About Us
Isobel Griffiths Ltd is the leading orchestra contractor in the UK and has been handpicking the crème de la crème of London musicians for major feature films, television programmes, video games, records, commercials, live shows and production music for over 35 years.
Having worked on over 11,000 projects across all media, Isobel Griffiths Ltd continues to set the bar for bringing together the best musicians for every project.
“Isobel Griffiths Ltd is a company of 9 people and we play a major role in the London session scene. We feel very fortunate to work with so many fantastic musicians in London and with brilliant composers and producers from across the world to help make their compositions come alive in the studio. It is our philosophy that every project, no matter how large or small, is treated with the utmost professionalism, care and detail. Sourcing the right musicians for the needs of each project is something we are passionate about.”
– Isobel Griffiths
Our Team
Isobel Griffiths
Founder
Entering the music industry in the late 1970s Isobel started out as personal assistant to the composer Jeff Wayne and after a year or so she started a division at Jeff Wayne Music called The General Booking Company which were Contractors/Fixers for TV commercials, TV dramas, artists’ singles and albums. In 1985 she started her own company simultaneously working part-time for the composer George Fenton in an old warehouse in Chelsea next to The 606 Jazz Club housing herself, Alice (her German Shepherd), George and his 7ft Bösendorfer piano.
A year later George and his piano moved to central London (Alice is still blamed for this) but, all thanks to George’s faith, friendship and loyalty Isobel was now ready to survive on her own.
More than 11,000 film scores, TV scores, album and singles, video game scores later, Isobel surrounds herself with a dedicated team led by Susie Gillis (CEO) and their experienced fixers/contractors who are headed up by Senior Contractors Amy Stewart and Jenny Goshawk.
Susie Gillis
CEO
Susie joined Isobel Griffiths Ltd as a trainee fixer in 2013, prior to which she worked in the production department for the music publisher ABRSM. Her formative professional years were spent as assistant to the composer Richard Harvey, where she was responsible for everything from booking musicians for sessions to coordinating Richard’s charity work.
Susie has always had a passion for the arts, studying music at King’s College London and later gaining her Masters degree in musicology there, specialising in music and film.
Susie grew up in a musical family, learning the violin, bass and piano as a child, and gaining an appreciation for an eclectic variety of musical styles, as well as an insight into the professional demands of the career musician. This upbringing has informed her admiration for the musicians with whom she works via Isobel Griffiths Ltd, and Susie feels truly privileged to be in their orbit every day at the studio.
Susie became CEO of Isobel’s company in 2024 after 6 years as deputy to Lucy Whalley. She learned a huge amount from Isobel and Lucy and plans to continue their legacy of excellence in booking world class session musicians in London.
Amy Stewart
Senior Fixer
Amy has been with Isobel Griffiths Ltd since 2015 after previously working with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
Jenny Goshawk
Senior Fixer
Jenny joined Isobel Griffiths Ltd in 2018 after having moved to London from Newcastle where she worked for an independent record label and recording studio.
Amy Ewen
Fixer
Amy joined Isobel Griffiths Ltd in 2022 having moved back down south after working as the Concerts and Orchestra Manager for the chamber orchestra, Manchester Camerata.
JT Tedeschi
Head of Accounts
JT joined IG Ltd in 2024 after working as Finance Manager for an architectural firm in London and a variety of finance roles in private equity.
Justina Hassan (née Gibbs)
Accounts Manager
Justina joined Isobel Griffiths Ltd in 2022 after previously working as the Finance Manager for a catering company in London.
Eleanor Cawser
Fixer Support
Eleanor joined Isobel Griffiths Ltd in 2023. Before joining the team, Eleanor studied Musical Theatre at the University of Winchester and taught drama at the Pauline Quirke Academy and the Global English Company in Italy.
Millie Hooper
Fixer Support
Millie joined Isobel Griffiths Ltd in 2023 after studying music at the University of Surrey. She previously worked as a composer’s assistant and as a freelance vocalist.