Over the past few weeks I’ve enjoyed watching a host of new concert series online. I wanted to use this blog post to document what I’ve enjoyed, why I’ve enjoyed it, and share some thoughts on what could do with being improved a bit. What follows isn’t exhaustive. There’s a problem when you start scribbling…
Round 2 recipients of the Cultural Recovery Fund were announced on 17th October – a total of £76m bringing the total given out so far to £334m. Classical music organisations, music education, ensembles and venues who received grants from ACE are listed below. For a full list visit the Arts Council website. For a list…
Listen to RPS Chief Exec James Murphy on the Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast discussing this years awards shortlist.
Arts Council England’s announcement about the first recipients of the Cultural Recovery Fund earlier this week has generated a bit of noise. In particular, much ire appears to be levelled at ACE and DCMS for ‘stipulations’ attached to receiving the award, manifest in a requirement that organisations extend thanks, use the hashtag “HereforCulture” and, outline…
The first tranche of grants announced from the £1.57bn Cultural Recovery Fund.
Last night at the Royal Festival Hall with the LPO.
It has been quite a day. There was occasion (much-missed these past few months); an unexpected shared sense of purpose; a sense of personal responsibility; and possibly even a feeling of vindication too. I suspect I’m a bit of a shit journalist. That’s what I thought when I headed back from the freelance musicians demonstration…
That Bell Music has continued for so long is testament to their spirit. We will no doubt see Mike Bell pop up somewhere or other. Consider this an early warning for similarly saddening announcements to come.