His early work included a stint directing the acclaimed BBC travel series Rough Guide to the World.

Hamilton is also a partner in global televised live event production company Done + Dusted.

[5][6] He has directed live concert DVDs for U2, Beyoncé, Robbie Williams, Britney Spears, The Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Bryan Adams, Avril Lavigne, Mötley Crüe and Phil Collins.

In 2012, Hamilton directed the televising of the opening and closing ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

[1][7] Hamilton won a second BAFTA for Multi-Camera Directing the London Olympic Opening Ceremonies,[8][9] and was nominated for an Emmy.