Susanna Eastburn appointed Director, Music Strategy at Arts Council England

Susanna Eastburn, currently Executive Producer of Lift (London International Festival of Theatre), has been appointed Director, Music Strategy at Arts Council England.

Susanna has been Executive Producer at Lift since 2005, where she has helped lead one of the world’s most respected international theatre organisations. Born and educated in Cornwall before studying music at King’s College, Cambridge, her previous roles include Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, Chair of the Society for the Promotion of New Music and a Governor of Leeds College of Music. She has also been a fellow of the Clore Leadership Programme.

Susanna Eastburn said:

“I am very excited about joining the Arts Council at this time of great possibility and development. Music in this country is in great shape and is one of the jewels of our cultural life. I look forward to strengthening links between the Arts Council, the music industry and musicians to enable as many people as possible to experience music of the highest quality.”

Andrew Whyte, Interim Executive Director, Arts Strategy, Arts Council England said:

“Susanna brings a wealth of music industry experience to the Arts Council which will be invaluable in driving forward and developing our music strategy. She has a proven success rate in bringing music to new audiences and I look forward to welcoming her to the team.”

Susanna will take up her role in March 2008 and will be based at Arts Council England’s national office in London. She will lead the Arts Council’s teams of music specialists based across England.

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For further information contact:
Louise Wylie, Director of Media Relations, Arts Council England
020 7973 5528 / louise.wylie@artscouncil.org.uk

Nick Adams, Media Relations Administrator, Arts Council England
020 7973 5549 / nick.adams@artscouncil.org.uk

Arts Council England works to get great art to more people in more places. We develop and promote the arts across England, acting as an independent body at arm’s length from government. Between 2006 and 2008, we will invest £1.1 billion of public money from government and the National Lottery in supporting the arts. This is the bedrock of support for the arts in England. We believe that the arts have the power to change lives and communities, and to create opportunities for people throughout the country.

For 2006 to 2008, we have six priorities:
· taking part in the arts
· children and young people
· the creative economy
· vibrant communities
· internationalism
· celebrating diversity

www.artscouncil.org.uk

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