An active and experienced musician, she has an insider’s feel for the material with which she is working
I offer a range of publicity services for classical musicians and music/cultural organisations, including press liaison, social media campaigns and one-off projects to more involved long-term strategies, including profile-building and ongoing publicity support, tailored to the individual client’s aims and requirements.
- Sound general knowledge of western classical music and a passion for live performance
- A strong and trusted reputation in the world of classical music in the UK in particular via my blog The Cross-Eyed Pianist
- An appreciation of the needs of musicians, the processes involved in concert preparation and performance, and audience engagement and retention
- Over seven years experience in music PR with good relations with media, individual journalists and independent writers.
- Excellent organisational skills
- The ability to write lively copy and press releases, with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication with a wide range of people, including journalists and clients
- The ability to cope under pressure and happy to work on a variety of tasks within set deadlines
My clients have featured on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Three Counties Radio, Magic Classical (formerly Scala Radio) and ClassicFM, independent podcasts, in leading industry/specialist publications including Classical Music, Choir & Organ, Gramophone, International Piano, Pianist magazine, Music Teacher magazine, Musical Opinion, Apollo magazine, The Burlington Magazine, Times Literary Supplement, Church Times, and History Today, national press including The Observer and The Scotsman, and on respected independent websites/blogs such as Seen and Heard International, The Classical Source, MusicWeb International, MusicOMH, The Arts Desk and Planet Hugill.
Frances brought a huge amount to the Royal School of Church Music’s Platinum Project, and she was a joy to work with throughout. From her work with the initial press release and her wide-ranging approach to the ongoing nature of the project, Frances really took time to understand and engage with the RSCM’s wider aims to promote choral singing all over the world
THOMAS HEWITT JONES composer
Please contact me for further information or to discuss your requirements.
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FRANCES WILSON 