A week with… Alexandre Dratwicki
Thursday Fine weather at last in Paris – let’s hope the audience turns out in force for tonight’s concert. The Orchestre national de France will be ... Read more
UK arts councils appoint Attitude is Everything to develop accessibility standards for “All In” scheme
UK arts councils appoint Attitude is Everything to develop accessibility standards for “All In” scheme The UK’s four national arts councils have announced that Attitude ... Read more
Rebel in the Arts
The face of equality There is a perception that those of us in the performing artsare more liberal in our thinking and in our approaches. ... Read more
Musical Chairs – Appointments
The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) has promoted Derek Beckvold to Managing Director; he replaces Elisabeth Christensen, who steps down after 12 years. Beckvold, a multi-talented ... Read more
Mat Ecclestone – Six in Sixty
Early bird or night owl? Both, though probably closer to early bird – once I’m awake, I’m awake. The beneficiary of this is Roly the ... Read more
WOMEX in Manchester
The Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX) marks its 30th anniversary this year, bringing together an impressive lineup of 61 acts from 44 countries to the vibrant ... Read more
Passion doesn’t pay the bills
Leading in the NOW It’s been long recognised that passion doesn’t pay the bills, especially in the performing arts. For as long as I can ... Read more