The famous town of Southwold, surrounded by beautiful Suffolk countryside and dramatic seascapes, has long been an inspiration for outstanding music.

 

The success of one-off concerts in his hometown prompted composer and pianist Nathan Williamson to found the Southwold Concert Series in 2008, with generous support from the Southwold-based design and advertising agency, Spring.

 

The aim is simple: music-making of the highest level ‘in your own backyard’, in the belief that a local, grass-roots connection between artist and audience needs no compromise on quality and enjoyment.

 

The Southwold Concert Series thrives on its roots in the local community and the strong relationship between its organisers and audience.

 

Programmes are creative and bold, combining the traditional with more progressive repertoire, and young artists developing exciting, creative ideas feature prominently.

 

In only two years the series has commissioned or programmed several new works, including a new opera by the Artistic Director and pieces written specially for their respective performers.

 

Concerts are held in St Edmund’s Church, a beautiful, acoustically fine 15^th century edifice in the centre of the town, regarded by experts as one of the finest examples of its type.

 

As you look around our website we hope you will get a feel for this wonderful new series and the music that can be enjoyed in the exquisite town of Southwold. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our events in the near future.