What can CEOs learn from the precision, discipline and work ethic of ballet? Lisa Rabasca Roepe makes some suggestions.
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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is partnering with IMPACT Scotland charitable trust to build "one of the best mid-sized music venues in Europe". The venue will comprise a 1,000 seat...
The arts must ditch the ‘either / or’ mentality that unnecessarily threatens classical music – different forms can exist and thrive simultaneously, argues Gary Ingle.
HM Revenue & Customs’ plans to move to a fully digital tax system by 2020 will create a huge administrative burden for self-employed artists, says Catherine Bertola.
Arts People
Formerly Director of the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury, DEBORAH REES is to join Doncaster venue Cast as Director from March 2017. She will replace KULLY THIARAI, who is now Artistic Director and Chief...
Arts People
FERGUS EVANS, previously Executive Director of Camden People's Theatre and Relationship Manager (Theatre) for Arts Council England, has joined Theatre Ad Infinitum as General Manager.
Arts People
CLIVE JUDD, currently the Old Red Lion’s Literary Manager, is to become the pub theatre’s new Artistic Director. He takes over from STEWART PRINGLE, who steps down after three years in...
Arts People
NAZMIA JAMAL, an English teacher and former programmer for London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival/BFI Flare, is to join The Poetry Society as Education Manager in December.
Arts People
VANESSA REED, Chief Executive of the PRS for Music Foundation, and philanthropist MEL GRODNER have joined the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic as board members.
Arts People
Voices Now has appointed ELISE BOILEAU as Choral Researcher. She joins after completing a Masters in Museum Studies.
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A five-year Memorandum of Understanding will commit to turning Bristol into a national centre for arts and technology.
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Birmingham may be diverse but its cultural leaders are not. Lara Ratnaraja and Helga Henry discuss how the RE:Present programme is helping to change that.
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West Yorkshire Playhouse’s commitment to dementia-friendly theatre has enhanced Barney Bardsley faith in humanity. She reveals how it came about.
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Working in a professional dance house helps dance students in Derby prepare for life after university, writes Clare Limb.
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With the new tax relief for exhibitions on the horizon, Sean Egan surveys the history of these government schemes.
Case study
The multi-million pound reboot of the Lighthouse in Poole is only the beginning of its journey towards an inclusive participatory future, says Stephen Wrentmore.
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A consortium of Scotland’s universities and art schools place researchers within arts and cultural organisations. Anna Scott discusses the benefits to all involved.
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New research paints a grim picture of growing job insecurity as schools prioritise the EBacc agenda over creative and vocational subjects, and steer students away from the arts.
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Economics professor Michael Waterson has told the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee that pop concerts should introduce variable pricing - as seen in opera and theatre - in an effort to deter...
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Non-English actors are encouraged to change their name and disguise themselves as English in order to be cast in productions – this will not change until we ditch limiting stereotypes, says actor Barbara Blanka.
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How you ever asked yourself, “why am I frustrated and stuck in my career”? Performance coach Sally Arnold has some top tips to get things back on track.
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The intervention by soundLINCS will enable the Lincolnshire-based MUSIC:LINK to continue operating into its 30th year.
Why have The Royal Ballet and The School of Sport Science at St Mary’s University begun collaborating on dancers’ health? Alex Stranger reports.
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After 32 years of operation, the London drama school is to close once current students have graduated. No reason has yet been given for the school’s decision.
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Over half of Arts Council England’s NPOs are reaping rewards working internationally, but larger organisations and those based in London tend to benefit most financially.