Arts Council Wales has announced the appointment of Roger Wilson as its new Head of Music.

With over 30 years of experience as a musician, educator and leader in the arts, he has worked in senior positions across the British music sector. He will take on his new role in July.

He joins Arts Council of Wales from Black Lives in Music, where he is co-founder and Director of Operations, leading work to address inequality and support change across the music industry.

Strategic lead

He will now lead on the development and delivery of Arts Council of Wales' music strategy, working closely with artists, organisations and partners across Wales. The role includes shaping investment priorities, supporting the sustainability of music organisations and festivals, and helping to create opportunities for artists and audiences across a wide range of musical genres.

Everyone

Speaking about his appointment Roger Wilson stated: "I'm delighted to be joining Arts Council Wales at this very exciting time. Everyone should be able to experience and enjoy the arts in Wales.

Utilising my own extensive experience and expertise, I'm joining an amazing team of individuals dedicated to this very important objective"