Tricolor Associates are expert change consultants, project developers, and fundraisers who have raised over £200m for 100+ cultural projects. My work ranges from consulting on specialist areas of audience development, creative programming, consultation, access and inclusion, to fundraising strategy and bid writing. I also build and lead teams of specialist highly experienced consultants across complex projects to ensure exceptional quality and delivery to tight timelines. Projects to… Show more Tricolor Associates are expert change consultants, project developers, and fundraisers who have raised over £200m for 100+ cultural projects. My work ranges from consulting on specialist areas of audience development, creative programming, consultation, access and inclusion, to fundraising strategy and bid writing. I also build and lead teams of specialist highly experienced consultants across complex projects to ensure exceptional quality and delivery to tight timelines. Projects to date:-Leicester Cathedral - Major multi-million fundraising project centered around a unique archaeological discovery and capital-West Berkshire Council - Commercialisation options for a Grade 1 listed building in their cohort-Highfields Community Association - Feasibility and options for the development of a new digital migration heritage experience celebrating a unique community with over 185 ethnicities and decades of strong grassroots community activism-The Race Equality Centre - Feasibility for a new building celebrating Leicester and the UK's diverse communities-The Spring Arts Centre - Completion of a significant heritage arts development programme-Thetford Cultural Masterplanning - Completion of major masterplanning activity and grant Show less

Freelance mezzo soprano: choral and early music specialism. Highlights include international touring; television and radio broadcasts; sessions and recordings for albums, films and other media.

Consultant strategist and change management driver. Work includes arts and third sector change management and impact transformation; strategic design and delivery in audience development; community consultation; deepening inclusion; creative programming; project facilitation and management; fundraising strategy, bid writer and funding assessor at national and international scale.Visit my website: www.cathyphillipsbrady.co.uk*Current Clients*Tricolor Associates (senior… Show more Consultant strategist and change management driver. Work includes arts and third sector change management and impact transformation; strategic design and delivery in audience development; community consultation; deepening inclusion; creative programming; project facilitation and management; fundraising strategy, bid writer and funding assessor at national and international scale.Visit my website: www.cathyphillipsbrady.co.uk*Current Clients*Tricolor Associates (senior consultant/project manager)Sound Connections (associate consultant)Creative Scotland (funding assessor)PRS Foundation (funding assessor)Music 4 All (funding assessor)Previous Clients:Love Music ProductionsAcademy of Music and Sound Coventry City of CultureLondon Borough of Culture - Waltham ForestMusic Education Council Gabrieli Consort & Players Learn to Read MusicMusic for YouthMusic MarkHarrow Arts CentreSistema EnglandHillyfield Primary Academiesecho vocal ensemble London Youth Choirs Show less

Elected on to the board of the UK Music Education Council: the gathering of the UK's most diverse and knowledgeable voices on the educational and social role of music. The Council acts as an expert advisor, facilitator of skills, knowledge sharing and enabler of change. MEC aims to help create a society where everyone benefits from the personal, social and educational value of music. I have decided to take a step back from this important work whilst I navigate my new self employed working… Show more Elected on to the board of the UK Music Education Council: the gathering of the UK's most diverse and knowledgeable voices on the educational and social role of music. The Council acts as an expert advisor, facilitator of skills, knowledge sharing and enabler of change. MEC aims to help create a society where everyone benefits from the personal, social and educational value of music. I have decided to take a step back from this important work whilst I navigate my new self employed working pattern. Show less

Headed up the professional music engagement initiative for University of Glasgow for three busy seasons. Role included strategy, music programming, partnerships and outreach. Grew the programme and budget hugely. Curated and delivered over 600 musical events in person and online, for around 20,000 visitors and participants and forged relationships with world class musical partners and musicians in Scotland, UK and beyond.

Shaped the first year of a new ambitious charity aiming to improve the lives of the young people and the wider community in rural Strathearn and Strathallan through high quality cultural engagement. Built and launched Radio Earn a youth-led radio station in 2021. Raised over £400,000 for core, capital and a set of future deep impact engagement programmes throughout the communities.

