Comment: the lawyer who launched a concert series
Turning a labour of love into a global brand, lawyer Ian Rosenblatt’s recital series has supported the careers of many renowned performers In 1999 I … Read more
Digital doctor: ballet meets Harlem Shake
IAM’s new digital advice columnist, Cat Leaver, answers your questions Dear Cat, I’m artistic director of a dance company looking at ways to advertise and … Read more
Editorial: the arts need more than word of mouth
Maria Roberts on the value of word-of-mouth reviews and professional arts criticism. There is always talk about the ‘death of’ something: the death of print … Read more
Opinion: The last generation of arts critics?
TheArtsDesk founder Jasper Rees on why we need professional arts journalism Everyone is a critic now. Anyone can post their reviews online where anyone else … Read more
Comment: volunteering at fringe theatre festival
Our own Nicola Mostyn on volunteering at Manchester’s 24:7 Theatre Festival It’s the 10th anniversary of the new writing theatre festival that was founded in … Read more
Editorial: MIF takes over Manchester
Maria Roberts on the starry – and pricey – Manchester International Festival Here in Manchester we’ve been enjoying a heatwave that just so happened to … Read more
Digital doctor: ask the expert
IAM’s new digital advice columnist, Cat Leaver, answers your questions Dear Cat, I’m an artist manager in charge of a small agency. I’ve just taken … Read more
Opinion: Reviews in the regions – The Executive Producer
Are we mollycoddling theatres? You can read IAM’s introduction to the discussion here. Q&A with David Slack, executive producer of 24:7 Theatre Festival. Manchester’s new writing festival celebrates its 10th edition … Read more
Opinion: Reviews in the regions – The Critic
Are we mollycoddling theatres? Manchester arts critic Kevin Bourke on the relationship between theatres and critics in the regions You can read IAM’s introduction to the … Read more
Opinion: Reviews in the regions – The Editor
The chance to complain? The British love it, says IAM editor Maria Roberts. In Manchester we use the phrase ‘mollycoddling’ which means to indulge and protect … Read more