My name is Luke Dempsey. I’m a professional trumpet player living in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Since 2022 I have held the position of Principal trumpet of Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra. I have also performed as a guest musician with other prestigious orchestras such as Oslo Philharmonic, Malmö Symphony Orchestra and The Royal Danish Opera.

I come from a small town called Bacup in North West England where I grew up playing in my local brass band. Music very quickly became my passion and I knew from an early age that a life of music-making was for me.

I moved to Oslo to study in 2015 and have lived in Scandinavia ever since. After 4 years at the Norwegian Academy of Music I received a Bachelors degree. I then relocated to Copenhagen and completed a Masters of Music at The Royal Danish Academy of Music.

Although I enjoy contributing from the back of the orchestra, I have always enjoyed the spotlight. I perform solo recitals regularly as well as appearing as guest soloist with orchestras and ensembles across Scandinavia.

In my “free time” I enjoy to teach, offering private tuition and group workshops.