Bold new encounters with
classical music
Developing new concert experiences for orchestras, choirs, artists, festivals and venues
How I can help you
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Through story-led programming or the wider creative direction of even bolder projects, I can help you forge experiences that attract new audiences and engage them with classical music in a meaningful way.
My creative direction of Southbank Sinfonia/Sinfonia Smith Square’s #ConcertLab series has attracted an entirely new audience to the orchestra - and was shortlisted for an RPS Award. Other projects have included collaborations with the Postal Museum, the composer/performer Errollyn Wallen, Spitalfields Music Festival and Cheltenham Music Festival.
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I can help you stand out in a busy world, creating high quality films and innovative digital strategies.
Working across scales from symphony orchestras to individual artists, I have directed, shot and edited compelling performance films, teaser trailers, documentaries and projections for cinema, YouTube, socials and concert hall.
Recent clients include The Sixteen, Dunedin Consort, Errollyn WaIlen, the Royal Philharmonic Society and Kings Place. From small scale shoots to multi-camera sessions with a larger crew, please get in touch if you’d like to discuss an upcoming project.
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Want to grow your audience and build meaningful connections to your work?
Using my extensive experience in creative direction and arts marketing, I can help you to shape innovative marketing, communications, digital and audience engagement strategies that are proven to deliver results.
My consultancy clients have included the National Trust, Orchestras for All, Young Voices Foundation, Spitalfields Music and Hofesh Shechter Company - delivering strategies and materials that have brought real and lasting change.
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Keen to boost your team’s skills and confidence around your audience offer?
I lead workshops for artists and managers on audience development. These can cover how to build and start delivering effective communications, the power of digital channels, and new approaches to concerts - from conception to performance.
Clients have included Britten Pears Arts, YCAT, Freiburger Barockorchester, Royal Holloway University of London and Southbank Sinfonia’s annual fellowship programme.
Recent projects
What audiences are saying
“The Night Sky is simply glorious . . . The audience remains rapt throughout - ★★★★★”
“This was utterly beautiful, embodying qualities we aspire to: personal, authentic, finely crafted, insightful. Matt Belcher created a film of such depth and thoughtfulness & the music was off the charts!!”
“Audience involvement in this concert was like nothing I’d ever experienced. Initially mesmerized, we soon began to wander, enchanted by the unfolding music that seemed to guide our movement in the room. ”