Senior strategic operational management and fundraising for a national teacher training charity. Responsible for national teams, core salaries and programme impact. Pandemic ended my role.

Programme Manager for the ASPIRE programme which provides bespoke inclusive singing experiences within schools and communities, in collaboration with music hubs and local cultural partners, in perceived areas of low cultural engagement or deprivation across London. Our ASPIRE Partner Schools programme engages around 1000 children and young people each year with tailored teacher CPD ensuring continued activity. Each child achieves Arts Award Discover or Explore and we identify ASPIRE Junior… Show more Programme Manager for the ASPIRE programme which provides bespoke inclusive singing experiences within schools and communities, in collaboration with music hubs and local cultural partners, in perceived areas of low cultural engagement or deprivation across London. Our ASPIRE Partner Schools programme engages around 1000 children and young people each year with tailored teacher CPD ensuring continued activity. Each child achieves Arts Award Discover or Explore and we identify ASPIRE Junior Apprentices who are given the necessary support to succeed and progress in their choral singing, including specialist tuition and chaperoning, as full members of London Youth Choir.As Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing for all our choirs, I oversee management of policy, delivery of safe events and encouragement in the practise of positive wellbeing as members of our organisation. I am recently trained as a Youth Mental Health First Aider and will be using this knowledge in developing a regular Wellbeing programme as part of our rehearsals and membership. Show less

A cross-arts role, I work with community and schools, managing the Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus, community arts events and national theatre-craft programme Design Challenge. Most recently I was lead producer on FUSED festival and took on management of the Thurrock Song Cycle in the ROH Thurrock Youth Singing programme. Additionally, I work on community events in Thurrock including BP Big Screens, Big Sings, Village Beach. My role includes partner and stakeholder development… Show more A cross-arts role, I work with community and schools, managing the Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus, community arts events and national theatre-craft programme Design Challenge. Most recently I was lead producer on FUSED festival and took on management of the Thurrock Song Cycle in the ROH Thurrock Youth Singing programme. Additionally, I work on community events in Thurrock including BP Big Screens, Big Sings, Village Beach. My role includes partner and stakeholder development, budget management, funder reporting, data collection and evaluation, as well as contracting, safeguarding and delivery, looking at ROH chorus volunteers and work experience placements. My permanent role was made redundant in December 2016 due to unexpected local funding cuts. Show less

Project Manager for Ignite, Wigmore Hall Learning's professional Ensemble in Residence who lead Wigmore Hall's creative outreach programme. Ignite works through the medium of improvisation in diverse and challenging settings such as hospital schools, homeless centres and with partner organisations providing opportunities for vulnerable children and adults. They are a key part of Wigmore Hall Learning at the Hall itself, in events such as the successful three-year Community Chamber Opera… Show more Project Manager for Ignite, Wigmore Hall Learning's professional Ensemble in Residence who lead Wigmore Hall's creative outreach programme. Ignite works through the medium of improvisation in diverse and challenging settings such as hospital schools, homeless centres and with partner organisations providing opportunities for vulnerable children and adults. They are a key part of Wigmore Hall Learning at the Hall itself, in events such as the successful three-year Community Chamber Opera project, community culmination performances and half-term courses for young musicians: Ignition.Coordination of the Wigmore Hall Learning programme, working across all areas: Study, Family, Schools, Community, Early Years and Music for Life. Event management and administrative coordination at the Hall and on location. Show less

UK representative on advisory board in youth involvement and development in choral Europe. First point of contact for individuals/companies outside of ECA-EC's networks.Creating a 'youth network' for young singers around Europe, successful funding application for the European Youth Event - Strasbourg May 2014.Work has included international festival management, concerts management, public speaking at the 3rd European Forum on Music 'youth as a resource' and preparations for the… Show more UK representative on advisory board in youth involvement and development in choral Europe. First point of contact for individuals/companies outside of ECA-EC's networks.Creating a 'youth network' for young singers around Europe, successful funding application for the European Youth Event - Strasbourg May 2014.Work has included international festival management, concerts management, public speaking at the 3rd European Forum on Music 'youth as a resource' and preparations for the Europa Cantat festival in 2015, alongside being on the editorial board for the European Choral Magazine and contributing to VOICE research. Show less

