About Us

MVP Media is an innovative youth driven social enterprise that works to develop skills and create opportunities for young people in the creative industries.
Our focus is on personal and social development, increased employability and higher education support. We aim to tackle exclusion and help prepare disadvantaged young people for the workplace.

Job Opportunities with MVP

Interview with the Founder & CEO

MVP Founder and CEO Joanna Vasanth holds an MA in Youth and Community Work, and is a qualified JNC practitioner. She has been successfully managing and delivering creative projects for young people in East London for the past 10 years.

In this interview she explains how MVP was started and what it’s like running a social enterprise.

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Ambassadors

We are proud to present our wonderful Ambassadors who have continually supported MVP.

Cllr Grace Williams

Cabinet Member – Waltham Forest

Cllr. Grace Williams is the Leader of Waltham Forest and Councillor for the
William Morris ward in Walthamstow. Grace Williams used to be the Cabinet
Member for Children and Young People in Waltham Forest and has supported
MVP Media since its inception.

Hannah Vasanth

Producer / Song-writer

Hannah V has worked with some of the world’s most in demand major label artists and is also a proud member of the Ivors Academy Songwriting Committee and recently GRAMMY nominated for her writing with Yola, other writing and production credits include five-time GRAMMY-winning Lalah Hathaway, Misha B, TOBi, Shystie, Lavish K, and MOBO nominated artist Andreya Triana.

Rxwntree

Producer

Rxntree is a multi-platinum producer and classically trained musician with a
diverse style that allows him to be a multi-genre talent. His catalogue is forever expanding and he has produced music for Skepta, Jhus, MoStack, AJ Tracey,
Stefflon Don and many more.

Mikis Michaelides

Composer

Mikis has worked in the creative industries for 25 years. He is a
composer for film and TV and has also worked in the advertising industry, the
music industry. Mikis worked on the hit BBC children’s Drama, 4 O’Clock Club. In 2017, Mikis received nominations for a Batfa and RTS awards for his work on the show and has clocked up over 300 featured songs for the show.

Nigel Twumasi

Co-Founder of Mayamada

Nigel is the co-founder of Mayamada, a creative brand inspired by
anime and manga. The company has been featured in Vogue, GQ,
The Voice, London Live, Metro and more. Nigel and co-founder Lao write original manga-style comics, design streetwear clothing, host their own social gaming event, and deliver workshops using storytelling to unlock the creative potential in young people.

Community Hub Development

In partnership with Waltham Forest Council’s Regeneration Team and The University of Westminster, MVP are collaborating on an exciting new Community Hub in Leyton.

When complete the facility will replace the car park on Stanley Road in Leyton and will house all of MVP’s projects and outreach as well as providing a valuable space for the local community.

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”I try to tell my young people every day not to focus on the barriers. Be the change you want to see!

Joanna Vasanth