Martin Kettle from the Guardian and Sam Jackson, Managing Editor of Classic FM, have become the most recent Board members of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. They will join the next Board meeting in March 2014.

Sam said: “I’m delighted to be joining the board of Trinity Laban, and am very much looking forward to working with the team at this world class conservatoire. It is now a great privilege to become involved in the organisation in this way, as we look to support and develop the next generation of outstanding musicians and dancers.”

Martin also welcomed the appointment: “It is a great honour to be joining Trinity Laban. I am excited to be doing whatever I can to support music and dance education in general and Trinity Laban in particular, because of its unique work combining the two art forms.”

Lord Lipsey, Trinity Laban Chairman, said: “We are extremely fortunate to have been able to recruit two new outstanding trustees. Martin Kettle is a distinguished journalist and music critic; while Sam is fast acquiring a stellar reputation through his work at Classic FM.”

For more information please visit Senior Media Appointments for Trinity Laban Board.