Mark Boardman

Mark Boardman: Entertainment Journalist, Broadcaster and MarkMeets Founder

Mark Boardman is a British entertainment journalist, media commentator and celebrity publicist, and the founder of MarkMeets. His work spans celebrity interviews, London film premieres, television and radio contributions, music promotion, event coverage and publicity.

From reporting on the red carpet to supporting unsigned musicians, Mark has built a career around entertainment and the people who make it. His experience brings together journalism, broadcasting, publishing, marketing, PR and event production, with projects and coverage extending across the UK, Europe and the United States.

More Than Two Decades in Entertainment

Mark’s interest in entertainment began with meeting celebrities in the 1990s, before developing into professional media work in the early 2000s. He founded MarkMeets in 2002, building a platform for entertainment news, film-premiere information, interviews and emerging music.

His career has included writing features for newspapers and magazines, reviewing films and live performances, photographing celebrity events, interviewing artists and contributing entertainment commentary to broadcasters.

Alongside MarkMeets, his work has encompassed ShowbizGossip, UK Film Premieres, Celeb Events, MarkMeets PR and MarkMeets Productions. These projects connect his editorial experience with publicity, celebrity booking, event support and video production.

MarkMeets is an independent, not-for-profit British publication. Its coverage has grown beyond its entertainment foundations to include lifestyle, fashion, technology, business and other subjects.

Entertainment Journalism and Celebrity Interviews

Mark Boardman’s reporting brings him into contact with performers, filmmakers, presenters and musicians at premieres, festivals, press launches, screenings and interviews. His work ranges from planned conversations about a new release to brief exchanges on a busy red carpet.

Over the years, he has interviewed or spoken with thousands of public figures. His published career record includes conversations and encounters with:

Film and television: Bradley Cooper, Mila Kunis, Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Cameron Diaz, Daniel Craig, Christian Slater, Mackenzie Crook, Jenna Coleman, Lucien Laviscount, Holly Willoughby, Davina McCall, Denise van Outen, Edith Bowman, Alex Zane, Dave Berry, Richard Bacon, Mark Wright and Amy Childs.
Music: Justin Bieber, Noel Gallagher, One Direction, The Wanted, The Vamps, McFly, Westlife, JLS, Little Mix, Union J, District 3, Kingsland Road, A1, Blue, Steps, B*Witched and the Black Eyed Peas.
Singers and solo performers: Jessie J, Cheryl, Nick Jonas, Gary Barlow’s Take That bandmate Mark Owen, Mel C, Emma Bunton, Kate Nash, Matt Cardle, Peter Andre, Beverley Knight, Boy George, Ne-Yo, Leona Lewis, Rita Ora, Emeli Sandé, Rebecca Ferguson, Conor Maynard, Kimberley Walsh, Cher Lloyd, Kelly Rowland, Temara Melek, Tich and Blaise.
Entertainment and public life: Russell Brand, Katie Price, Simon Cowell, John Barrowman, Lee Evans, Nancy Sorrell, Perez Hilton, Duncan Bannatyne, Victoria Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Greg Rusedski, David Haye and Maria Sharapova, alongside members of the Made in Chelsea and Big Brother casts.
Further bands and emerging acts: The Hoosiers, Sugababes, Lawson, Concept, Little Nikki and many more.

These experiences include formal interviews, press-line conversations and event encounters; each format offers a different opportunity to hear directly from the people behind the headlines.

Explore the MarkMeets celebrity interview archive for interviews published by Mark and the wider reporting team.

London Film Premieres and Red-Carpet Reporting

London film premieres are a central part of Mark Boardman’s career and the history of MarkMeets. His work includes reporting from red carpets, attending press screenings and junkets, interviewing cast members and covering film launches for MarkMeets and other entertainment outlets.

An earlier career milestone recorded more than 300 premiere attendances. That experience includes conversations with Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Cameron Diaz, Daniel Craig, Mackenzie Crook and Justin Bieber, alongside many other invited guests and filmmakers.

Mark has also walked the red carpet with One Direction, attended BAFTA events and worked across the publicity and media activity surrounding major releases. His experience covers both the public-facing arrivals and the preparation involved in reporting from an accredited press position.

Through MarkMeets PR and related projects, his work has extended to celebrity attendance, client access enquiries, event promotion and industry introductions.

