Headlong names new Chair

Kathy Bourne, Executive Director of Chichester Festival Theatre. She has short, brown hair and wears a bright orange top. She stands outside on grass, there are trees and a large black building behind her with many windows. She wears a large smile, and is looking at the camera.
06 Jul 2023

Touring theatre company Headlong has appointed KATHY BOURNE Chair.

Bourne took over from DONNA MUNDAY in June, who stepped down following 13 years on the board and just over three years as Chair.

Tring Park School to welcome new Principal

(L to R) Simon Larter-Evans and Stefan Anderson. Larter-Evans is positioned in a room with a bookshelf in the background, standing with his arms crossed. He is dressed in a navy suit, sporting a plum tie, and a warm smile. Anderson, an elderly gentleman with grey hair, stands in a grand room painted in yellow. He is attired in a grey suit complemented by a blue tie with polka dots.
06 Jul 2023

SIMON LARTER-EVANS is to succeed STEFAN ANDERSON as Principal of Hertfordshire’s Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.

Micklem to chair Forced Entertainment

David Micklem, Chair of Forced Entertainment. Micklem has grey hair and is wearing a polo, navy long sleeved shirt. He is sat down.
05 Jul 2023

Sheffield theatre company Forced Entertainment has named DAVID MICKLEM Chair. 

He succeeds DEBORAH CHADBOURN, who departs following six years in post. 

Britten Pears Arts Chief Executive to step down

Roger Wright, Chief Executive Officer of Britten Pears Arts, in Snape Maltings Concert Hall.
05 Jul 2023

ROGER WRIGHT plans to step down as Chief Executive of Britten Pears Arts in July 2024.

New Executive Producer at Spare Tyre Theatre

Amanda Castro, incoming Executive Producer, Spare Tyre Theatre. A woman with auburn hair, she takes a photo of herself sat down.
29 Jun 2023

AMANDA CASTRO is set to join Spare Tyre Theatre as Executive Producer in September.

Design Museum names Chief Curator

Johanna Agerman Ross, incoming Chief Curator, Design Museum. A woman with shoulder length, caramel-coloured hair matching her light-brown, V neck jumper and lipstick. She is slightly smiling.
29 Jun 2023

London’s Design Museum has announced JOHANNA AGERMAN ROSS as Chief Curator.

Assuming her position in September, Agerman Ross will succeed writer, critic and curator JUSTIN MCGUIRK

Larsen-Maguire joins National Youth Orchestras of Scotland

Catherine Larsen-Maguire, incoming Music Director, NYOS. She is captured conducting with her arms in the air holding a baton.
29 Jun 2023

Conductor CATHERINE LARSEN-MAGUIRE will become the first Music Director of National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS). 

New Director at Theatr Brycheiniog

Emma Flatley, Director at Theatr Brycheiniog. A white woman with blonde hair and a full fringe, she wears a white top, blue blazer, and silver necklace. She is photographed outside in a park, the sun is shining on her.
28 Jun 2023

Theatr Brycheiniog has appointed EMMA FLATLEY as Director.

UK Music welcomes first Head of Diversity

Eunice Obianagha, UK Music, Head of Diversity. She is a Black woman with brown hair and is photographed outdoors with the sunlight shining on her face.
28 Jun 2023

EUNICE OBIANAGHA is joining UK Music as the organisation’s first Head of Diversity. 

A champion of racial equity

Headshot of Kevin Osborne. He is a Black man wearing a white shirt, black trousers, and a black cap. He sits on a brown chair in front of a painting.
26 Jun 2023

The driving premise behind Kevin Osborne’s career has been to help people meet their basic needs, so they can achieve their full potential.

Museum of London appoints Director of External Affairs

Jennifer Francis, incoming Director of External Affairs at the Museum of London, is a Black woman with short, dark hair, standing outside in front of trees. The background is blurred. She wears black attire and red lipstick.
26 Jun 2023

JENNIFER FRANCIS is the first Director of External Affairs at the Museum of London.

Storey appointed DCMS Permanent Secretary

23 Jun 2023

SUSANNAH STOREY is the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

Gainsborough’s House Director to depart

Mark Bills, incumbent Director of Gainsborough's House. He is photographed in front of a bookshelf that reads 'Gainsborough's House'. He wears a tweed, dark green/grey suit with a blue tie. He has grey hair, and is smiling at the camera.
22 Jun 2023

MARK BILLS, incumbent Director of Gainsborough’s House, will step down in August following over a decade in post.

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.

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