About the Festival

The York Spring Festival of New Music is run by the thriving York Concert Series at the University of York. In 2008 it was handed to a student committee, and after a hugely successful 2009 festival, it was left in their hands.

The Department of Music, University of York

The festival continues to widen its audience by bringing the best national and international musicians to the area, whilst also promoting the enormous local talent. The festival fits into York's profile as a 'city of festivals' and through its varied and high-quality programme, enriches the cultural life of the region.

We are keen to widen the audience further, and encourage everyone to take the great opportunity that the festival provides to see and hear some of the best music being made today. New Music is vital to the longevity of classical music, so come and see the future being made first-hand at our concerts!

Sponsors

  • Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust
  • York Children’s Trust
  • Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate
  • The Golsoncott Foundation

The Festival is always seeking sponsors, both local and national. We are fully funded by sponsors and a limited amount by trusts and arts bodies. the festival offers many opportunities and advantages for its sponsors in what is hoped to be a mutually beneficial arrangement. If you would like to sponsor the festival, please contact sponsors@yorkspringfestival.co.uk.

The Committee

Festival Manager:
Martin Scheuregger - martin@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Festival Administrator:
Olivia Haughton - olivia@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Fundraising Manager:
Patrick Jones - sponsors@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Fundraising Assistant
Kathryn King - sponsors@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Publicity Manager:
Elizabeth Lester - publicity@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Designer:
Ellie Haines - publicity@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Design Assistant:
Paul Sild - publicity@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Web Designer:
Chris Leedham - webmaster@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Conference Weekend Manager:
James Whittle - conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Conference Weekend Assistant:
Stephanie Tan - conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Artist Liaison:
Sarah Hendy - artist-liaison@yorkspringfestival.co.uk
Peter Keenan - artist-liaison@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Treasurer:
Dan Arnold - finance@yorkspringfestival.co.uk

Ordinary Members:
John Goldie-Scot
Peter Storey
Samuel Thompson

Artistic Advisor:
Benjamin Gait

Development Advisor:
Sally Desmond