Concert venue welcomes former Historic England boss to board ahead of major revamp
Sinfonia Smith Square has appointed DUNCAN WILSON as trustee as the venue undertakes a major capital refurbishment project of its…
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London Music Fund names leader in time for 15th anniversary
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s director of community and education is to join London Music Fund (LMF) as chief executive. CHRI…
Art Fund leader one of three to join theatre company board
The director of Art Fund has joined the board of theatre company Fuel. JENNY WALDMAN CBE, who heads up a charity connecting UK aud…
British Youth Music Theatre refreshes board with ‘high calibre’ professionals
British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT)has appointed RACHEL COX, ELAINE GRANT, REBECCA NICE, SARAH SHARE and JACKSON USED to its eleven…
Former gallery leader to head up visual arts charity
Visual arts charity Engage will welcome HELEN STALKER as its director from next month. Stalker has previously held roles at herita…
Edinburgh Fringe programmer joins Aberdeen Performing Arts
Aberdeen Performing Arts will welcome RACHEL HARRIS as its new programmer. Harris will take up the role booking shows and events f…
London Symphony Orchestra names replacement for managing director of two decades
JOHN HARTE, chief executive of Aurora Orchestra since 2009, is to take over as managing director at London Symphony Orchestra (LSO…
Oxford School of Drama recruits leader with ‘passion for actor training’
Oxford School of Drama is to welcome former chief executive and artistic director of Derby Playhouse, KAREN HEBDEN, as executive d…
Birmingham Rep refreshes board
Birmingham Rep has made four board appointments, with the new trustees holding expertise in areas including branding, marketing an…
Former Wiltshire Creative leader makes return to venue leadership
The recently reopened Jersey Opera House has named former Wiltshire Creative leader SEBASTIAN WARRACK as its chief executive offic…
Roald Dahl Museum boss steps down to ‘try something new’
The director of the Roald Dahl Museum STEVE GARDAM has announced he will step down after 10 years at the helm. Gardam said it was…
Mostyn director vows to spark ‘relevant conversations’
Llandudno art gallery Mostyn has appointed Bluecoat art gallery’s ADAM LEWIS-SMYTHE as its new director, after a “rigorous”…
My gurus: ‘I admire people who push against the script’
Suzanne – my former neighbour My introduction to the world of work came from my childhood next-door neighbour, Suzanne. At a you…
Brighton Fringe boss departs after steering festival through Covid
Brighton Fringe leader AMY KEOGH will depart next spring, leaving for community-led arts organisation SameSky. The festival’s mana…
Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face ‘extraordinary pressure’
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has named CHRIS PROSSER and JANE BEESE as co-chairs and welcomed MADELEINE BLYTH as a new trustee as it se…
Touring body welcomes dance leader ahead of 30th anniversary
Ahead of its 30th birthday, the National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) has appointed former executive producer of Birmingham Royal Ba…
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan
The government has announced a fresh line-up for its Creative Industries Council (CIC), intended to better represent a range of su…
Manchester Literature Festival appoints Lowry leader as new chair
Manchester Literature Festival (MLF) has appointed one of its trustees GWEN OAKDEN as new chair of its board. As deputy chief exec…
Actors Touring Company welcomes ’emerging leader’ as associate director
The Actors Touring Company (ATC) has announced the appointment of SARA ANIQAH MALIK as its new associate director for 2025/26, sta…
Leeds Heritage Theatres appoint public servant with ‘deep roots in the region’
Former pro-chancellor at the University of Leeds, LINDA POLLARD, is to chair the board of Leeds Heritage Theatres. Pollard, who wa…
Maria Balshaw to leave Tate after nine ‘trailblazing’ years
Tate director MARIA BALSHAW has announced that she will pass “on the baton” of the organisation’s leadership in sp…
Artist and broadcaster an ‘ideal match’ for Bristol gallery
Professor PAUL GOUGH will chair the board of Bristol’s international centre for contemporary arts from 5 January. Chief executive…
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre appoints ‘highly skilled’ trustees
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the appointment of three new trustees and one returning member to its board, starting…
English Folk Dance and Song Society welcomes four trustees
The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) has announced the appointment of four new trustees to its board, after it received…
