Birmingham Conservatoire has sights on new city centre home
Birmingham Conservatoire, part of Birmingham City University, celebrates its 125th anniversary this year - and the prestigious music college faces the future with confidence with exciting plans for a new home.
It is proposed that the Conservatoire would relocate from its current home at Paradise Circus to a nearby city centre site.
This move is part of the wider development for Paradise Circus, which is being led by Birmingham City Council and developer Argent. Positive negotiations are on-going and the University plans to make a detailed announcement later this year.
To support the Conservatoire’s world-class education the earmarked premises would be fully fitted with purpose-built facilities. Also planned is a new 475-seat concert hall on Centenary Way, which will run from Centenary Square to Chamberlain Square.
“We’re delighted to be part of a city – and a University – that is serious about our development as one of the UK’s leading conservatoires,” said David Saint, Acting Principal for Birmingham Conservatoire.
He added: “We plan to make further announcements about our new home later this year, so watch this space.
“We look forward to sharing our vision, not just for the immediate future - but for the Conservatoire's growth and development in Birmingham towards our 250th birthday in 2136.”