International gains
Rebel in the arts By Grace Okereke I often write about the value I see in working internationally and explain why I focus on international … Read more
Failure through success
Rebel in the arts By Grace Okereke Success. What does it mean to you? The dictionary defines it as “the accomplishment of an aim or … Read more
Professional ghosting
Rebel in the arts By Grace Okereke Ghosting is a modern-day term that gained popularity in the romantic dating scene in the early 2000s and … Read more
Humanities infighting
The culture wars By Grace Okereke If I were an alien life form observing planet Earth through a sophisticated telescope, what would I see? A … Read more
Rebel in the Arts
Who’s the boss? By Grace Okereke When you work as an Independent Arts Manger, you are typically a freelancer moving from project-to-project. Sometimes you work … Read more
Reflections of a freelance marketing manager in the performing arts
In the early days of my career, when thinking about what it takes to pull together a production or event, I thought about practical things … 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
The entitlement factor: Expectation versus reality
By Grace Okereke We have all come across someone whom we felt had an undeserved and sometimes delusional sense of entitlement. If you are the … Read more
Rebel in the Arts: The look of success
Recognising your achievements as an independent producer By Grace Okereke Independent arts managers are part of the backbone of the arts and cultural sector and … Read more
The cost of touring
Touring dance productions is something I do regularly and is a fundamental part of Uprise Rebel’s activities. We believe it is important to be able … Read more