Tom Appleton

Arts Consultant

Tom works with cultural organisations, places and communities across the UK as a creative advisor, project manager, network builder and fundraiser, bringing a 360-degree viewpoint to every brief.

National Youth Choir Ambassador

Britten Sinfonia R&D Consultant

Britten Pears Arts Community Ambassador

Creative Advisory Group, Norwich Theatre

Creative Advisory Group,
Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds

Music for Youth Mentor

Young Sounds UK Connector

Abu Dhabi Young Musician of the Year Adjudicator

Active at the cross-sections of arts and culture, life-long learning, place building, and health and well-being

Tom’s knowledge and skills see him in high demand as a freelance creative advisor, project manager, network builder, performer, and fundraiser for a number of cultural organisations and individuals.

Tom is able to bring a 360 degree viewpoint to organisations – especially those looking for wider audience and participant engagement. With a particular interest in how rural and coastal communities connect with cultural provision, Tom’s strategic knowledge and experience lead him to work for a variety of Music Education Hubs, Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations, festivals, theatres, Making Music membership groups, and other organisations of significant cultural value.

Participant Engagement

Tom is able to bring a 360 degree viewpoint to organisations – especially those looking for wider audience and participant engagement.

‘Tom, the Adjudicator, was so amazing in creating a positive and calm atmosphere for the children to perform in’

Parent

Norfolk County Music Festival

‘Fabulous fun at the Bloom Festival singing workshop this morning. Tom Appleton was a fantastic teacher! He made it engaging for all ages. Wonderful opportunity for my daughter and I to do something we both love together!’

Participant

Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds’ Bloom Festival

With a particular interest in how rural and coastal communities connect with cultural provision, Tom’s strategic knowledge and experience lead him to work for a variety of Music Education Hubs, Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations, festivals, theatres, Making Music membership groups, and other organisations of significant cultural value.