Government ‘beefs up’ criteria for overseas music fund after Kneecap controversy
The government has refreshed funding criteria for a scheme supporting emerging musicians in overseas markets to lower the risk of…
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Early-career music professionals relying on ‘gut instinct’ for workplace security
Young people starting out in the music sector are facing “emotional work and exhaustion” and encounter a lack of systemic safe…
New RSNO associate leader will be ‘an immense asset’ to the orchestra
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) has appointed SHLOMY DOBRINSKY as associate leader, completing the lineup of the orga…
Royal Northern College of Music alumna joins ‘dedicated’ composition faculty
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has appointed its alumna, LAURA BOWLER, as deputy head of composition. Bowler, who ha…
Petworth Festival brings in ‘unique curation experience’ with two new artistic directors
Petworth Festival has appointed two “outstanding” musicians to be co-artistic directors as STEWART COLLINS steps down from program…
Manchester to gain dedicated grassroots venues network
Manchester will “lead the way” on supporting grassroots venues, city leaders have promised, following the release of a report find…
Hull Jazz Festival founder to step back after 33 years as director
DAVID PORTER will step back from the role of director at the Hull Jazz Festival at the end of this year, as the festival finds a n…
London Philharmonic and Royal Academy defend ties with tobacco company sponsor
The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) has called its continued partnership with an international tobacco giant “critical” to its…
Musicians’ Union alleges Northern Ballet deal risks ‘gagging’ freelancers
Members of the Northern Ballet Sinfonia have raised concerns about a new contract with Northern Ballet, which may include a confid…
Music sector hails new era of ticket resale cap but questions remain over enforcement
Government plans to make it illegal to profit from reselling tickets for live events have received broad approval from across the…
Music royalties champion recruits officer to lead digital ambitions
SALLY WEIR is to look after the needs of 180,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, as she becomes chief membership offi…
Regulator launches ticketing site investigations as ministers plan to outlaw resales for profit
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced investigations into two ticket resale sites as part of measures tackling…
English National Opera boss leaves ‘redefined’ company to head up the Roundhouse
English National Opera (ENO) leader JENNY MOLLICA is to take over as chief executive of multi-arts centre, the Roundhouse, replaci…
London conservatoire to lead ‘much-needed’ arts research alongside Indian peer
A London-based conservatoire is to collaborate with New Delhi’s Shiv Nadar University in a commitment to advance “transcultural ac…
Demand for arts sector support grows amid budget speculation
The proportion of UK adults who think the government should be doing more to support the arts has risen nearly 10 percentage point…
Sadler’s Wells and Theatr Clwyd join sector-wide commitment to support parents and carers
The National Theatre, the Old Vic and Sadler’s Wells have all vowed to prioritise a healthy work-life balance, joining 80 organisa…
Campaign to save ‘vital’ grassroots music venues reaches 86% of target
A campaign to secure the future of seven UK grassroots music venues has reached 86% of its £1.5 million target, with just three d…
Unregulated AI and Brexit red tape ‘threaten’ UK music sector amid slowing growth
The UK music industry’s position as a global leader is under threat due to unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) and barriers…
Music charity to spend ‘every penny’ of singer’s donation on supporting grassroots venues
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has applauded Sam Fender’s statement on the “vitality” of grassroots spaces, after the singer-songwriter d…
How touring musicians can earn income on the go
What are the challenges of life as a touring musician? Is it possible to develop sustainable income streams on the road? Daniel Gr…
Peer to leave UK Music board after work to ‘steer sector’ through pandemic
Advocacy body UK Music will say goodbye to Lord TOM WATSON after six years as chair. Watson has overseen the organisation’s board…
University of Nottingham to suspend music amid ‘significant financial challenges’
The University of Nottingham is to suspend all music and modern language courses for incoming students. Those currently studying t…
Scottish orchestra’s £17m boost to economy threatened by ‘funding challenges’
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) contributes £17.2 million to the country’s economic value, according to a recent stu…
Arts venues to reach ‘forgotten audiences’ with guide to improving access
A framework designed to support arts venues in making live events more accessible, connected, and financially sustainable is to la…
