Our Partners...

Aston Performing Arts Academy works in partnership with establishments such as;

• The Centre for Conflict Transformation
• Birmingham School of Acting
• Professional Music Technology
• The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
• Birmingham Conservatoire
• The Drum

Our partners are integral in offering excellent opportunities for young people in the arts by way of;

• TCFCT are the holding organisation for APAA, engaging with the community for life transformation

• Performance opportunities at the Symphony Hall

• Performance and coaching sessions with CBSO musicians

• CBSO education programme in support of the Aston Performing Arts Academy

• Symphony Hall Audience development scheme - Birmingham

• The Drum in support with performance venue

In partnership with the APAA, Symphony Hall is offering concessionary tickets and the opportunity for audience members to meet and talk to the musicians. The aim of the scheme is to widen participation in the African and Caribbean community.

Birmingham School of Acting supports APAA in facilitating drama/dance studios and some office space as well as sharing a wealth of experience in management in theatre arts and artistic programming which focuses on engagement of youth.

Aston Performing Arts Academy Patrons:

• Professor George Caird (Former Principal Birmingham Conservatoire)
• David Vann (Course Director of the Birmingham School of Acting)
• Alwyn Green (LRAM LTCL of the CBSO)