Mark Boardman covering a red-carpet film event — On the red carpet.

Visit the London film premiere calendar for upcoming dates, or explore the past premiere archive for historical listings.

Television, Radio and Entertainment Commentary

Mark has contributed to television, radio, print and online coverage as an entertainment reporter, interviewee, commentator and programme participant. His career includes discussions about celebrity news, film, music, autograph collecting and the entertainment industry.

His media record includes BBC News, Sky News, CNN, LBC and BBC Radio 5 Live, alongside national and regional programmes. In 2010, his work included showbiz slots and contributions involving Hayes FM, Haunted 911 and local BBC radio, as well as freelance entertainment reporting for Archant newspapers.

Other highlights include being interviewed by Edith Bowman, contributions connected with ITV2’s Britain’s Got More Talent, and appearing in Channel 4’s Homemade with Dave Berry.

Mark Boardman on the BBC.

Selected Television Credits and Contributions

Mark’s historical career record includes guest appearances, interviews, commentary, audience contributions and other programme participation across more than 40 shows. These are different types of contribution rather than a list of presenting roles.

BBC: The One Show, Inside Out, BBC News, BBC Two programming involving Vernon Kay, BBC Three and BAFTA-related coverage.
ITV: This Morning, Anglia News and ITV2’s Britain’s Got More Talent.
Channel 4 and E4: T4, Homemade with Dave Berry, and an audience contribution to The Friday Night Project, with related repeat broadcasts.
Channel 5: The Terry and Gaby Show, 5’s Company and news-related showbiz contributions.
Other recorded television activity: RI:SE, MTV Select and TRL, Living TV’s Loose Lips, CNN News and Sky News, including a recorded Sky appearance in May 2011.

Mark Boardman appearing on Channel 4's T4 — Mark Boardman on Channel 4.

Radio

Mark’s radio experience includes contributions and appearances involving Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Essex, BBC Radio Norfolk, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Northampton, Heart, Capital FM, talk radio, LBC, Virgin Radio, Radio 1, Hayes FM, Inspiration FM and radio in Ireland.

Newspapers, Magazines and Online Media

Mark’s work, commentary and career mentions have appeared across a range of publications. His record encompasses written features, supplied material, quotations and coverage; the relationship varies by outlet.

Newspapers: Daily Star, The Sun, the former News of the World, The Guardian, Metro, The Washington Post and The People.
Magazines: Easy Living, OK!, Star, Heat and Collecting Magazine.
Online: MailOnline, MTV, Yahoo, Digital Spy, IMDb, Contactmusic, RTÉ, HuffPost, Zimbio, Unreality TV, EntertainmentWise, CraveOnMusic and IAMMusicTV.

Supporting New Music and Emerging Artists

Supporting new talent has been part of Mark’s work since the early days of MarkMeets. His involvement includes attending showcases, hosting live events, interviewing unsigned artists, reviewing releases and introducing performers to wider audiences.

That support has included artists and groups such as Concept, Tich, Luminites, Tom Mann, District 3, Jessie J, Little Nikki, The Vamps, Rewind, Overload and Kingsland Road.

Mark has also judged talent competitions, including the Live & Unsigned grand final, and used editorial coverage and social media to help audiences discover musicians beyond the established names.

Through the MarkMeets Featured Artist programme, emerging performers have received profiles, interviews, music coverage and promotion across the publication’s channels.

Showcases, Social Media Takeovers and Artist Promotion

Mark’s artist-promotion work has included Twitter takeovers and audience Q&As involving Kingsland Road, Concept, Mike Hough, Tich, Luke Towler and 911, among others.

His earlier career record also includes social media recognition and retweets from Jessie J and Justin Bieber. These moments sit alongside the less visible day-to-day work of attending gigs, preparing interviews, reviewing music and keeping a developing artist in front of an audience.

Music Festivals, Awards and Live Events

Mark’s event experience reaches beyond film. He has reported from festivals, attended award ceremonies, reviewed performances at the Royal Albert Hall and worked around music showcases, theatre press nights and industry launches.