Elected chair position on a team of seven music education specialist individuals from around Europe. Representing 'youth' (up to age 30) in musical Europe, a voice for young musicians, promoters, managers and musical networks. Board responsibilities and voting rights at European level.The role includes managing a team, project management, speaking at European level conferences, network building, policy. Projects include developing further the Make Music! Be Heard! project in Europe -… Show more Elected chair position on a team of seven music education specialist individuals from around Europe. Representing 'youth' (up to age 30) in musical Europe, a voice for young musicians, promoters, managers and musical networks. Board responsibilities and voting rights at European level.The role includes managing a team, project management, speaking at European level conferences, network building, policy. Projects include developing further the Make Music! Be Heard! project in Europe - lobbying the Manifesto for Youth and Music in Europe around the globe, organising and funding seven arts management placements for young people in EMC member organisations and developing the 'Youth Guide' an online resource for young musicians and managers in Europe, yet to be unveiled online. Show less

Working with a team of specialist music advisers to promote British music in regions around the world. Project administration and management with arts teams around the world, and with extensive music industry contacts in the UK including artists, agents, managers and venues, institutions, bodies and advisory boards. The role also includes international delegate liaison and artist liaison at UK based music showcasing events, travel and finance administration as well as research in to current… Show more Working with a team of specialist music advisers to promote British music in regions around the world. Project administration and management with arts teams around the world, and with extensive music industry contacts in the UK including artists, agents, managers and venues, institutions, bodies and advisory boards. The role also includes international delegate liaison and artist liaison at UK based music showcasing events, travel and finance administration as well as research in to current musical trends and news in Britain, music education announcements. I also work on the Selector, British Council's weekly global radio show promoting the best of new UK music with production company Folded Wing. Show less

Assistant to Concerts Director, Artistic Programming Manager, Orchestra Manager and Chief Executive.Sole responsibility for the At Lunch series: assisting with programming, managing fixing, music hire, venues, budget, contracts, player payments, concert management. Liaison with BBC Radio 3 for live broadcasts.Concert management: curating large and small scale professional concerts and some educational projects around the UK, live BBC Radio 3 broadcasts (such as BBC Proms)… Show more Assistant to Concerts Director, Artistic Programming Manager, Orchestra Manager and Chief Executive.Sole responsibility for the At Lunch series: assisting with programming, managing fixing, music hire, venues, budget, contracts, player payments, concert management. Liaison with BBC Radio 3 for live broadcasts.Concert management: curating large and small scale professional concerts and some educational projects around the UK, live BBC Radio 3 broadcasts (such as BBC Proms), festival performances, tours, recordings (notably Harmonia Mundi) and rehearsals (in venues such as Royal Opera House, Wigmore Hall). Stepping in to the role of orchestra manager where required.Managing administrative systems in the department, writing and tracking contracts for artists (such as Barbara Hannigan) and liaising with agents (such as Askonas Holt), invoices and purchase orders via Sage. Booking accommodation, travel and devising schedules. Sole responsibility for the booking of rehearsal venues and equipment, the orchestral library, hiring and purchase of music and new commissions. Maintaining the Britten Sinfonia forward planning diary OPAS (Orchestral Planning Administration System). Programming research. Developing and nurturing relationships with artists, member players, guest players, agents, diary services, venues, publishers and recording companies. Show less

Working alongside the lead Creative Producer, Director and administrative staff, in the programming of seasons: shows, concerts, events and exhibitions. Curating, administration, programming, production, research, evaluation, events management, artist liaison, scheduling.Programming and producing in-house work and education projects in the fields of circus (such as Gandini Juggling), visual art (Phil Fisk), dance (Clod Ensemble), theatre (Tara Arts), music (New London Orchestra) and… Show more Working alongside the lead Creative Producer, Director and administrative staff, in the programming of seasons: shows, concerts, events and exhibitions. Curating, administration, programming, production, research, evaluation, events management, artist liaison, scheduling.Programming and producing in-house work and education projects in the fields of circus (such as Gandini Juggling), visual art (Phil Fisk), dance (Clod Ensemble), theatre (Tara Arts), music (New London Orchestra) and comedy (Frank Wurzinger). Show less

