Young practitioners to lead Creative Youth

Archie O'Neill (L) and Daniel Cartlidge (R). Two images edited together. They are both white and male. O'Neill has long, light brown hair and wears a black jumper. He stands outside. Cartlidge stands outside on grass. He has short, brown hair styled upwards and wears a black t-shirt. He is smiling slightly at the camera. THe background is blurred is both images; they are teh cetre.
22 Jun 2023

A charity committed to supporting young people in the arts is promoting two young practitioners into leadership positions. 

Ten Patrons at Contact Manchester

(Left-right, top-bottom) Fisayo Akinade, Adam Ali, Nihal Arthanayake, Nasima Begum, Carl Austin-Behan, Nathaniel Hall, Haiesha Mistry, Hetain Patel, Louise Wallwein, Sophie Willan.
22 Jun 2023

Manchester’s multi-arts venue Contact is welcoming ten Patrons for the first time. 

New creative leadership team at Theatre Royal Plymouth 

(L to R): Malaika Kegode, Tom Jackson Greaves, Sara Rhodes, Bee Jarvis, Natasha Pavey, and John Haidar, June 2023. The six new appointments are stood outside on grass in front of the sea in Plymouth.
20 Jun 2023

Six artists have been appointed to lead Theatre Royal Plymouth’s (TRP) creative and producing team. 

Royal Welsh College appoints Head of Jazz 

has ginger hair and beard and looks downwards with a subtle frown. Positioned against a white backdrop, he is captured to the side of the frame. He wears a dark blue t-shirt.
19 Jun 2023

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) has announced ANDREW BAIN as Head of Jazz, succeeding PAULA GARDINER who retires at the end of the academic year. 

New Chief Conductor at BBC Concert Orchestra

Anna-Maria Helsing, incoming Chief Conductor of BBC Concert Orchestra. She is depicted conducting at the 2018 Proms, against a black background.
19 Jun 2023

ANNA-MARIA HELSING has been named Chief Conductor of BBC Concert Orchestra. 

Government confirms new board for music education

(L to R) Jamie Nkoju Goodwin, Veronica Wadley CBE, Chair of the National Plan for Music Education. Images of the new appointments edited together.
16 Jun 2023

The government has established a monitoring board for the National Plan for Music Education (NPME).

Norris to step down as National Theatre Director

Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre. He is a white man wearing a blue blazer and blue shirt, with short brown hair and thick eyebrows. He is photographed against a white brick wall.
15 Jun 2023

The National Theatre has announced Director RUFUS NORRIS will be stepping down in spring 2025.

Bagshaw named Unicorn Theatre Artistic Director

Rachel Bagshaw, incoming Artistic Director of the Unicorn Theatre, captured in the foyer. She is a wheelchair user wearing all black attire and an Apple Watch. She has pale complexion and short, blonde hair.
15 Jun 2023

RACHEL BAGSHAW will become Artistic Director of Unicorn Theatre in September.

She will assume the role from JUSTIN AUDIBERT, who is stepping down this summer. 

New Contemporaries names Blakey Director

Kiera Blakey, the future Director of New Contemporaries, faces the camera smiling. Her hair is short and brown, and she is wearing a white dress with a buttoned front and collar. In the background, a bookshelf and a hanging plant can be seen.
14 Jun 2023

KIERA BLAKEY is set to lead New Contemporaries as Director from August. 

Watts Gallery appoints four trustees

(Clockwise) Ulric Neblett-Leigh, Sarah King, Gursimran Oberoi, Cedric Ntumba. Images of the new trustees at Watts Gallery edited together.
12 Jun 2023

Watts Gallery has welcomed four new trustees to its board.

Kaluuya forms creative partnership with Roundhouse

Daniel Kaluuya, Associate Artistic Director, Roundhouse.
12 Jun 2023

DANIEL KALUUYA is partnering with Roundhouse as the venue's Associate Artistic Director.

New directors at Scottish Music Industry Association

12 Jun 2023

The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) has appointed 10 new directors from across Scotland’s music industry to the company board. 

The board will provide strategic direction to SMIA and support the work of the executive team.

New Chief Executive at York Theatre Royal 

Paul Crewes, incoming Chief Executive, York Theatre Royal. A black and white image captures Crewes from the shoulders up. He is angled slightly to the side, smiling while not making eye contact with the camera. He is a white middle-aged man with curly hair, a trimmed moustache and beard, and is wearing a shirt.
08 Jun 2023

PAUL CREWES will take the helm at York Theatre Royal as Chief Executive in October.

Morrison to lead Association for Cultural Enterprises

Gordon Morrison, incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Association for Cultural Enterprises. He is a white man standing against a brick wall. He has grey hair, stubble and is smiling at the camera. He wears a tartan shirt.
08 Jun 2023

GORDON MORRISON is joining the Association for Cultural Enterprises as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in September.

The Exchange welcomes Egan as Managing Director

Stuart Egan, incoming Managing Director of The Exchange. Egan is a 43-year old man. He is photographed standing in front of The Exchange with his arms folded. He is smiling, wearing a grape-coloured polo shirt.
08 Jun 2023

North Shields theatre The Exchange has announced STUART EGAN as Managing Director.  

Whitworth Gallery announces new Director

Sook-Kyung Lee, incoming Director, Whitworth Gallery. She is a Korean-born woman with dark, long hair. She wears dark clothing, and is positioned leaning against a glass wall, folding her arms.
07 Jun 2023

SOOK-KYUNG LEE is the new Director of Manchester’s Whitworth gallery. ​

​​​​​​The gallery forms part of The University of Manchester, where she will also become Honorary Professor of Transcultural Curating. 

Sheader to join Donmar Warehouse

(L to R): Donmar Warehouse's Chief Executive Director Henny Finch and incoming joint Chief Executive Tim Sheader. Finch is a middle-aged white woman with dark hair. She is smiling, wearing red lipstick and a black shirt with blue birds on. Sheader is a white tall man with dark, curly hair and a moustache. He wears round grey glasses and a blue denim shirt, with a blue t-shirt underneath. They stand against a wall painted red, purple, and pink.
07 Jun 2023

Donmar Warehouse has announced TIM SHEADER as Artistic Director and joint Chief Executive alongside Executive Director HENNY FINCH

Dancers’ Career Development welcomes new Executive Director

Dance Careers Developments' incoming Executive Director, Vanessa Lefrançois. She is a white, middle-aged woman with short blonde hair.
07 Jun 2023

VANESSA LEFRANÇOIS is the new Executive Director of charity Dancers’ Career Development (DCD).
 

Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre to depart

INDHU RUBASINGHAM, outgoing Artistic Director, Kiln Theatre.
01 Jun 2023

INDHU RUBASINGHAM is stepping down as Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre following over a decade at the helm.

Rubasingham assumed the role in 2012 after directing multiple productions at the company.

Whittaker named as Principal and CEO of Rose Bruford

Professor Randall Whittaker, Principal and CEO, Rose Bruford College. He is a man with short, dark hair wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt, and grey and blue tie. He is photographed against a white wall.
31 May 2023

Rose Bruford College has named Professor RANDALL WHITTAKER Principal and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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