6th December 2019
Chief Executive MICHAEL DUGHER is leaving industry body UK Music after nearly three years in the role to become CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council. The former Shadow Secretary of State for DCMS and Labour MP for Barnsely East was instrumental in UK Music's campaigns for changes to planning laws that benefit grassroots venues, won protections for musicians under the EU Copyright Directive and improved the "understanding of Ministers and...
KAREN SIMPSON, CEO and Artistic Director at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, will be leaving in February after six-and-a-half years in post. Living with an incurable cancer diagnosis for the past two-and-a-half years, she now wants to spend more time with family and friends. Under her leadership the theatre has reconnected with the local community and introduced a new business model. She has paid tribute to the “overwhelming”...
PROFESSOR CHRISTOPHER BREWARD has been appointed to the top role at National Museums Scotland, succeeding Gordon Rintoul, who steps down in March. Breward is currently Director of Collection and Research at the National Galleries of Scotland, where he is responsible for the development, interpretation, research and display of...
The Royal Northern College of Music has appointed GEORGE WHALLEY as Director of Finance, with responsibility for the College’s financial strategy. His role will include overseeing the Finance and Registry Departments and the Business Systems Development Unit. Previously Director of Finance and Operations at HOME, Manchester’s centre for contemporary arts, and prior to that Head of Finance at The University of Manchester’s Alliance...
The School of Art & Design at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, which leads Teesside University’s Fine Art provision and Design courses, has appointed curator SARAH PERKS and artist MIKHAIL KARIKIS to professorial roles. Karikis brings expertise in art and architecture, social justice, politics and socially engaged arts, while Perks’ specialisms lie in participation, performance, moving image and the...
PROFESSOR PETER TOYNE CBE and DUNCAN SUTHERLAND have joined the Board of Trustees.at Southbank Sinfonia and will share the role of chairman. Toyne, who takes responsibility for matters relating to Governance and Performance, was most recently Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University and Sutherland and chaired the City of Liverpool’s successful bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2008. Sutherland...
Artist and researcher DR HELEN BILLINGHURST has been appointed Lecturer of BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing and Printmaking. The college says Billinghurst's technical ability and expertise will contribute greatly to the course's material based practices.
5th December 2019
From freelance marketing to running his own production company, Jake Orr has always been willing to take a leap into the unknown.
29th November 2019
The leader of Bradford’s bid for UK City of Culture 2025 will be RICHARD SHAW, whose career has included roles at cultural and media organisations including the British Film Institute, the National Theatre, English National Ballet and Lion Television. He will head up the Bradford Culture Trust bid executive team, working with the steering group which includes ALEX CROFT, creative director of Kala Sangam; ...
NICK WILLIAMS has been appointed Chief Executive of Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre by Horsecross Arts, the charity behind the venues. A producer and arts manager for over 20 years, he has worked for The Coronet Theatre, Actors Touring Company, Paines Plough, Nutkhut, Hampstead Theatre and the RSC, as well as producing under his own name. He has also worked with Arts Council England’s Theatre team to supporting the...