The Derek Hill Foundation
Music@Malling are delighted to have received financial support from the Derek Hill Foundation. Derek Hill CBE was a leading twentieth century landscape and portrait artist and his foundation, support the arts.
Liberty Property Trust sponsor Music@Malling
Liberty Property Trust are sponsoring Music@Malling again in 2017. The developers of King’s Hill, Liberty Property Trust will support Music@Malling in its work with the three schools on King’s Hill including two family events at The Discovery School with performances of Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf. The Control Tower – one of the surviving parts of the original airfield – is the venue for a concert given by internationally renowned Chamber Domaine. Now an art gallery and the offices of Liberty, this iconic 1930’s building was built when the site was Maidstone Airport. “It is great to be working with Liberty Property Trust on broadening out our offer to the area and engaging new audiences in one of the most rapidly developing and aspirational places to live in the UK.” Thomas Kemp, Artistic Director, Music@Malling.
Best Classical Events of 2015
Music@Malling were thrilled to be included in The Artsdesk roundup of Best Classical Events 2015. It was great to be included in such international and illustrious company! http://www.theartsdesk.com/classical-music/best-2015-classical-concerts
Kent Arts Development Award
Music@Malling are delighted to have received a Kent Arts Development Award which are given to flagship arts organisations from across the county. “It is great to receive this recognition from Kent for Music@Malling and its contribution to the arts in the area.” Alan Gibbins, Chairman, Music@Malling
Six Ensembles in Six Schools and a Kent connection with Igor Stravinsky
Music@Malling hosted a concert at St.George’s Church, Wrotham which features six ensembles from six schools. the concert was the culmination of a series of workshops led by Adam Mackenzie to develop ensemble playing in schools and to mentor teachers to enable them to compose with whole class groups and conduct ensembles. The project was based on Stravinsky – Three Pieces for String Quartet which was performed by Chamber Domaine. The second movement was inspired by Little Tich – a music hall performer who came from Kent and performed as a child in many of the local pubs. The concert was full of parents and families and each school performed a new piece composed in the workshops alongside the musicians of Chamber Domaine. Six Ensembles in Six Schools was organised and funded by Kent Music.
Elite Pubs to sponsor opening night of Music@Malling
We are delighted that Elite Pubs are hosting an evening of music at The Farmhouse on West Malling High Street as part of a sponsorship for Music@Malling. Enjoy Champagne and canapés whilst listening to Ronnie Scott’s stalwarts, Lizzie Ball and Milos Milivojevic perform gypsy, folk, classical and jazz number in Classical Kicks! A great way to kick off Music@Malling. www.classicalkicks.com
Arts Council England support Music@Malling
Music@Malling are delighted to have been given a Grants for the Arts Award for the third year in succession: to underpin our continued development and support concerts and our outreach programme. “It is fantastic to receive financial support from the leading arts funding organisation in the UK. It is an endorsement of the work we have undertaken since 2011 in building new audiences for music from scratch.” Thomas Kemp, Artistic Director – Music@Malling.
Whitehead Monckton Charitable Foundation
Music@Malling are delighted that the Whitehead Monckton Charitable Foundation are supporting our Peter and the Wolf project that engages hundreds of children in creative activities and performances.
Malling Memorial Foundation
Music@Malling are delighted to be supported by the Malling Memorial Foundation to help towards the costs of the Peter and the Wolf concerts and workshops. The Foundation was set up to benefit the youth of West Malling and has been a great supporter of the festival since 2011.
