Brad Allen
Creative/Social Director in Toronto, He/They
About
Currently a Co-founder, Social Media Editor and Creative Director at Club Quarantine. I have a history of producing many innovative and fresh projects in the past, both solo and in group settings. Was called a "pandemic hero" by both CBC Arts and Toronto Life for my latest venture, Club Quarantine. A first of its kind online experience, that was featured in TIME magazine, as well as countless other publications. I helped build the social following from 0 to 70k followers in over 3 months time as well as guided the art direction for socials, multiple campaigns and merch. We are currently developing the club into a live experience, with our first collaboration happening in NYC at Bushwig Festival, New York's largest LGBT festival.
Projects
Helped produce Boiler Room's first online music festival. Programming included an Instagram Live featuring Queer nightlife icon Kevin Aviance, as well as a Zoom Panel focusing on the history and future of nightlife. Followed by a Zoom dance party, and a short documentary, that remains in production. Sponsorship activation/branding was included without, including a commercial for Absolut Vodka shot in my apartment.
Side Projects
Created BTS featurette for local recording artist, Ceréna Sierra.
Video Editor for a the behind the scenes Chippy Nonstop music video project 'Straight To Hell".
A three-part, self-produced variety show in downtown Toronto. Featuring artists from around the city, in various mediums. The show was sold out each night, bringing in over 3,500 dollars to the venue on an overall budget of $500.00. The promotion was done all by me and marked the beginning of my live show producing career.
Produced a comedy channel, featuring street segments, satirical sketches and more, with video engagement of 500,000+.
Partnered with Huntington Post Canada to help produce for their Outspeak network in 2015.
Awards
Club Quarantine was voted by Los Angeles Magazine as Best Virtual Club
Club Quarantine was Voted by NOW Toronto readers as the best Virtual Club
Features
Featured in the Pride Campaign starring Toronto Queer "nightlife royalty".
"Club Quarantine started a virtual revolution."
The Cut's coverage of Club Q during our viral stint.
Vice UK called Club Quarantine One of the Biggest Moments of 2020, between Dua Lipa's 'Future Nostalgia' and Michaela Coel's 'I May Destroy You'.
Paper Magazine's continued coverage of Club Quarantine. The start of a long term partnership.
Work Experience
Co-founded the worldwide sensation 'Club Quarantine'. A first of its kind, queer community space hosted on Zoom. Thousands of people worldwide have attended, and over 71k people have followed us on our verified Instagram page. We have had partnerships with PAPER Magazine, Grindr, Bud Light, Absolut, Diesel, South By Southwest, and have hosted Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Laverne Cox and many more! We have been featured in TIME, Interview, i-D, New York Times, and named one of the best pop culture moments by Vice in 2020. We have raised over 140,000 dollars for various organizations as we are a non for profit focusing on uplifting and giving space to marginalized people.
As the social media editor, I have helped create campaigns, for our partnerships with Boiler Room, Bushwig, Freddie, across Instagram, Twitter, and Zoom. My experience in creating graphics, video edits, and overall social curation has allowed me to flex all my creative muscles.
Education
Attended Acting for Film and Television, where I learned the ins and outs of performing, producing, and marketing oneself for Film and TV.