Charles Bradley

Charles Bradley

Born in Kent, Charles Bradley was educated at Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School and the Royal College of Music, London. After completing the first year of his BMus in bass trombone he ran and was elected to the post of Students’ Association President.

During his two years in office he founded the Association of the London Colleges of the Arts; a collaborative body that fosters social and artistic relationships between the students of the specialised arts colleges of the capital.

After leaving the RCM Charles joined Artis Education, an innovative education company who integrate the arts throughout children’s learning to actively deepen their understanding of both the arts and curriculum subjects.

As Operations Coordinator, and now Development Manager, he manages the implementation of new areas of business and professional development opportunities for Artis Specialists and classroom teachers throughout England.

Charles has a keen interest in music and the arts, regularly visiting galleries and attending a variety of performances. Since 2012 he has volunteered as a project manager for TEDxHackney and is a Trustee of the emerging historical performance orchestra, The Elia Ensemble.

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Gavin James

Gavin first encountered orchestral music at age 13 when the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra recorded a performance at his school. He is now a senior civil servant, advising ministers on policy and overseeing infrastructure projects, as well as a Chartered Management Accountant. Gavin also serves as a governor at one of Europe’s largest primary schools. Although he experimented with percussion in his youth, Gavin feels most at home playing guitar—though he still holds a soft spot for orchestral music.

Stevie Higgins

Stevie studied at Oxford University, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the National Opera Studio in London and is now a conductor and pianist, working with the UK’s major opera houses including Glyndebourne, ROH, ENO and Scottish Opera. Passionate about music education, he has worked as a performer and conductor with Kidenza since its inception.

Murray Taylor

Murray joined Kidenza’s mission to deliver musical joy and inspiration to schoolkids by joining the Board in 2024. An Australian-qualified corporate and commercial lawyer, he is now based in London and brings 10 years of legal experience to the Board. Outside of the law, he holds associate diploma qualifications in piano and is currently studying to sit his licentiate diploma. Hailing from a deprived area of New South Wales’ mid-north coast, he is a driven supporter of social equity initiatives and a passionate advocate for the arts.