Aston Performing Arts director joins Hippodrome board

Tru Powell, creative and events director at Aston Performing Arts Academy (APAA), has joined the board at Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust (BHTT).

Alongside leading the arts organisation which engages young people in performing and creative arts, APAA, Tru is the founder and managing director for The Alternative Events & Wedding Company, an event management company that specialises in coordinating high quality corporate, youth events and weddings.

Tru (pictured) has been awarded with numerous accolades for enterprise and his contribution to the arts.

In 2014 he was recognised as one of Birmingham 's most inspirational young leaders and in 2018 was crowned Birmingham 's Young Professional of the Year - Marketing and Communications.

In 2019 Tru was also named the Future Face of Entrepreneurship as well as winning the Great British Entrepreneur Award from Natwest.

Tru said: “I am really excited to have joined the Hippodrome board. I am even more excited at the prospect of championing the arts and contributing to the mission of making the Hippodrome inclusive and accessible for all.

“I am hoping to bring my wealth of knowledge in enterprise, the arts and marketing to this role to compliment the board 's existing skills and expertise. ”

Chair of BHTT, Glenn Howells, said: “On behalf of the board here at the Hippodrome we are thrilled to announce that Tru Powell is joining us a Trustee. Tru 's experience and track record as a ground-breaking, creative entrepreneur will be a great addition to the Hippodrome in exploring new ways to realise the opportunities that are beginning to emerge as we enter the next stage of our development as a regional cultural hub for performing arts. ”

Tru will be officially joining the BHTT board of directors on 23 February.