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24 September 2024

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic's Chief Executive Michael Eakin to
retire in 2025

MICHAEL Eakin OBE is to stand down as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal
Liverpool Philharmonic Society in March 2025 after over 16 years leading the
organisation.

During his tenure, Eakin has led the Liverpool Philharmonic team in a period of
remarkable growth and innovation, including:- a £14m refurbishment of the Hall,
including:- the creation of a new second performance space, The Music Room;
the development of the industry-leading In Harmony Liverpool programme and
NHS Music and Health programme, and expansion of the Liverpool Philharmonic
Youth Company alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir. The Royal