Making Music adopts shared leadership model

SEAMUS McGIBBON is to become Co-Chief Executive of Making Music, a charity representing the UK’s leisure-time music sector.

He will lead the organisation alongside existing Chief Executive BARBARA EIFLER, who has held the post for the last ten years.

Previously CEO of the Association of Photographers, McGibbon has also worked at the Creators’ Rights Alliance, The Culture Trust Luton, UK Theatre, Stonewall and the British Film Institute.

McGibbon and Eifler will work together with joint responsibility for Making Music's overall strategy and direction.

“We have known each other professionally for over a decade and share the same values and enthusiasm for serving members,” Eifler said “Having a new voice and different, if complementary, experience will greatly benefit both myself and Making Music.”

McGibbon added:  "Leisure-time music plays a pivotal role in the UK’s cultural and economic wellbeing. Its place in the wider musical arena is important for individual hobbyists and professionals as well as groups across the nations. I’m so pleased to be able to support Making Music members and their amazing work."

McGibbon takes up his post this month.