We pride ourselves in going that extra mile which is needed to ensure success in this competitive and ever-changing industry and aim to open as many opportunities as possible for each of our clients. Working with clients in all areas of the industry, including a strong list of creative clients, we work hard to spread opportunities and keep as much work ‘in house’ as we can.

Daniel Hinchliffe: 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.

In 2016 Soundcheck produced its first West End production, Murder Ballad at the Arts Theatre, which was nominated for both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the What’s on Stage Awards.

Daniel recently received a Law degree from the University of Law (PGDL) and has just completed a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Leeds (LLM), specialising in Copyright Law and Artificial Intelligence.

Ben McDougall: 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.

Simon Pontin: Agent

Simon is from Southampton and has 20 years experience in the industry

Is passionate about representing actors & creatives who work hard, can disrupt and rewrite the rule book. Likes to work closely with artists to create a tailored career/partnership that is both artistically and financially rewarding.

Father of twins.

Charli Baptie: 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.