Are you looking to connect with other parents in the opera industry? Need some advice? Or fancy a chat with others who just ‘get it’…come to the SWAP’ra cafe, Tuesday 9th May @ 8:30pm. Sign up on our website for the zoom link 💻 swap-ra.org/cafe #parentsinperformance

Zach Borichevsky I’m interested to know - what are some of the challenges you face in your lifestyle as a performing parent? Feel free to write in the comments section, or if you prefer to maintain your anonymity, send me a message. Let’s keep the conversation going!

Kathryn Lewek Zach Borichevsky I’m pretty sure you already know this, but SWAP'ra would be the right people to spread this question more widely for you!

Our founder Gabriella Di Laccio MBE on BBC World Service Business Report talking about Gender Equality in Classical Music - 2 parts. If you are curious about the numbers mentioned on this interview, read and share! ➡ donne-uk.org/research-new/ BBC News (World) BBC News (UK)

Join us online at the SWAP'ra Cafe - Monday 19thn June at 8:30pm Click the link to find out more & register ➡️ swap-ra.org/cafe #swapra #parentsinperformance #operamum #operadad #swapracafe #operasingersofinstagram

As carers week draws to a close, don’t forget, you can view all the series of QandA talks with different carers working in the opera industry on our route on our video resources page #ParentsInPerformance swap-ra.org/video-resources

JOB OPPORTUNITY : join the fantastic @PiPACampaign , making a huge difference to parents and carers in the opera sector Apply here : ow.ly/jEbn50OM5JS

Calling all women, trans and non-binary conductors! Check out the newest opportunity with this brilliant organisation👇

I wrote about the journey of creating dream.risk.sing for SWAP'ra. It was a huge privilege to record these songs DELPHIAN with Lana Bode. My desire is to give voice to a more expansive narrative of women’s experiences. tinyurl.com/3bscwpyt

Check out this article by Samantha Crawford about the process of choosing and commissioning songs by women for her new album. swap-ra.org/post/dream-ris…

A great opportunity for paid, flexible, term time opera outreach work. Email Intergenerational Opera now.

It’s #WorldAdoptionDay today. Catch up on our video Q&A with parents working in opera who have adopted children.

Are you a parent or carer working in music? 📣🎶 Join the ISM and @PiPACampaign in a free webinar, where we'll be answering questions on what the law says about flexible working requests for musicians. 🗓️19 March 4-5pm, register now: loom.ly/rmQShCQ

Do delighted we are partnering with SWAP'ra for this. Get your applications in now!

Apply now for a career development course tailored especially for post-natal opera singers. For more information please visit swap-ra.org/swapra-bpa-ret…