Lucy Irving is a recent Durham University graduate, obtaining a First Class (Hons) degree in BA Music. She has been playing the clarinet since the age of 10, achieving her ATCL Diploma by the age of 17. Whilst at Durham, she was an exec member and clarinettist in Durham University Palatinate Orchestra (DUPO) where she performed in venues such as Durham Cathedral, the Gala Theatre, and on tour in Berlin and Paris.

In 2022/23, Lucy completed an orchestral mentorship scheme at the Royal Opera House, where she was paired with the principal bass clarinettist of the orchestra to receive tuition and have access to private rehearsals and performances. Additionally, she has participated in the St Endellion Music Festival, which brings together professionals and young musicians, as well as performing with Orchestra North East. In summer 2023, she took part in National Youth Music Theatre's production of Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along' at Southwark Playhouse in London and performed in their Christmas Celebration Concert at St John’s Smith Square.

Currently, she is the Media Relations Officer at Nicky Thomas Media, a classical music PR and media relations agency in London. Keen to promote the joys of music making, Lucy enjoys her role as Returning Ambassador for the Benedetti Foundation, as well as being a Musical Beacons Trainee at SoundCastle. Lucy will undertake a Music Masters in Performance, with scholarship, at the Royal Northern College of Music in September, which she looks forward to.