Birmingham Contemporary Music Group has appointed Seb Huckle to the role of Executive Director. 

Huckle is an arts manager specialising in marketing and communications and is the current Marketing Manager for the ensemble. He studied music at the University of Manchester and has worked with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and more. 

Speaking about his appointment, he said 

BCMG is an energetic and forward-looking ensemble, commissioning, promoting and above all performing the outstanding music created in our times. I am looking forward to taking on new challenges in the role of Executive Director, working alongside my colleagues in the talented BCMG team to realise the ambitious plans that will continue to drive forward new music to new destinations.

Upcoming BCMG events include a performance of Apprentice Composer-in-Residence Donghoon Shin’s Sheng Concerto with soloist Wu Wei on 21 March, and a series of composing, performing and improvising workshops for young players. 

For more, visit www.bcmg.org.uk.