We are delighted that Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford on Avon has been successful in its application to Arts Council England to be a National Portfolio Organisation from 2023 to 2026. Wiltshire Music Centre will receive core funding of £103,546 per annum for a three-year period to help deliver Arts Council England’s “Let’s Create” strategy to widen access, inclusion and involvement for all in the arts and culture.

James Slater, Chief Executive & Artistic Director of Wiltshire Music Centre, said:

“This is a moment of celebration for our supporters, our staff and trustees, our volunteers, performers, practitioners, audiences and our wider community. This award demonstrates the value that is placed on our work, that we are delivering the very highest quality cultural experiences for our community, and that we have the ambition and determination to reach new audiences. We are delighted to be welcoming our audiences and participants back to a full programme of activity this season and this award really helps us to look forward with confidence as we approach our 25th Anniversary Year.”

The award represents 13% of Wiltshire Music Centre’s annual income and will enable the award-winning concert venue to continue to present over 150 live concerts and events a year, as well as its wide-reaching Creative Learning Programme for over 5,000 children throughout the region.