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Crash Ensemble, Ireland’s leading new music ensemble, is inviting expressions of interest from individuals who would like to join our Board of Directors and contribute to the future of new music in Ireland. Crash will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, we would love for you to be part of our team and share your expertise with us as we prepare to mark this major milestone.
We are seeking new board members and are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in finance, fundraising, digital innovation, or government/policy.
Closing date for submissions: Friday 19 December 2025.
About Crash Ensemble
Crash Ensemble is Ireland’s foremost contemporary music ensemble: a group of world-class musicians performing the most adventurous, ground-breaking work of today. Innovative, ambitious, and artist-led, we collaborate widely across musical genres and artforms, exploring new ways of creating and presenting music while maintaining quality at our core.
Led by cellist and Artistic Director Kate Ellis, Crash produces work for Irish and international stages, presenting at major venues and festivals including the Edinburgh International Festival, Royal Opera House, Barbican, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, GAIDA Festival, and Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.
Crash Ensemble is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland and Dublin City Council, and is a resident ensemble at the National Concert Hall in Dublin and at Kilkenny Arts Festival.
Role of Board Members
Directors of the board are both company directors and charity trustees and should understand the legal duties of their role as per the Charities Regulator and the Arts Council’s Practical Guide for Board Members of Arts Organisations.
Directors are responsible for the organisation’s strategic direction and to ensure that the highest standards of governance are upheld in accordance with the Charities Governance Code. Directors are also responsible for the legal and financial oversight of Crash Ensemble and to support its fundraising efforts. This can be done in a number of ways including joining relevant sub-committees, championing the ensemble’s work to relevant contacts and making introductions.
Board members are elected for a 2-year term which is renewable up to a maximum of 6 years. Meetings are held 6 times per year including the AGM. Meetings are generally held online. Board members are expected to contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation and to attend events where possible.
Board membership is a voluntary, unpaid position.
Why join the board?
As a Crash Ensemble board member, you will:
- Contribute to the strategic direction of one of Ireland’s most dynamic artistic organisations
- Support the development of new music and artists in Ireland
- Help strengthen our governance, sustainability and long-term impact
- Join a committed group of trustees
- Advocate for Crash and its values within your networks
Submission Process
Please submit a current CV/biog and short cover letter outlining how your background and experience meet our requirements. Applications and enquiries should be sent to Siân Cunningham, CEO, at sian@crashensemble.com, where they will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Closing date: Friday 19 December 2025
Crash Ensemble is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, gender, religion, nationality, disability, medical history or personal circumstances. We base all our selection decisions on merit and suitability.
Current Board and Relevant Governance Information
