
The East Neuk Festival has appointed Tom Usher as its new chair, succeeding Donald MacDonald after 22 years in the role.
Mr Usher took up the position on today, October 22, having joined the festival's board in October 2025.
A competition law expert at Burness Paull, he is a keen supporter of live music and an enthusiastic violinist. He lives with his family in Elie, in the East Neuk of Fife, and has previously served two terms as a director of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.




