Ian is passionate about music. He has been Chair of The New Streetly Youth Orchestra since January 2000 and has overseen its continued success gaining a reputation as Sutton Coldfield's leading independent Youth Orchestra.
He plays keyboard for two bands; the five piece Birmingham based new folk group Satchel Blue and covers group Big Jesse and his Fancy Band. He is proud to have recorded a number of albums with Satchel Blue, a number of which are currently available on iTunes and Spotify.
In December 2008 he was appointed as a Trustee and board member of Performances Birmingham Ltd the registered charity responsible for the management of Town Hall and Symphony Hall, two iconic performance venues in the heart of Birmingham City Centre.
He is also a Trustee of the Birmingham International Piano Competition which provides young pianists with the chance to further their careers and perform in world class venues.
During his student years he established a reputation as a DJ for live events and on BURN FM and continues to accept a limited number of bookings each year.
He plays keyboard for two bands; the five piece Birmingham based new folk group Satchel Blue and covers group Big Jesse and his Fancy Band. He is proud to have recorded a number of albums with Satchel Blue, a number of which are currently available on iTunes and Spotify.
In December 2008 he was appointed as a Trustee and board member of Performances Birmingham Ltd the registered charity responsible for the management of Town Hall and Symphony Hall, two iconic performance venues in the heart of Birmingham City Centre.
He is also a Trustee of the Birmingham International Piano Competition which provides young pianists with the chance to further their careers and perform in world class venues.
During his student years he established a reputation as a DJ for live events and on BURN FM and continues to accept a limited number of bookings each year.