From issue 260
News
New funding structures and systems will aim to improve the experience of grant applicants and use Lottery money more effectively.
Recipients were nominated by UK arts organisations and include Sir Terence Conran.
Director Valery Gergiev says he plans to bring music to the Russian provinces.
Dancers feel they should receive higher pay for performing on a sloping stage.
James MacMillan attacked writer Alasdair Gray for his criticism of the appointment of English “colonists” to powerful positions in the arts in Scotland.
Four productions had British providence, including the transfer of the National Theatre’s One Man, Two Guvnors.
The venue’s total fundraising efforts now amount to around £21m, leaving £1m left to find.
Vicki Featherstone was left feeling “embattled and defensive” following criticism of her programming decisions
From issue 260
Opinion
Evaluation reports that share the problems as well as the successes are the most valuable of all, says Liz Hill
A working group will review how music tuition is delivered and will report back next summer
Britain will become a “society of robots” with poor Olympic medal prospects in the proposed shake-up of GCSEs.
Hauser & Wirth aims to attract 40,000 visitors a year and bridge the gap between the art world and the local community
British Council says the UK needs to keep on finding new ways to share our vibrant arts scene
New studios in the city’s Old Chamber Building will provide space for more digital artists to come together on a flexible basis
Bridget McConnell, Chief Executive at Glasgow Life which manages Glasgow City Council’s cultural grants, is tipped to replace Andrew Dixon
The director of the Olympic opening ceremony declined because he wants to remain “a man of the people”
Writer Janice Galloway won the Literature prize in the Creative Scotland awards, but stayed away from the award ceremony.
The Swiss public chose the band, including 94-year-old double-bass player Emil Ramsauer
From issue 260
Exeter Northcott Theatre has appointed POLLY AGG-MANNING to the new post of Reach Producer. She is currently Head of Education at Hall for Cornwall. The new Media Officer is JENNY HOGG, who joins...
From issue 260
OWEN CALVERT-LYONS has been appointed as Artistic Director of The Point in Eastleigh and its sister venue, the Berry Theatre. He will leave his role as head of the creative learning team at the...
From issue 260
The new Marketing and Communications Director with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra will be CAROLINE DOOLEY. She will join the organisation from her role as Marketing Manager at audio specialist...
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CHARLOTTE GWINNER has been appointed Associate Director at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse after receiving the Quercus Award for Theatre Directors 2013. She was previously Associate Director at the...
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KATE GAMBRELL has joined Contact as their new Head of Marketing and Communications. She has previously worked for The Lowry and Sheffield Theatres.
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NEIL COWLEY will be Musician in Residence throughout Derry-Londonderry’s celebrations as UK City of Culture in 2013. The role is in partnership with PRS Music Foundation and the Nerve Centre,...