21st July 2022
The Gate Theatre has announced Baroness SHAMI CHAKRABARTI as its new Chair of the Board.
Chakrabarti is a Labour Party politican, barrister and human rights activist who served as Director of Liberty (the National Council for Civil Liberties) from 2003 to 2016 and as Shadow Attorney General from 2016 to 2020.
“I am honoured to be joining the Gate as its chair at this pivotal moment. Its values of internationalism,...
International touring dance-circus company Motionhouse has announced seven new trustees.
They include Director of Engagement at Scottish Ballet CATHERINE CASSIDY, manager of sports and culture services at Redditch Borough and Bromsgrove District Councils JONATHAN COCHRANE, qualified solicitor GILES CLIFFORD and Edward’s Trust CEO YVONNE GILLIGAN.
They are joined by...
19th July 2022
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) has appointed RONNIE GURR as its new Chief Executive Officer.
He will lead the organisation’s executive team and work with its board to support and develop Scottish artists and industry professionals as they emerge from the pandemic.
Gurr has over 50 years of experience in the music industry. He has worked as a music consultant and journalist, as well as at several major...
Kids in Museums has appointed VANESSA EKE as its new Chair.
She succeeds EMMAJANE AVERY, who stepped down from the charity in June after a five-year tenure.
Eke is Managing Director of LanguageLine Solutions, a role she has held since 2006. She has 20 years of experience working to enable people with language difficulties and disability to access public and commercial services.
She worked in...
ADAM SHARP and SHARMIN ISLAM have been appointed to the staff team at New Writing North.
They were selected after a search for writers who could bring fresh perspectives to the organisation and help to inform its development during a period of growth.
Sharp, a novelist, non-fiction writer and former music journalist, has been appointed Creative Associate, a part-time role lasting two years.
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14th July 2022
Edinburgh International Festival has named three new directors and two expanded roles as part of changes to its leadership team in its 75th anniversary year.
NICOLA BENEDETTI will become the festival’s first female and first Scottish Festival Director when she takes up post in October.
She will work alongside KATE CARTER, who became Director of Audiences in March after joining the festival from...
YOLANDA BROWN has been named as BPI’s new Chair.
She takes over from outgoing Chair GED DOHERTY, a film producer and ex-head of Sony Music UK, who spent seven years in the role.
An acclaimed musician, composer and broadcaster, Brown is Chair of Youth Music, an Arts Council England National Council...
12th July 2022
After 16 years in the role, BRETT ROGERS will be stepping down as Director of the Photographer’s Gallery at the end of 2022.
Since taking on the job in 2006, Rogers has spearheaded a range of cultural presentations and institutional developments in London and overseas.
She directed the gallery’s relocation in 2012, established a history of championing female photographers and appointed the gallery’s first digital...
LYNDA ROOKE has been elected by Equity members to serve as the union’s President for the 2022 to 2024 term.
She takes over from MAUREEN BEATTIE, who served in the role for two terms over four years.
It will be Rooke’s first time serving in the role, after previously serving as Vice President and South West Area Councillor.
“It is an honour not only to be elected President of Equity but to...
Professional youth orchestra Sinfonia Cymru has appointed CAROLINE TRESS as its new Chief Executive.
She will take over from PETER BELLINGHAM, who is due to step down at the end of September.
Tress is currently General Manger of Music Theatre Wales. Her previous roles include General Manager of the Vale of Glamorgan Festival, General Manager of Oxfordshire Youth Arts Partnership and a role in the...