Graeme Coles has worked in the hospitality industry all his life, working in hotels both overseas and in the UK. It was whilst managing a hotel in Lewes, close to the Glyndebourne Opera Festival, that he developed a keen interest in opera and classical music.

He has had a long association with Kirker Holidays escorting many holidays including The Chopin Festivals in Mallorca, Schubertiade Music Festival, Grange Park Opera and the Buxton Opera Festival.