoying the creative opportunities that come from developing new events from their initial concept through to delivery, Nicola also works on the marketing and communications for Sunderland Live.

Q&A; with Nicola

Nicola takes her tea: Very very very strong with milk however the same pantone as the Sunderland Live logo!

If Nicola didn’t work for Sunderland Live she'd: Be working on that damn elusive Novel………

Nicola's favourite meal to make is: A massive bowl of any type of pasta with garlic bread!

Nicola's perfect dinner party guests would be: Anne Boleyn, Charles Dickens, Michael Jackson and Stephen Fry

In another life Nicola would be: A lady that lunches!