London’s new hall manager commits to classical music

The longrunning disaster known as Fairfield Halls has appointed a new general manager.

Jonathan Higgins, who has been running festivals in and around Carlisle, has this to say:

‘As we build back from the devastation caused by the COVID-19 crisis, this new and exciting programme of signature concerts, alongside numerous stellar performances by our Resident Orchestra the London Mozart Players, will firmly re-establish Fairfield Halls’ classical programming, which is the backbone of shows and events that are to be staged in the Festival Concert Hall….

‘We have an internationally renowned concert hall, the excellent Ashcroft Theatre and a variety of versatile studio spaces, and they’re all there to be used, and as much as possible! As well as attracting major names, theatre shows and brilliant classical acts, I want to see diversity in our programming and more local children on Fairfield’s stages. I also encourage local choirs, amateur theatre groups, youth theatres and dance schools to get in touch, they should all feel able to come and be part of our future. It’s Croydon’s venue, a community venue and everything else comes after that.’

Sounds good.