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Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra under Chief Conductors Vasily Petrenko and
Domingo Hindoyan has grown its reach and reputation through its concert

seasons, recordings and international tours including:- 1st ever visits to Japan and
China. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, one of the UK's leading concert halls, now
presents over 400 concerts per year and the organisation has seen sustained
growth in audience numbers as well as philanthropic support.

Eakin has led the organisation through challenging times, winning plaudits for his
prudent management during Covid, where Liverpool Philharmonic presented a
series of live orchestral concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, one of the earliest
organisations world wide to do so.

Eakin is also Chair of the Liverpool City Region Music Board. He was awarded an
OBE in 2023 for services to the music and the community in Liverpool.

Michael joined Liverpool Philharmonic from Arts Council England, with whom he
had been Executive Director North West. Previously, he was Director of Arts and
Leisure for Reading Borough Council, with a portfolio including:- the arts and
theatre, libraries, museums and archives, sport and leisure, and tourism.

He is a former Chair of the Association of British Orchestras and a former Vice

President of the Theatrical Management Association (now UK Theatre). Eakin was
awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Liverpool in 2022 in recognition
of his contribution to arts and culture in Liverpool.

Louise Shepherd, Chair of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society Board,

said:- "On behalf of everyone at Liverpool Philharmonic; our talented musicians,
loyal audiences, dedicated stakeholders, generous donors, and the countless
children and young people who are part of the Liverpool Philharmonic family; I
would like to express our deepest gratitude to Michael for his exceptional
leadership over the past 16 years. Michael's tenure has been nothing short of
transformative. His visionary approach has not only strengthened our financial
foundation but has also significantly expanded our reach and impact within the
community. Under his guidance, Liverpool Philharmonic has flourished,
becoming a beacon of artistic excellence and cultural innovation"

Michael Eakin said:- "Throughout my career, working in the arts has been a
profound joy, with my time at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic standing out as
particularly rewarding. This institution is not just a cornerstone of Liverpool's
cultural identity, but a significant contributor to the UK's artistic landscape. Our

reach extends across the community, touching the lives of hundreds of
thousands through our concerts and educational initiatives. The unwavering