How the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain is bridging the music education divide
The demise of the European Union Youth Orchestra after 40 years of good work hit the headlines hard this month. Here National Youth Orchestra of … Read more
The opera remake of Sarah Kane’s radical play 4.48 Psychosis
Composer Philip Venables writes for IAM ahead of the world premiere of his new opera 4.48 Psychosis on his search for writers, building relationships with his mentors, and adaptation. … Read more
Five top tips on ACE data sharing for NPOs
Arts Council England caused a bit of a stir last year when it introduced new data sharing requirements for their National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs). The … Read more
Making theatre for kids special
Internationally renowned children’s theatre showcase, :DANISH+, is preparing for its fifth edition this May. Artistic director Bodil Alling on the qualities that make a kids’ show special. Interview by … Read more
The Wheels on Debussy
Wheels on Debussy is a concert programme for kids. Its aim? To introduce them to classical music in a fun and friendly way. Co-founder Louise … Read more
For artists in Pittsburgh, race plays a factor in the hunt for funding
In this article originally published by Public Source, Lauren Rosenblatt finds out that artists of minority populations aren’t getting the same funding and opportunities as … Read more
New business scheme for aspiring creative entrepreneurs
Helena Gaunt, vice principal and director of academic affairs at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, on a new programme that sets up creative people with … Read more
Is it still possible to sell subscriptions?
Magnus Still, founder of Finnish company StillArt and author of Fill Every Seat – EVERY Week. The Power Of Subscriptions And How To Make Them … Read more
New European business models for arts and culture
Creative Lenses is a Creative Europe Programme of the European Union funded project that brings together 13 cultural partners to develop new business models for arts companies. … Read more
New restrictions in UK law could see a massive exodus of talent
From April those earning less than £35,000 (€44,700) will be asked to leave the UK. And for musicians, whose careers are peripatetic by nature and … Read more