Derek Warby Artist Management was formed in the summer of 2007 to manage a range of ensembles and musicians. Active in professional music management since 1980, Derek Warby has worked with some of the world’s most established musicians and is now privileged to look after Chaconne Brass, the Dante Quartet, Divertimenti, the Primrose Piano Quartet, Stenclmusic and the Zimro Trio, as well as Brazilian flautist James Strauss, Dutch jazz/swing violinist Tim Kliphuis, renowned jazz composer and bandleader Mike Westbrook and the comedy string trio Pluck.

Derek’s first professional job was as Concerts Officer for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Bournemouth Sinfonietta in 1980. He subsequently held positions at the National Centre for Orchestral Studies in London, Docklands Sinfonietta (later Sinfonia 21), contemporary music ensemble Lontano, The Hanover Band, Primavera Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble, the Orchestra of St John’s and the European Union Youth Orchestra. Derek has always championed unjustly neglected repertoire in concert programmes (both old and new), as well as seeking-out promising new artists.

Derek Warby Artist Management is not an artist agency – it is an arts management consultancy. Derek Warby looks after many aspects of his clients’ management beyond those normally practised by an agent. This provides a thorough, pro-active and more complete service for both clients and promoters interested in engaging artists.

Through his extensive experience in and understanding of the profession over nearly thirty years, you can be confident that Derek Warby Artist Management will be able to offer you a complete service from the initial enquiry through to the final performance.