LMN staff listing

Evan Dawson is Executive Director for Live Music Now. He is responsible for all of the organisation’s activities, reporting to the Board of Governors.

“I’m thrilled to be leading such a dedicated, friendly and inspiring team, doing hugely important work. In my career I have seen musical experiences transform people’s lives and communities, and no organisation does this more widely, or to such a high standard, as Live Music Now.”

Evan has been working in a range of leadership roles in the arts sector since 2004. He has led national projects to create new community choirs in areas of deprivation, supported young composers and soloists, and worked with television and radio to celebrate the diversity and quality of British music-making. Prior to joining LMN, Evan was Head of Development at Making Music, where he led their ‘music and wellbeing’ strategy, and a range of initiatives to support young artists, composers and music groups in the community, including the influential Adopt a Composer scheme. Prior to working in the arts, Evan was a solicitor with the firm Mishcon de Reya.

Evan has an MA in Arts Management at City University, and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He is a National Advisor to Arts Council Wales. He also plays the saxophone in a jazz quintet, and has written music for television, including the string quartet theme for BBC2’s Only Connect.

You can follow Evan’s activities on his twitter feed: twitter.com/evandawson show less