Member Bio
We’re St George’s Bristol – a world-class, independent music venue in the heart of Bristol.
Our 580-seat concert hall was converted from a 200-year-old Georgian church, and is a truly special space where we welcome the performances from amazing local, national and international artists.
You might know us for music, but we have so much more to offer. As well as a space for music, we’re a space for performance, learning, spoken word and ideas. We offer a philosophy season, events for children and families onsite and across the city, lunchtime concerts, plus author talks and comedians. We also have an award -winning contemporary pavilion-style extension housing our Café Bar and Glass Studio space. We are a charity: income from tickets, hires and fundraising directly support our artistic programmes.
Key People
Samir Savant
CEO - Samir Savant has been CEO of St George's Bristol since September 2021, having worked in the arts for over two decades in positions at English National Opera, Shakespeare's Globe and the Royal College of Music. He is a TEDx speaker, frequent broadcaster and writer, sits on two charity boards and spends most of his spare time singing!
Trish Brown
Operations Director - An experienced cultural leader, who is passionate about opening up access to arts for all, developing operational models for financial sustainability and thinking differently. Currently a Trustee of Bricks, a member of the BCC Culture Board and sits on the Bristol Bid Advisory Board. Loves supporting mums doing awesome things, and is a rugby player and co-chair for Bath Rugby Ladies.
Verity Slater
Head of Development - A fundraising and communications specialist with over 20 years experience of working in leading organisations in cultural and charitable sectors including major museums, venues, galleries and major grant giving organisations. Mum to two amazing girls. Adopted Bristolian. School governor.
Esme Jones
Esme Jones is Head of Marketing and Communications at St George's Bristol, and her background lies in events marketing and design. She's also a Trustee of Wiltshire Music Centre and co-leads the Marketing arm of BACH, the British Association of Concert Halls.