The power of music to connect

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02 May 2023
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In a career spanning over 25 years, Sarah Derbyshire's commitment to the power of music to change lives and support communities has remained a guiding principle.

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Attitude is Everything welcomes Co-Chair and Trustees

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27 Apr 2023
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Attitude is Everything has appointed JACQUI ADENIJI-WILLIAMS as Co-Chair, alongside five trustees.  

Substrakt appoints advisory board

(Clockwise from centre) Nick Starr, Hilary Knight, Nick Sherrard, Kati Price. Four headshots of the appointments edited together.
27 Apr 2023
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Digital agency Substrakt has revealed the members of its new advisory board which will operate from July.

Acclaimed conductor joins Philharmonia Orchestra

Marin Alsop conducting, 29 Sep 2022. She wears a long black coat and holds a baton. She has short blonde hair.
25 Apr 2023
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Philharmonia Orchestra has announced a long-term partnership with MARIN ALSOP as Principal Guest Conductor. 

Fellowship 'driving inclusive leadership' in theatres names new cohort

(L-R) Alisha Artry, Ama Biriwaa Ofori-Darko, Ameena Hamid, Wofai Je. Missing: Pooja Sitpura
25 Apr 2023
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A fellowship aiming to address the lack of diversity in theatres at executive level has appointed its latest cohort.

Mohammed joins Royal Exchange Theatre as Chair

(L to R) Armoghan Mohammed (Chair), Kate Vokes (Deputy Chair), Royal Exchange Theatre. They stand in the theatre together. Mohammed is an Asian man, wearing a tweed brown blazer and blue shirt. Vokes is a white women with white-blonde hair. She wears a black shirt/dress, with a flower-patterned blazer.
24 Apr 2023
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ARMOGHAN MOHAMMED is the new Chair of Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. 

He succeeds BEN CALDWELL, who has held the position since 2015. 

Bush Theatre announces new Executive Director

Mimi Findlay, incoming Executive Director, Bush Theatre.
20 Apr 2023
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MIMI FINDLAY will become Executive Director of Bush Theatre in May. 

Gardiner 'honoured' to be coming home to Philharmonia Orchestra

Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Principal Guest Conductor Emeritus, Philharmonia Orchestra. He is a white man with grey hair wearing glasses. He wears a black and white suit, and stands in front of a black background.
19 Apr 2023
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Sir JOHN ELIOT GARDINER has been appointed Principal Guest Conductor Emeritus of the Philharmonia Orchestra in the week of his 80th birthday.

Naylor appointed Dean of British American Drama Academy

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19 Apr 2023
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BEN NAYLOR has been named as the new Dean of the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London.

Four new trustees at Cardboard Citizens

Four headshots edited together: (Clockwise from centre) Charlie Josephine, Ayesha Casely-Hayford, Marcus Bernard, Ajeet Jugnauth.
19 Apr 2023
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Cardboard Citizens has announced four new trustees.

Moss becomes Chair of Royal Academy of Dance

RAD Stephen Moss Chair
18 Apr 2023
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STEPHEN MOSS joins the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) as Chair. 

Canning named Opera North General Director and CEO

Laura Canning is a white woman with short brown hair, and wears a black tshirt. She stands against a grey background, smiling at the camera.
17 Apr 2023
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LAURA CANNING is Opera North's next General Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 

She will replace RICHARD MANTLE OBE in December, who has been in post for 29 years.

DLAP Group welcomes new Executive Producer 

Tom O'Connell, incoming Executive Producer, DLAP Group. He is a white man with light hair, and a moustache/beard. He wears a navy suit with a white shirt, and stands on a bridge on the Thames in central London. It is a sunny day, and you can see Big Ben and boats in the background.
17 Apr 2023
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The entertainment corporation DLAP Group has appointed TOM O’CONNELL as Executive Producer. 

Stirling to leave BBC Music

James Stirling, outgoing BBC Music Executive Editor. He is a white man with strawberry blonde hair and green eyes. He wears a blue suit and polka dot, blue and white shirt.
12 Apr 2023
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BBC Music’s Executive Editor JAMES STIRLING is to leave the corporation at the end of May. 

A content producer and commissioner, Stirling has held leadership roles in music and across the creative industries. 

Henry Moore Foundation names Senior Curator

12 Apr 2023
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LAURA BARLOW is to become Senior Curator of Collections & Research at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens (Henry Moore Foundation). 

Dean of British American Drama Academy to step down

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12 Apr 2023
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EUNICE ROBERTS, Dean of the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London, has decided to step down after seven years in post. She will leave at the end of August.

Artistic Directors of Royal Exchange Theatre to depart

Two images edited together of Joint Artistic Directors and CEOs, Royal Exchange Theatre: (Left) Roy Alexander Weise (Right) Bryony Shanahan. Photo Credit Benji Reid
11 Apr 2023
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BRYONY SHANAHAN and ROY ALEXANDER WEISE, the Royal Exchange Theatre’s joint Artistic Directors (AD) and Chief Executives (CEO), are stepping down in September. 

Webb becomes Executive Director of Unlimited Theatre

Sarah Webb, incoming Executive Director, Unlimited Theatre. She is a white woman with long, brown hair and green eyes. She stands against a brick wall. She stands to the side, looking at the camera smiling.
11 Apr 2023
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Unlimited Theatre’s SARAH WEBB steps up as Executive Director. 

Webb joined the theatre four years ago in an administrative role before becoming General Manager in 2019. 

New appointments to National Museums Liverpool board

(Clockwise from centre) Anna Farthing, John Belchem, Philip Lloyd, Dinah Birch, Lynn Collins. Headshots of the appointments edited together.
11 Apr 2023
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Culture Secretary LUCY FRAZER has named JOHN BELCHEM, DINAH BIRCH, LYNN COLLINS, ANNA FARTHING and PHILIP LLOYD as trustees of National Museums L

Brown to chair Skills Task Force

Georgia Brown, Chair of Skills Task Force.
06 Apr 2023
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GEORGIA BROWN is set to chair the Skills Task Force for the UK screen industry, aiming to address skill shortages in the production and screen sectors. 

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