National youth arts charity Music for Youth has today announced that Phil Castang will start as the new chief executive officer from 1 July.
On Twitter, Music for Youth said: ‘We're delighted to announce that the #MFY board of trustees has appointed a new chief executive officer! Phil Castang joins us on 1 July 2022, bringing a broad range of experience, deep knowledge of the sector and passion for the transformational power of music with him.’
Castang currently holds the post of director of Creative Learning & Engagement at Bristol Beacon and the National Centre for Inclusive Excellence (NCIE).
Previous roles throughout Castang’s 26-year career in music education include chief executive at Newham Music Trust and co-founder of the International Guitar Foundation. In July 2021 he was appointed as chair of the Music Education Council.
On his recent appointment, Castang said: ‘I’m so excited to be joining Music for Youth and look forward to taking the amazing work forward.’
