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Simon Lock

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Chief Executive at West of England Music and Arts
📍 Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Simon Lock is the Chief Executive of West of England Music and Arts, an organization he established by merging three local authority music services. With over 20 years in music education leadership, he previously spent 15 years as a freelance violinist. He holds an MBA and is a Chartered Fellow (FCMI) and a Fellow of the RSA.

Outside of his primary role, Simon co-founded Sound Foundations UK, a non-profit dedicated to improving the resilience and wellbeing of vulnerable children across Europe through creative music projects. He also actively works with other charities, like Open Hands in Romania, to plan music and well-being workshops for disadvantaged youth.

Interesting fact: He began his career as a freelance violinist for 15 years before moving into music education and arts leadership.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive
Location
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
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Music Education
His career is dedicated to leading music education services and hubs, focusing on creating regional powerhouses for music education and supporting schools.
Youth Wellbeing
Co-founded Sound Foundations UK and works with charities to support vulnerable and disadvantaged children through music, well-being, and resilience workshops.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Chief Executive
West of England Music and Arts
3-2021 - 1-2024
Music Service and Music Educaton Hub Strategic Consultant
Bath & North East Somerset Council
9-2020 - 1-2024
Music Service and Music Hub Leader
North Somerset Council
9-2020 - 1-2024
Music Hub Leader
South Gloucestershire Council
1-2020
Co-founder
Sound Foundations UK
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Education
2015 - 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Open University Business School
2005 - 2006
PGCE
The Open University
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