2nd May 2023
In a career spanning over 25 years, Sarah Derbyshire's commitment to the power of music to change lives and support communities has remained a guiding principle.
27th April 2023
Attitude is Everything has appointed JACQUI ADENIJI-WILLIAMS as Co-Chair, alongside five trustees.
Working closely alongside Co-Chair JANE DYBALL, Adeniji-Williams will replace HANNAH MCKEARNEN.
A poet and songwriter, Adeniji-Williams has over 15 years experience creating art and performing across different industries. She is passionate about challenging societal perceptions,...
Digital agency Substrakt has revealed the members of its new advisory board which will operate from July.
The board will feature Co-Founder of Label Ventures NICK SHERRARD, Senior Consultant at AEA Consulting HILARY KNIGHT, Head of Experience and Digital at the V&A KATI PRICE and Co-Founder of the London Theatre Company NICK STARR CBE...
26th April 2023
English National Opera’s (ENO) Director of Strategy and Engagement JENNY MOLLICA will step up and become interim Chief Executive from September.
She will succeed STUART MURPHY, who announced his departure in October, shortly before ENO...
STELLA KANU will become Chief Executive of Shakespeare’s Globe in autumn this year.
With over 30 years experience working across theatre, festivals, and the cultural sector, Kanu is currently Executive Director of LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre). She is a former Executive Producer of Ovalhouse (now Brixton House), and has held various senior roles at organisations including Cardboard Citizens, Clean Break...
25th April 2023
Philharmonia Orchestra has announced a long-term partnership with MARIN ALSOP as Principal Guest Conductor.
Set to join in the 2023/24 season, Alsop will open the organisation’s Let Freedom Ring series. She will go on to develop three projects each season, including new repertoires, concert formats and modes of presentation.
The appointment follows recent news that acclaimed conductor Sir JOHN ELIOT...
A fellowship aiming to address the lack of diversity in theatres at executive level has appointed its latest cohort.
A joint-initiative between London Theatre Consortium (LTC) and MOBO Group, the LTC MOBO Fellowships supports mid-career leaders and offers mentoring, shadowing, access and skill sessions to help provide pathways into executive leadership.
This year's fellows include Creative Producer and co-Founder of Sculptress...
24th April 2023
ARMOGHAN MOHAMMED is the new Chair of Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre.
He succeeds BEN CALDWELL, who has held the position since 2015.
Mohammed is PwC’s (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Regional Chair for the North, where is responsible for leading the company’s practice in the North of England, overseeing clients and community activity across the region.
“The Royal Exchange has a vision to...
PAULINE BLACK is the new President of the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) while NICKY SPENCE has been named President-Elect.
Black took over as President on Friday (21 April), with Spence set to step into the role in April 2024.
Currently a Senior Lecturer and Head of Music Engagement at the University of Aberdeen, Black has taught in various educational contexts including schools, higher...
20th April 2023
MIMI FINDLAY will become Executive Director of Bush Theatre in May.
She will succeed LAUREN CLANCY who, after nine years in the role, announced plans to step down in December last year.
Findlay provides consultancy and mentorship for artists at various stages of their career, and is currently...