Tag Archives: politics

The Freelancers’ Arts Council

We know what the problems are. We know what needs to be done. But who should be doing it? Continue reading

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Opera Under Siege: Part Two

Now or never. Continue reading

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Opera Under Siege: Part One

How does opera get the support of the man on the street? Continue reading

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Performative Hypocrisy: Classical Music and the War in Ukraine

Is the classical music industry all of a sudden truly serious about its desire for politically engaged artists? Continue reading

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Brexit for Musicians: Breakthrough

Labour’s new commitment on EU visas: mere hot air, or a viable way forward? Continue reading

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Coronaclassical 28: Learning to Live With The Virus

Boris Johnson fiddles while Britain’s theatres smoulder ominously. Continue reading

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Brexit for Musicians: The Evil Empire

A warm welcome to Global Britain. Continue reading

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Brexit for Musicians: The Norway Option

British artists continue to wrestle the red tape. Continue reading

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Brexit for Musicians: View from the USA

“When we are born, we cry that we are come
To this great stage of fools.” Continue reading

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Brexit for Musicians: An Englishman Abroad

A British musician starts work in the EU – how did he do it? Continue reading

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