Made in Action Sports & Urban Culture. Built to deliver.

Brand-driven production across live events, activations and owned event IP.
ASL Active works where action sports, urban culture and live entertainment come together. For over 25 years, we’ve been delivering complex productions in environments where authenticity matters and execution is everything. We know our lane, we understand the audience, and we have the access and experience to make ideas land. For brands and agencies, that means work that not only looks the part, but gets seen, connects, and delivers real impact and ROI.

The ASL
Approach.

We know our lane, and we stay in it – operating at a high level.
ASL is built on delivery. We run our own events, so we understand what’s at stake and we know it’s not just about getting something live but making sure it holds up in the real world. When brands step into these spaces, it has to feel right. That’s where experience counts.
We take responsibility
for the outcome.
01
Delivery First
We take responsibility for the outcome. No shortcuts and no overpromising, just delivery built on experience, backed by a network that knows how to execute under pressure.
02
Built in the Industry
We’ve spent over 25 years inside these environments, not observing them. We understand how things move, who matters, and where decisions need to be made differently.
03
Brand-Aware Production
Production isn’t separate from the brand; it’s how the brand shows up. Everything is delivered with a clear understanding of audience, context and outcome, so it lands in a way that works.
04
Access and Experience
We bring the people, environments and relationships that make things happen properly. Not just contacts, but access that comes from long-term involvement in the space.

How
We Work.

We fit in where you need us, and we take the lead where it makes sense.

Some projects need input early; shaping ideas, pressure-testing what’s realistic, making sure it will actually work. Others just need to be delivered properly, without fuss. We’re comfortable in both, and we’ll be clear about where we add value.

In practice, that means we work around you. If you’ve got a team in place, we plug in and support it. If you need us to take ownership, we’ll take it on and run with it.

We’ve done these enough times to know what good looks like, so you won’t be chasing us or second-guessing what’s happening. Things stay clear, organised and moving.

The
Proof.

Everything we’ve talked about comes down to how it actually performs in the real world.
These are projects delivered in live environments, working with brands, agencies and partners where expectations are high and there’s no room for things to fall short: different briefs, different pressures and different requirements, but the same focus on getting it right. It’s a look at the kind of work we do, how we approach it, and what that looks like when it’s delivered properly

Welcome to ASL Active Team

Cut from the same world.

Different backgrounds, same mindset. We meet in action sports and urban culture – not just professionally, but because it’s what we’re genuinely into. That shared perspective shapes how we think, how we work and how we deliver, from first idea through to live show.

Matt Bates - Managing Director

Matt Bates

Managing Director
Bring the experience to make sure it works—not just in theory, but on the ground.

Matt leads ASL with over 25 years of experience in live events, shaped by his early career as a professional motocross rider. Having built the business from the ground up, he understands what makes sport, audience and production click – and brings a hands-on, no-nonsense approach to delivering events that not only look right, but actually work.

Rupert Pratt

Commercial Director
Turns partnerships into something that actually delivers value.

Rupert brings deep expertise across sponsorship, sports marketing and live events, working with global brands to maximise partnerships and commercial impact. He understands how to make things land commercially, not just creatively – and brings a sharp, strategic lens, a strong network and just enough personality to keep things interesting.

Aimee Morris

Communications & Brand Director
Turns ideas into messaging that people actually pay attention to.

Aimee shapes communications and brand at ASL, defining how ideas are positioned, understood and delivered. She brings an audience-first approach, blending strategy, content and commercial thinking to ensure everything connects and performs – keeping it grounded, human and actually enjoyable to engage with.

Tony Nash

Tony Nash

Operations Director
Keeps everything moving, no matter how complex it gets.

Tony looks after operations at ASL, with over two decades of experience delivering large-scale events. He’s the one who makes things happen on the ground—bringing structure, control and a calm, confident approach that keeps everything moving, even when the pressure’s on.

Kevin Harris

Kevin Harris

Business Development Manager
Builds strong partnerships through experience, insight and industry knowledge.

Kevin develops commercial relationships across ASL Active, supporting long-term partnerships and new business opportunities. He brings decades of motorsport and technical industry experience, combining operational knowledge with a practical, relationship-led approach that helps connect clients, partners and projects across the business.

Nina Barbour

Shareholder
Knows what makes an event succeed—and how to build it into something bigger.

Nina brings a proven track record in building and growing Bolesworth into a leading lifestyle and equestrian event. As a shareholder, she offers strategic insight shaped by real-world experience, with a strong understanding of audience, brand and commercial balance – helping guide how events are positioned and developed.

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