Let’s talk.

We work a little differently at ASL.

Rather than sending every enquiry to a generic inbox, we connect you with the right person from the start.

Our team brings specialist experience across action sports, urban culture, live events, production and brand activations — so you can speak directly with the person best suited to your project.

Meet the ASL team below and connect directly with the right fit for you.

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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