Liz Hill’s suggestion that the arts sector needs a champion like the campaigning organisation Liberty has been met with enthusiasm by many arts professionals. So what are the secrets of Liberty’s success? Mairi Clare Rodgers explains.
Liberty was borne out of the Hunger Marches of the 1930s – marches that took place in a climate of economic crisis, social unrest and the spread of fascism, and under the long shadow of international conflict. After witnessing brutal police attacks on peaceful protestors, Ronald Kidd brought together politicians, artists, lawyers and writers under the banner of defending ‘the whole spirit of British freedom’ and formed the National Council for Civil Liberties.
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At the end of a year in which Paul Hamlyn Foundation celebrates 25 years of grant-making, Robert Dufton discusses his organisation’s impact on the arts.
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Louise Amery describes how Aberystwyth Arts Centre has worked with Tincan to develop and build its new, rather hungry website.
Ed Green demanded a lot of functionality when he tendered for a new ticketing system and now reports that the Spektrix system has exceeded his expectations.
Dan Eastmond describes how the Monad ticketing system has resulted in a smoother service for customers and more marketing data for the staff.
A combination of technologies offers travellers the opportunity to book tickets for events at the same time as they book their travel arrangements. Bart van Schriek explains how.