Making Music Open Stage Manager for the duration of Voices Now Festival 2013. Scheduling and managing hundreds of amateur singers in choral ensembles for short performances in open spaces around the Roundhouse, working closely with Making Music UK and Voices Now Directors alongside Roundhouse events managers.Stage manager for BBC Singers education project with 500 school children.Stage manager for The Hilliard Ensemble and a new young professional choir created as part of the… Show more Making Music Open Stage Manager for the duration of Voices Now Festival 2013. Scheduling and managing hundreds of amateur singers in choral ensembles for short performances in open spaces around the Roundhouse, working closely with Making Music UK and Voices Now Directors alongside Roundhouse events managers.Stage manager for BBC Singers education project with 500 school children.Stage manager for The Hilliard Ensemble and a new young professional choir created as part of the festival.Stage assistant for Only Men Aloud and London Gay Men's Chorus sell-out show. Show less

Founding choral education in Lewisham Music Hub. Developing choral singing for young voices in five choirs (aged 5-18). Programming, scheduling, maintaining accurate databases, conducting.

Working in collaboration with VOICE, a project by European Choral Association - Europa Cantat and Carus-Verlag, collating and filming a collection of International Lullabies for publication in 2013 (see link at top of profile). Organising and executing a parade for 5000 singers on the first day of Europa Cantat XVIII. Managing teams of around 100 volunteers to run successful concerts throughout the festival.

Education internship, working alongside the Projects Manager in curating individual education projects and the Saturday 'Centre for Young Musicians.' Scheduling rehearsals, writing contracts, booking venues, accommodation and transport. Event managing at performances and rehearsal weekends. Administrating ABRSM exam applications, schedules and managing examination days.

Completion of NQT year setting up a new music department in a private school as a single person department. Responsible for whole school music teaching, schemes of work KS3-5, all extra curricular rehearsals, activities and events, peripatetic staff recruitment and coordination, departmental handbook including assessment, child protection and equal opportunities policies. Raising over £2000 through concerts to buy new equipment.Year 7 form tutor. GCSE results: all As.

Founder of Quire Voices, a semi-professional chamber choir based in Windsor.Responsible for programming, rehearsal and concert management, booking of concert venues and equipment hire, music hire, some conducting.

Performing around the world, on television and live radio (BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Wales) regularly with BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and a vast selection of world renowned conductors.

Working alongside the managing team of the Big Talent School in it's founding year, an independent performing arts school and talent agency based at the Wales Millennium Centre.Scheduling and facilitating classes and agency auditions, coordinating events and showcases, being the first point of contact for parents and students, liaising with staff and agencies, managing bookings and technical equipment orders.

Creating and facilitating weekly craft workshops for children aged 3+. Based in the Wales Millennium Centre and various locations around Cardiff.

Full time internship in the Creative Learning department at Welsh National Opera: MAX.Working alongside the project managers to curate and deliver a varied range of opera education projects in house and in the South Wales communities.Project management of Family Days opera weekend: fixing singers and musicians,booking venues, scheduling rehearsals and events, managing budgets. Using Artifaxand Microsoft Office to manage projects, create evaluative databases and… Show more Full time internship in the Creative Learning department at Welsh National Opera: MAX.Working alongside the project managers to curate and deliver a varied range of opera education projects in house and in the South Wales communities.Project management of Family Days opera weekend: fixing singers and musicians,booking venues, scheduling rehearsals and events, managing budgets. Using Artifaxand Microsoft Office to manage projects, create evaluative databases and reports.Presenting my work at inter departmental meetings. Recruiting and managing a team ofvolunteers for WNO Street Songs Festival. Show less

Developing music in primary schools in Cardiff, working with children aged 3-11, with a range of abilities. Facilitating projects using percussion, voices. Creating extra curricular musical events, eisteddfod competitions, basic music education and therapy.