24th February 2022
LORNA CLARKE has joined music venue the Roundhouse’s board of trustees.
Clarke is Controller of Pop Music at the BBC and a former Director of Electric Proms, which were hosted at the Roundhouse between 2006-2010.
Roundhouse Chair Simon Turner welcomed Clarke to the board.
“We’re entering an incredibly exciting period as we emerge from the pandemic and expand our creative offer for young people. I have no doubt...
22nd February 2022
This year, the Bush Theatre celebrates 50 years of discovering and developing new writing. Its Artistic Director, Lynette Linton, reflects on the people who influenced her creative journey.
ELLARA WAKELY has been appointed BBC Radio 3’s Commissioning Executive.
She joins the existing team on a part-time basis for a two-year period to lead the channel’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in classical music.
A music education specialist, Wakely will combine her new role with continuing as Senior Learning Manager for BBC Proms and London Orchestras and Choirs.
Wakely says she is looking forward...
London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has named BARBARA HANNIGAN as an Associate Artist.
A soprano and conductor, Hannigan has previously collaborated with the LSO and will hold this newly created position for three years.
LSO’s Associate Artists will work alongside conductors to create programmes and contribute to repertoire choices throughout the season.
Managing Director Kathryn McDowell said the exploration of...
ALISTAIR PEGG is joining BBC Arts as Commissioning Editor.
Currently Blast! Films Director of Programmes, Pegg will start his new post in April.
A former Commissioning Editor at Channel 4, Pegg said he is looking forward to helping expand the BBC’s range of coverage.
Head of BBC Arts and Classical Music TV Suzy Klein added: “The team and I are thrilled to have Alistair’s passion, expertise and collaborative...
17th February 2022
Arts charity PEER has named ELLEN GREIG as its next Director.
She will begin her new role in March, succeeding previous Director INGRID SWENSON, who stepped down at the end of last year.
Currently Senior Curator at London’s Chisenhale Gallery, Greig is an Artist Advisor for the 59th International...
Ikon Gallery Director JONATHAN WATKINS is stepping down after 23 years.
He plans to leave the Birmingham contemporary art institution in October.
During his tenure, Watkins established the Ikon Investment Fund, instigated an off-site programme and retained free entry for all exhibitions.
He has also curated exhibitions at international biennials in China, Canada, Italy and the United Arab Emirates.
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KATY SHAW has been appointed by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and UKRI as Programme Director of the Creative Communities programme.
The £1.5m project exploring how culture can address regional inequalities will be delivered from Northumbria University, where Shaw is Director of Cultural Partnerships.
Shaw’s role will include research and engagement work to identify good partnership working practice...
15th February 2022
EMMA MARKIEWICZ is London Metropolitan Archives' new Director.
She took over from Acting Directors CHARLOTTE SCOTT and TIM HARRIS on Monday (February 14).
Markiewicz joins from The National Archives, where she worked for 15 years as Head of Collections and Engagement and Head of Programmes.
She says she is delighted to join organisation known for its "valuable and innovative"...
VICKY HAWKINS has been named Park Theatre’s new Executive Director.
She succeeds RACHAEL WILLIAMS, who held the role for more than five years.
Hawkins joins from the National Theatre, where she worked as Head of Producing.
As a long-term resident of the Finsbury area, Hawkins says she is impressed by the theatre’s commitment to its local community.
“The opportunity to be a part of the...