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New partnership announced with Close Brothers Asset Management

We are delighted to welcome Close Brothers Asset Management on board as our newest corporate partners, supporting our year of blockbuster ballets with a fantastic commitment as Platinum Sponsors.

Through our partnership, Close Brothers Asset Management will be able to offer exclusive access to Northern Ballet events to clients and will also sponsor Dancer Alessandra Bramante.

Matthew Spencer, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Close Brothers Asset Management, said:

“Northern Ballet is a truly phenomenal organisation, and we are proud to launch this partnership. It is well known that the UK’s performing arts and culture industry has been under immense pressure during the pandemic, and we are pleased to be able to support Northern Ballet in sharing the benefits of dance with as many people as possible.”

Mark Skipper DL, Chief Executive of Northern Ballet, said:

“We are delighted to be announcing our new partnership with Close Brothers Asset Management. Dance has the power to change people’s lives for the better, and CBAM’s support will ensure we can keep bringing our award-winning productions and outreach activities to as many people as possible. Like Northern Ballet, CBAM has a strong presence in the north of England, and we feel they are the right partner for us as we maintain our strong commitment to our role as a leader in showcasing the importance of world class dance.”

Close Brothers Asset Management provides a full range of advice, investment management and self-directed services to private clients and professional advisers. Just like Northern Ballet, Close Brothers Asset Management reaches across the UK, with regional offices in London, Bristol, Chester, Manchester, Gatwick, Newcastle, Midlands, Farnham, Northwich, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Capital at risk.

To find out more about Corporate Partnerships, please contact Zoë Walker, Head of Development at zoe.walker@northernballet.com / 0113 220 8000.

Header image from The Shape of Sound, choreographed by Kenneth Tindall, photo Emma Kauldhar.

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