Classical music’s diversity problem
Classical music’s diversity problem: 92% of works are composed by men A new report from Donne, Women in Music, entitled ” Equality & Diversity in … Read more
Diversity
Last call to join the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan online forum on openness and inclusivity, 28 January
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, situated in the Ueno Park district of the Japanese capital, is one of the oldest public concert venues in Japan. In 2021, … Read more
New fund supports artists of colour in Australia
A new fund has been set up to help support Bla(c)k, Indigenous and POC theatre performers in Australia. The Artists of Colour Initiative (AOC) will award … Read more
Clore Leadership Programme announces diversity aims for 2021
The Clore Leadership Programme has laid out its plans for 2021, including a greater focus on helping BAME leaders. Clore fellow Gaylene Gould will lead the … Read more
UK Parliament asks for input on diversity in the creative sector
A UK Parliament group set up to promote diversity in the creative sector has issued its plans for a year-long research project. The All-Party Parliamentary … Read more
Heads up – Artistic director Bill Bankes-Jones on how Tête à Tête festival is making opera for the modern world
Part of the joy of spearheading a small artist-led company are the moments of great intensity in the middle of peak periods. When the festival … Read more
Arts Council England launches diversity kit
Arts Council England (ACE) has partnered with Clear Company to launch an online Recruitment and Workforce Development Toolkit which aims to enable companies to create thriving … Read more
HarrisonParrott launches foundation
Classical music management company HarrisonParrott has announced it is opening a new foundation. The HarrisonParrott Foundation’s goal is to increase diversity and inclusivity within the arts. … Read more
Born identity – Akram Khan
Akram Khan leads one of Britain’s most exciting contemporary dance companies. Maria Roberts talks to the choreographer about his career, Bangladeshi influences, creative practice and his perspective … Read more
IAMA takes on the big issues
The International Artist Managers’ Association (IAMA) is preparing to host its 28th annual conference. It runs from 23-25 April at Kings Place in London. There … Read more