David Bebbington

David Bebbington is the Academy Director (Quality) at the Institute of Education and Humanities within the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. He holds roles in the Wales Academy of Voice & Dramatic Arts (WAVDA), combining academic leadership with extensive musical practice. His professional qualifications include FHEA, FLCM, DipLCM, MA, PGCert, and BMus (Hons).

Education: BMus (Hons) from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, with piano and voice studies. Notable achievements include winning the John Ireland Prize and serving as an accompanist for masterclasses and events like the National Eisteddfod of Wales.

Research interests focus on the 'role of the keyboard-based musical director in contemporary music contexts'. He leads projects like Figment of Funk, a Jazz/Fusion group collaborating with industry professionals such as Kasabian’s Ian Matthews.

Consultancy and Industry Engagement: Regularly leads masterclasses (e.g., London College of Music, Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) and serves as an External Examiner for Popular Music programmes at University of Wolverhampton and others. He has contributed to panels with industry experts like Laurence Cottle and participated in academic reviews for institutions including the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Performance Career: A versatile musician in solo, accompaniment, conducting, and production across jazz, classical, musical theatre, and big band contexts. Collaborations include artists like Asa Elliott, Darren Day, and Kenny Thomas. Maintains a busy performance schedule alongside academic roles.