| Emma Ayres | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dover, England |
| Residence | Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | British, Australian |
| Occupation | Radio presenter, Musician, Teacher |
| Known for | ABC Classic FM radio breakfast program, charity work |
Emma Ayres (born 1967) is a musician, music teacher, and radio presenter. She is notable for her work on the Australian ABC Classic FM radio station, as well as for her numerous charitable efforts.
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Ayres grew up in Shrewsbury, England.[1] She graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, and made further studies at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin and at the Royal Academy in London.[2]
Ayres was a professional viola player for twelve years—including eight years performing with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.[1]
In 2001 Ayres presented the classical music breakfast show on the RTHK station in Hong Kong,[1] and has been presenting the breakfast program on the ABC Classic FM radio station since 4 February 2008.[3]
In 2008 Ayres taught at the Melbourne Girls Grammar School,[1] and currently teaches cello to a wide range of private students.[2]
Ayres moved from Hong Kong to Australia in February 2003,[1] and now lives in Sydney (cycling to work each day).[2] In 2010, Ayres adopted Australian Citizenship.[4]
Ayres has been involved in a number of charitable efforts. In 2000, she raised money by making a nine-month cycling trip from Shropshire in England to Hong Kong.[1][2] In 2011 she helped raised over $11,000 for the victims of the floods in Queensland by performing a number of public buskings in Sydney and Melbourne.