About
Foyer is fire, the energy of musicians united.
Le Foyer des Artistes is an ensemble of musicians, from across the world, united by that collective energy to share extraordinary music with everyone.
Our debut season has included great names as well as emerging artists.
We are passionate about collaboration and our programme has enabled a local team, from across the creative and technical sectors, to be part of our story and develop their professional skills.
Our concerts have enabled us to connect with people of all ages through music, a vision made possible by the generous support of our friends and sponsors.

Darren Hargan
Founder | Artistic Director
Darren Hargan is the Founder and Artistic Director of Le Foyer des Artistes. A conductor and one of the most sought-after vocal accompanists for singers in Europe.

Selina Horshi
Vice-Chairperson
A graduate of Cambridge University, Selina’s career started at The Times Newspaper where she worked in international sales including 6 months in Dubai setting up the UAE edition commercial operation, as well as a stint in the US to advise on the set up of the New York edition.

Mukesh Chugh
Director
Mukesh Chugh is a renowned Consultant and a successful community volunteer. He has worked in partnership with many organisations to celebrate cultural diversity and inclusion, and to promote equal rights and develop a shared society in which ethnic communities play a full and equal part with a genuine sense of belonging.

Brenda Morgan
Co Vice-Chairperson
Brenda Morgan MBE has over 30 years’ experience of business development and commercial relationships in the aviation industry. As Head of Business Development at the City of Derry Airport she is responsible for partnerships, sales and marketing, and working closely with trade, corporate and industry stakeholders.

John Harkin
Chairman
John Harkin is the Founder and CEO of Alchemy Technology Services. After decades of working globally as leader and change maker, John returned to his hometown of Derry in 2018 and launched Alchemy, a global centre of excellence for insurance software implementation.

Steven Scullion
Director of Finance
Steven is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and has over 20 years’ experience in accounting and financial services, gained across both the public and private sectors.

Pádraig Ó Duinnín
Senior Producer
Pádraig Ó Duinnín is one of Ireland’s most accomplished producers, with over 20 years of experience in the management and delivery of arts and cultural events. He has worked with some of the world’s leading artists and

Davide Fersini
Associate Producer
Davide Fersini was born in Milan. After graduating in psychology with distinction from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in his hometown, he began his musical studies at the Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado.

Zhen Xu
Concerto Award Advisor
Zhen Xu is from Shanghai. In 2012, he received a full scholarship to study violin with Massimo Quarta and Rainer Schmidt in Switzerland. He graduated with a Master Diploma in performance and pedagogy from the

Kimberly de Braconier
Brand Designer
Kimberly de Braconier is a graphic designer and illustrator. She trained at the University of the Arts London Central St Martins and has worked all over the world in a variety of industries.

Florence von Schirmeister
Web Designer
Florence von Schirmeister is a freelance Project and Event Manager who helps organizations and startups of all sizes deliver complex projects and events against tight deadlines and budgets.