A thread on my initial thoughts on the Arts Council England report 'Creating a fairer and more inclusive classical music sector for England' artscouncil.org.uk/diversity/crea…

Lovely sunset over the Iron Men just now

PhD funding opportunity! If some doctoral study into social mobility in artistic fields, with particular reference to the role of Bluecoat in recent history sounds good, then this would be a link worth clicking: liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgrad…

If you're a musician who uses, or would like to use, Eurostar travelling with your instrument to gain quick and affordable access to Europe for work, take part in our quick survey alongside ISM and Musicians' Union: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VM3RSWS

Sick of waiting for that report? Well, why not fill 85 seconds of the interim by having a crack at this Sue Gray Special edition of #midweekmedleyminutemadness? Ten songs to identify, each with a #PartyGate reference somewhere in the title or artist. Answers tomorrow.

A bit of 🚌 for you all on.ft.com/3viFFM6

Accepted - a #COVID19 special section paper! “Reordering Motherhood and Employment: Mobilising ‘Mums Everywhere’ during Covid-19” Rachel Ashman Laura Radcliffe Anthony Patterson Caroline Gatrell University of Liverpool LUMS Marketing British Academy of Management Wiley Business

The often damaging affects of lockdown on working mothers explored in this important new paper - brought back some memories #hiddenlabour

📣We’re looking for a Head of Programme – Arts Bring your commitment and expertise to lead our extensive arts access and participation work. As a supportive manager, you’ll have capacity to help us with complexity and to learn from different approaches👇 bit.ly/39MPOsG

📣JOB OPPORTUNITY We’re looking for a Head of Programme – Arts to lead our extensive arts access and participation work. As a supportive manager, you’ll have capacity to help us with complexity and to learn from different approaches. Apply now 👉bit.ly/39MPOsG

Time again for #midweekmedleyminutemadness and today it’s a Fiscal Event/Financial Chaos/Government Battling Valiantly Against Difficult Global Headwinds special! Ten titles and artists to spot in one manic minute, each containing some reference to the general economic turmoil.

One of the joys of second-hand books is cryptic, slightly threatening marginalia...

On Monday I’m speaking to the UK Parliament APPG collecting information on misogyny in the music business. If anyone has stories they’d like to be shared - anonymously - or ideas on how to make things better, please DM. Happy to amplify, as well as sharing own experiences.

the Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy benchmark tool has moved online. Have you got your login yet? Free to all Arts Council England NPO's of course (and most anyone else tbh!) artsfundraising.org.uk/benchmarking

Sarah MyCake sharing the learning from the Heritage Dashboard, talking about different business models in this magnificent space #HeritageSymposium23

A year ago, I started following how the cost of living crisis was playing out at an Oldham school, checking in with the fantastic @NewmanRC_Head every few weeks. I ended up learning a lot about the British state, and its education system, to boot. on.ft.com/3KYWPWv

Calling all #ArtsMarketing or #ArtsFundraising teams. Know any CEOs or Artistic Directors who could do with a crash course in the finer details of #fundraising ? Send ‘em my way…

This post will look at ex Arts Council England national portfolio members. It will be in several parts! The definition we are using is that these orgs have been in the portfolio at some point from 2011 onwards but are not any longer. We've identified 204 such organisations.

What's next for heritage? Our very own Tamsin Cox is talking about DHA's evaluation of the Heritage Compass programme this week, and explaining how the findings could help small and medium heritage organisations plan for long-term resilience. #Heritage #FundraisingTalk

📗 Our report on misogyny in music has been published. 🎵 The report looks at misogynistic attitudes in the industry and how these attitudes impact on the wider society. Read our recommendations: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cmse… #MisogynyInMusic #MusicIndustry