Thomas Kemp is an acclaimed conductor and artistic director renowned for his passionate advocacy and ground breaking programming that places contemporary music into its historical context. The Guardian recently commented '… an extraordinary performance … with a fluency that came over brilliantly under the baton of Thomas Kemp'.

Thomas is regularly in demand as a guest conductor in the UK and Europe. Recent and forthcoming engagements include concerts with BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, RTE National Symphony Orchestra, Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Fretwork, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

Thomas is the Artistic Director and Founder of Music@Malling which brings world-class music to people’s doorsteps through concerts and outreach. Music@Malling has an annual festival held each September and a summer series held in historic venues in and around West Malling, Kent. Music@Malling has year around outreach which engages hundreds of people in creative activities and reaches many people who would not otherwise engage with the arts. Acclaimed for its innovative programming, Music@Malling promotes contemporary music alongside classical and jazz. Featured composers in 2024 include Gavin Bryars, Deborah Pritchard and John Woolrich. Music@Malling was featured in The Guardian '10 Best Concerts and Operas of 2022'.

Thomas has an award winning discography with Resonus and Signum Records. Forthcoming recordings include world premiere recordings of music by Brian Elias, Eleanor Alberga, Ye Xiogang, and Richard Strauss.

Thomas has enjoyed an international career as a soloist, concertmaster, and chamber musician with many renowned orchestras and ensembles and has led numerous recording sessions for TV and film in London. The Strad recently commented: 'He displays a remarkable variety of tone in playing that’s lyrical yet assertive, and there’s a real sense of sincerity to his glowing interpretations.'