Royal Exchange Theatre hires to create ‘artist-led’ culture
The Royal Exchange Theatre (RET) has announced the appointment of two new associate directors in the lead up to its 50th anniversa…
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Creative UK ‘in safe hands’ with appointment of former RSC senior leader as chair
CATHERINE MALLYON is to chair Creative UK from March next year, taking up the post from textiles designer BELINDA BUDGE. Mallyon,…
Craft and design expert to head up Festival of Making
A festival that celebrates British craft production “from the kitchen table to the factory floor” has named ROSY GREENLEES OBE as…
Courtauld director reappointed to cultural property export group
MARK HALLETT and TIM PESTELL have been reappointed as trustees of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Object…
Leicester Curve boss vows to keep ‘regional theatre thriving’ in board role
Curve Theatre leader CHRIS STAFFORD has joined the board of UK Theatre, pledging to ensure regional venues “continue to thrive”. S…
Scottish arts centre co-leaders to guide venue through next phase of funding agreement
Aberdeenshire’s multi-arts centre the Barn has named its two new co-directors, to lead the organisation as it enjoys a confirmed t…
Cathedral leader among trustees to serve another term at ‘at-risk’ heritage fund
Three National Heritage Memorial Fund trustees have been reappointed for four-year terms by Prime Minister KEIR STARMER. Among tho…
Disability charity signals ‘renewed’ belief in its mission with trio of recruits
An organisation committed to connecting disabled people with the music and live event industries has announced a raft of appointme…
New director will bring ‘energy, expertise and flair’ to The Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Museum has appointed BETH BRYAN as its new director as it heads into its 20th year in 2026. Starting in November, Brya…
Disabled-led arts organisation welcomes new trustees to drive advocacy, innovation and visibility
DASH (Disability Arts in Shropshire) has appointed four new trustees with expertise spanning the cultural, arts and education sect…
ACW confirms new appointments with restructure ‘already underway’
As Arts Council Wales (ACW) moves forward with its restructuring, it has announced some of the new faces joining its senior team….
Theatre leaders reappointed as Arts Council England members
Culture Secretary LISA NANDY has reappointed the CEO of Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, DEBORAH SHAW and the deputy chair of Engl…
National Youth Orchestra welcomes new principal conductor and musical advisor
ALPESH CHAUHAN OBE has been named principal conductor and musical advisor at the National Youth Orchestra (NYO), building on…
The Common Guild founding director to ‘pass the baton’ after 19 years
Founding director of The Common Guild (TCG), KATRINA BROWN, will step down in 2026 after 19 years in the post, noting that she has…
Thangam Debbonaire to ‘champion’ opera as CEO of new ACE-backed trade body
Former shadow Culture Secretary THANGAM DEBBONAIRE has been named CEO of a new trade body representing the UK’s opera sector. UK…
Aurora appoints new trustees to help ‘write the orchestra’s next chapter’
Aurora Orchestra has announced the appointment of three new trustees, bringing “a wealth of knowledge and experience” across g…
Sky Arts boss among new appointments to ENO and Coliseum boards
English National Opera (ENO) has appointed director of Sky Arts PHIL EDGAR-JONES as chair of the board of directors for its subsid…
New Protein Dance trustee brings ‘extensive expertise’ in inclusive dance practice
Education director at the English Folk Dance & Song Society, RACHEL ELLIOTT, has been announced as a new trustee for Protein…
HS2 leader and former council boss to head up Birmingham Museums Trust board
STEPHEN HUGHES, a former chief executive of Birmingham City Council for nearly 10 years, has been named chair of Birmingham Museum…
Federation of British Artists welcomes former English Heritage region director as CEO
The Federation of British Artists (FBA) has announced the appointment of TOM KING as its new CEO at Mall Galleries. Until March th…
Dulwich Picture Gallery hails ‘specialist expertise’ held by new trustees
Dulwich Picture Gallery (DPG) has appointed three new trustees spanning the worlds of arts, wellbeing, policy, wealth management,…
Creative Lives policy director departs after 12 years to focus on writing and family
JEMMA NEVILLE has announced she is leaving her role as policy director with Creative Lives in December, having been with the organ…
Former Spandau Ballet producer joins music royalties body
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) has appointed Dr RICHARD JAMES BURGESS as chair from January 2026, succeeding JOHN SMITH, w…
Charity leader and singer to head up London Mozart Players
London Mozart Players (LMP) has appointed CHRISSY KINSELLA as chief executive, taking over from FLYNN LE BROCQ, who stepped down i…
