Brilliant news that @ThangamMP shadow Secretary of State for Culture etc has pledged in her speech today to install a visa waiver system for artists working in Europe. We are delighted that @ThangamMP has listened to ISM and all the policy work we have done on Brexit.

Hey folks, anyone know how to get rid of a phantom out of office response in gmail? People keep getting my August holiday OOO message, even though it's not switched on and I've subsequently used a new OOO message. Any tips gratefully received. Thanks!

So pleased this Fund is finally launching, and chuffed that the evaluation we did of their first grassroots live music fund played a little part in helping ACE advocate for the funding. A good day for #grassrootsmusic!

Absolutely incredible. Less than 3 weeks in the job and he’s planning to ditch Rochdale for something with more profile. We deserve better than this.

This is an amazing opportunity for a new producer to create a podcast series! Please spread the word, ideally beyond socials and into those corners of the real world where someone with a great idea and an ambition to turn it into a podcast might be residing.. 🪟🌲🎧

Frank Hester has made vile comments about Diane Abbott. He doesn't deserve to be honoured, but holds an OBE. Agree? Sign the petition demanding his OBE be stripped from him now! 38d.gs/nl0k

I just donated to Raw Material Music & Media's Big Give campaign. If you care about what they do, please donate too. Every £1 you give gets matched, and turns into £2. That's the #BigGive magic at work! Thanks x donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…

Let common sense prevail! Totally on the money suggestions from Charlotte Higgins about what #Labour investment in the arts should focus on. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Am so thrilled to see this happening in Colchester! I've just had to step down as a Creative Colchester trustee for health reasons, but am really pleased to have been able to play even a small part in making this happen. Bravo to all involved!

Am so thrilled to see this happening in Colchester! I've just had to step down as a Creative Colchester trustee for health reasons, but am really pleased to have been able to play even a small part in making this happen. Bravo to all involved!

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024 so what better time is there to remind you about our Balance toolkit for #creativefreelancers, packed with 100+ resources to help you balance your mind and your books. #Builtwithlove thehubbalance.com

Hmmm... with music being pretty much the only thing we export these days, surely the government should realise how important arts education is? It's literally investment in R&D for our future economic health.

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024 so what better time is there to remind you about our Balance toolkit for #creativefreelancers, packed with 100+ resources to help you balance your mind and your books. #Builtwithlove thehubbalance.com

APNews: DCMS confirms a sector-wide consultation exercise will take place into the performance of Arts Council England as part of ongoing review of the organisation Department for Culture, Media and Sport Ace England artsprofessional.co.uk/news/ace-revie…

As someone dealing with #LongCovid symptoms for 18mths I've got mixed views on BBC Radio 4 #FileOn4 #LongCovid episode. Yes there are Barnums promising miracle cures but equally serious is the lack of NHS support. My GP dismissed LC as a marketing gimmick when I asked for referral

📊Geek alert!! Some super useful data in here, along with some really interesting narrative. I was almost late for my own focus group the other day I was so busy digging into it!🔍

Timely stuff from Youth Music in a week that's also seen the release of Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre latest report. As a child who grew up in a working class family I'm really lucky to have built a career in the arts. I'm not at all sure I'd get a foot in the door now. Or even find the door.

Work in grassroots music? Need financial support? If so join us at ColchesterArtsCentre on 9 July to find out more about the Arts Council England Grassroots Music Fund, which supports grassroots music venues, promoters, festivals & studios. More info/book free ticket: bit.ly/MiEColchester

📢📢Important read!!!👇👇 Couldn't agree more with UK Music's findings and recommendations, especially on need to increase social mobility (as someone from working class background who's bucked the trend). Hat tip to the always brilliant Ammo Talwar MBE for his leadership of this.

Suuuuuper excited for this year's manchester jazz festival! Line up always a joy, but this year's 30th birthday programme is OFF THE CHARTS!