THE SOUNDCHECK AGENCY - Key Persons


Ben McDougall

Job Titles:
  • Agent
Originally from High Wycombe, Ben completed a Ba(Hons) in Performing Arts in East Anglia and worked as an actor for a couple of years, on stage and screen. After getting married in 2000 he realised he wanted to move his attention to working in agencies and that is what he has done since, working at a variety of places. Ben is a father of three, a festival organiser and football coach. He joined the Soundcheck Agency in April 2019.

Charli Baptie

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
Charli has over 10 years experience in the industry, originally training in Opera and more recently performing in Musical Theatre in the West End and on tours across the UK, Ireland and Europe. She is enjoying combining her skills and experience working with the Soundcheck team, helping other artists to fulfil their potential professionally and establish long and successful careers. Charli lives in Cambridgeshire with her husband Al and fur baby Frankie.

Daniel Hinchliffe - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Originally from Yorkshire, Daniel moved to London to study at the Royal Ballet School. He then worked extensively as a performer, in Theatre, TV and Film for over a decade, performing in many West End productions, a season at the RSC, and films including Around the World in 80 Days. Daniel then read History at the University of London, gaining a First Class Honours Degree. He then began a career in the music industry at Sony Music, where he was Head of Press and Promotions, working with some of the biggest artists in the world including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and Dolly Parton. In 2011 he set up Soundcheck PR in Soho, representing artists including Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion before launching the Soundcheck Agency in 2013.

Simon Pontin

Job Titles:
  • Agent
Simon is from Southampton and has 20 years experience in the industry