BBC newsreader and presenter, Clive Myrie, and Tony Hall, The Lord Hall of Birkenhead CBE (former Director General of the BBC 2013-2020 and CEO of the Royal Opera House 2001-2013) are to join Buxton International Festival as Honorary Vice-Presidents.
Felicity Goodey, the Festival’s Chair said: “We are delighted to announce that both Clive Myrie and Tony Hall will be joining us as Honorary Vice-Presidents. Clive is one of life’s great enthusiasts and he loves the opera. He will be a tremendous role model for the festival, especially for our young artists and supporters. And there is no-one with more experience in Opera and entertainment than Tony Hall, who will be a terrific ambassador and supporter of our work.”
Hon. Vice Presidents are chosen for their significant support for the Festival and potential to help with future development. Honorary appointees are invited to events and kept informed of developments and act as ambassadors for BIF. Other Honorary Vice Presidents include Lady Antonia Fraser, Donald Maxwell, Dame Janet Smith and Lord Roy Hattersley.