John Coburn
Wild Ideas
John has worked in the North East museums sector for the last 17 years, leading teams and organisations to create multi-award winning work that takes risks and matters to the people who live here. He’s now an independent producer and consultant, working with the cultural heritage, research and education sectors.
John is working with Stomping Grounds to deliver Wild Ideas, a team development day running from Duke’s Hagg Woods.
John lives in the village of Chopwell with his partner and 3 kids. He’s a trustee for Chopwell Regeneration, a resident-led charity seeking to make positive change in Chopwell through cultural and health programmes, business development and capital projects.
In his spare time John runs, drums, pickles, brews and ferments.
