Musicians Union
ENO plans to cut staff and put the rest on part-time contracts – union
ENO said it understands this is a ‘very challenging and stressful time’ for staff.
43% of musicians earn less than £14,000 a year, survey finds
A total of 5,867 musicians were asked questions about earnings, demographics and working patterns before a new report was published on Monday.
Perpetrators promoted while female victims exit music industry, inquiry hears
A parliament committee was also told workers ‘fear’ losing their jobs which makes ‘sexual harassment more likely’.
Perpetrators promoted while female victims exit music industry, inquiry hears
A parliament committee was also told workers ‘fear’ losing their jobs which makes ‘sexual harassment more likely’.
English National Opera to receive up to £24 million to support new base outside London
It comes after the ACE announced plans in November to remove the opera company as a national portfolio organisation.
BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers
The choir will appear at the Proms this year, the broadcaster has confirmed.
Theatre and orchestra tax relief extension prompts mixed response
Jeremy Hunt said rates will be maintained at their current levels for a further two years.
Ex-director of BBC Singers on proposed cuts: They are chasing ratings
The broadcaster said the plans form part of a new strategy for classical music which ‘prioritises quality, agility and impact’.
Labour urges Government to reconsider ‘damaging’ proposed classical music cuts
The BBC previously said the move is part of plans ‘to invest more widely in the future of choral singing across the UK’.