Be a part of commissioning new musical works at Kings Place
Kings Place Music Foundation has a rich history of commissioning and premiering works by outstanding composers, including Thomas Adès, Caroline Shaw, Oliver Leith and more. In 2025 we launched The Contessa Fund, to gather a group of passionate individuals who share our vision to champion new music and sustain its place at Kings Place for years to come.
This Fund marks the start of a new chapter for Kings Place – one where a community of supporters come together to make a real and lasting impact on our work with composers. It is a brilliant opportunity for audiences to be part of a rewarding experience supporting the musical storytellers of today.
“This is just the beginning of a very exciting moment for Kings Place. If you believe, as we do, in the power of new music, then together we can ensure that the music of today becomes the legacy of tomorrow.”
Sam McShane, Artistic Director
While we have received generous support from trusts and foundations towards commissioning in recent years, funding is a growing challenge – at Kings Place and across our sector. With thanks to our former Artistic & Executive Director Helen Wallace, who generously seed-funded our first commissioning circle, The Contessa Fund makes it possible for individual donors to join us and strengthen this journey. Over the next six years through to 2031, we are aiming to raise at least £60,000 to support the creation of new music—funding the composers, musicians, and development of these works – and leave a lasting legacy for the future.
We are preparing to announce the next opportunity to join The Contessa Fund and support our 2027 commissions. To learn more, please contact Charlotte Cole via charlotte.cole@kingsplace.co.uk or by calling 020 7520 1491 for details as we continue to grow this exciting area of our work.
Find out more about our previous Contessa Fund commissions here.