Marian Pearson, Chair of Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire Concert Society (SNLCS), tells us how they’re revitalising classical music in their community through building a diverse membership.
SNLCS was formed in 1949 and organises seven concerts each season, engaging a wide variety of internationally recognised artists. Today our membership is made up almost exclusively of white middle-class members over the age of 60. Twenty years ago, our membership was more diverse, but venue changes and societal shifts halved it to around 110 pre-COVID.