New appointments at Hastings International Piano

With immediate effect, the charity Hastings International Piano is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Vanessa Latarche as Artistic Director. HIP has also appointed Paul Hughes, formerly Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and BBC Singers, as a consultant acting Managing Director to build on the success of the 2022 Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition and develop future strategy while the search is on for a permanent successor to Ian Roberts.