His career has included backstage and press activity at the BRIT Awards, BAFTA events, Wireless, V Festival and Reading, as well as photography, interviews and coverage involving One Direction, The Wanted, Darren Hayes, JLS, Pixie Lott, Jedward, Olly Murs, The Script, Scouting for Girls and The Hoosiers.

Awards and Industry Occasions

Events attended, covered or recorded in Mark’s career history include:

National Television Awards, BRIT Awards and BRIT Awards afterparties.
BAFTA events, MOBO Awards and the Mercury Prize.
Music Industry Trusts Awards and Radio 1 Teen Awards.
WhatsOnStage Awards launch events and UK Theatre Awards.
RTS Programme Awards, TRIC Awards and London Critics’ Circle Film Awards.
Film4 FrightFest, PPS Awards, the Blood Lust Ball and embassy launches.

Festivals and Live Music

Mark’s wider event history includes V Festival, Wireless, Reading, Leeds Festival, BRMB Live, Midlands Music Festival, Leeds Party in the Park, Summer Live Music Festival, Capital FM’s Summertime Ball, Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend, The Big Chill, Bingley Music Live, iTunes Festival and Notting Hill Carnival.

An earlier career record documented more than 200 gigs attended, including performances by One Direction, Justin Bieber, Republica, Paloma Faith, Britney Spears, Status Quo, Alanis Morissette, Lady Gaga, Steps and Robbie Williams.

Launches, Showcases and Celebrity Events

Mark has attended and worked around product launches, fashion events, television parties, fundraisers and music showcases. His experience includes both reporting on these occasions and helping promote artists, brands and projects.

Music and artist events: Joywride’s EP launch, Showcase Live, Sunday Night Live, Live & Unsigned, Soundclash Music and SEB Collective.
Fashion and retail: London Fashion Week, Essex Fashion Week, the Lucy in Disguise cocktail party, Lipsy launches involving JLS and Pixie Lott, and the NSPCC Fashion Show.
Celebrity and media launches: Mark Wright’s fragrance launch, the Steps fragrance launch, OK! magazine parties, Touch magazine’s launch, the Freedom launch party and One Night with Perez Hilton.
Film and television: Batman and Doctor Who press launches, X Factor live shows and an end-of-series wrap party, plus Celebrity Big Brother live shows and wrap parties.
Other events: London Coffee Festival, Comic Relief fundraising, Celebrity Soccer Six and events at Silverstone.

His earlier records included six OK! magazine parties and seven Showcase Live events, alongside hundreds of theatre press nights, product launches, photocalls, charity balls, fundraisers, private views, afterparties, music showcases and press screenings.

Publicity, Celebrity Booking and Media Production

Alongside journalism, Mark’s professional experience includes celebrity publicity, event organisation, brand promotion and media production. Through MarkMeets PR, he has worked on celebrity booking, launches, event coverage and projects connecting talent with brands and audiences.

His background in publishing, sales, marketing and PR informs this work. Projects have involved artists, managers, publicists, businesses and media contacts across the entertainment industry.

MarkMeets Productions has filmed, edited, produced and presented entertainment material, while Mark’s wider work has included supplying and syndicating interviews, music videos and showbiz stories for online publishers, radio networks and the press.

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Photographs from Mark’s Career

Mark Boardman photograhed in London at a showbiz party.

Mark Boardman is a celebrity & entertainment blogger, interviewer, music and movie promoter, freelance journalist and editor of online magazine MARKMEETS.COM

Mark Boardman is known for being a Showbiz Expert, Entertainment Commentator, Movie Reviewer, a Celebrity Blogger, New Music Promoter, A&R Talent Spotter, Celebrity Booker, Promoting London Film Premieres and Red Carpet events.

Building MarkMeets and Its Wider Network

Mark founded MarkMeets around his interests in entertainment, film and new music. The wider network has included ShowbizGossip, Celeb Events, UK Film Premieres and MarkMeets PR, bringing together reporting, promotion and event-related services.

Earlier milestones recorded across the brands included 10 million website views, more than 800,000 YouTube views, over 200,000 Twitter followers and more than 50,000 Facebook likes. These are historical figures from the original profile, rather than a statement of the network’s current audience.

What connects the different parts of Mark’s career is a continuing interest in the people behind entertainment: established stars discussing their next project, emerging musicians looking for an audience, and fans hoping to experience a premiere or live performance for themselves.

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