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• For First Time Since The 1980s Vinyl Outsells CDs

  14-09-2020 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  A report on the first half of 2020 across the recorded music industry reads: “Vinyl album revenues of $232m were 62% of total physical revenues, marking the first time vinyl exceeded CDs for such a period since the 1980s.” The report acknowledged that vinyl records accounted for only 4% of total recorded music revenue. – The Guardian
  
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• Playwright Michael Frayn On British Theatre And The State Of The UK

  14-09-2020 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The European Union was a remarkable human artifact—still is. And for us to smash down our part in it is . . . I suppose you just have to expect that people can’t sustain positive actions for very long. Sooner or later, they just want to behave badly and do something very simple, kick something or hit someone. – The New Yorker
  
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• Hong Kong’s Cautionary Tale: How 40 Years Of Neo-Liberalism Fueled A Crisis

  14-09-2020 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  This blurring of the division between public and private finds governments overtly working on the behalf of capital to extenuate an economic system that favors global capital over labor, private corporations over society and social welfare, and economic concentration over economic democracy. It is a system that is perpetuated by the attenuation of politics and capital, whereby the rich purchase beneficial economic policies that further insulate their position and wealth. Through political influ
  
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• Historical Plague Thinking: What We Can Learn

  14-09-2020 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The conditions that made the outbreak possible were thus directly connected to the new social relations flourishing in Europe, Central Asia, and the Far East in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. It was the booming trade in silks and luxury goods, as well as the growth of towns and cities with relatively stable sedentary populations, that laid the ground for the deadly pandemic. – Boston Review
  
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• Administrator (Freelance) / SWAP'ra (Supporting Women and Parents in Opera) / London / nationwide

  14-09-2020 21:42
  SWAP’ra is seeking an experienced freelance Administrator to co-ordinate the charity’s development, research, and advocacy activities, and provide organisational support to the Senior...
  
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• TV/Film Talent Agent / Apollo Artist Management / London

  14-09-2020 20:21
  Apollo Artist Management are looking for a new Agent. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced agent who might be looking for a pay increase or for an Associate looking to make that step...
  
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• Animal Stories - an untold tale of London Borough of Hounslow / Watermans / London

  14-09-2020 19:21
  This new project from Creative People and Places Hounslow’s Visual Arts Programme offers an exciting way to delve into Hounslow’s rich and colourful history.
  From the rare species of...
  
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• PRiSM Writer In Residence / RNCM PRiSM / North West

  14-09-2020 19:07
  PRiSM, the RNCM Centre for Practice & Research in Science & Music, is seeking to appoint a visiting Writer for a 12-month residency period to begin in January 2021....
  
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• Food & Beverage Manager / the Albany / London / London

  14-09-2020 19:01
  We are looking for a highly motivated individual with leadership potential to develop and refine our café and catering business across three sites.
  Based in Deptford, London, the Albany is a...
  
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• Programmes & Collections Manager / Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library / North West / Preston

  14-09-2020 18:33
  Preston City Council's Cultural Service has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative senior manager to join the leadership team at the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library.
  The position...
  
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• Fermynwoods Podcast Episode 5 - Rebecca Lee / Fermynwoods Contemporary Art / East Midlands / Northamptonshire

  14-09-2020 18:24
  For our fifth episode of the Fermynwoods Podcast, we focus on our Alternative Provision programme with students from The CE Academy. Artist and musician Rebecca Lee has...
  
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• Free Online Storytelling Event on Fri 25th Sep / The Growth House / London / Online

  14-09-2020 18:13
  Tales at Twilightis an ongoing storytelling event and collaborative project for artists to explore the nature of fear and the oral tradition of passing down ghost stories around the camp fire.
  Each...
  
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• Production Assistant / Troika / London

  14-09-2020 17:44
  Troika is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable individual to work as a production assistant at their East London artist studio. We’re looking for a diligent proactive person that has...
  
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• Online Launch of Hounslow's Hidden Heroes Project / Creative People and Places Hounslow / London

  14-09-2020 17:42
  Hounslow’s Hidden Heroes by Laura Edralin will launch online on Monday 28 September 2020 at 5.30pm.
  To celebrate, we will host a special online Meet the Artist event, with the opportunity to...
  
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• Conservator: Works on Paper / National Portrait Gallery / London / London

  14-09-2020 17:26
  The National Portrait Gallery houses a unique collection of all forms of portraiture of the people who have made or who are making British history and culture.  The Gallery attracts 2 million...
  
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• Make Up Artist / 4-Kingdoms / South East

  14-09-2020 17:06
  4-Kingdoms Magical Christmas Adventure is looking for a make up artist to join this years’ show. 4-Kingdoms award winning Magical Christmas Adventure is the UK’s number 1 largest indoor...
  
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• Artist or Curator for Mending Community Exhibition / Creative People and Places Hounslow / London

  14-09-2020 17:05
  CPP Hounslow invites submissions from curators, artists, collectives or groups of artists to propose a touring exhibition of contemporary textiles or craft on the theme of ‘Mending...
  
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• Artist or Curator for Atmospheric Colour Exhibition / Creative People and Places Hounslow / London

  14-09-2020 17:01
  We are inviting submissions from curators, artists, collectives or groups of artists to propose a touring exhibition of contemporary art on the theme of ‘Atmospheric Colour’, using any...
  
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• Project Director / Bath Preservation Trust / South West / Bath

  14-09-2020 16:58
  Project Director, £40,000 per annum for Beckford’s Tower, Bath Preservation Trust.Recruitment closes at 5pm on 20 September, interview likely to take place w/c 5 October.
  The Project...
  
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• Scare Actors / Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park / South West

  14-09-2020 16:52
  Ahoy me hearties! We are currently seeking character Actors with a flair for improvisation - who are able to embody the role of a Pirate ghost, so don’t...
  
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• Personal Assistant/Carer / Individual / London

  14-09-2020 16:35
  Seeking a Part-time short term Personal Assistant for a fellow theatremaker / artist / creative (female, 34 yrs old) who is severely ill with ME/CFS. Duties would include: admin support (emails/phone...
  
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• Studio Manager / Angela de la Cruz Studio / London / London

  14-09-2020 16:33
  We are a small but close team so it is important that this person is a team player, as well as able to take initiative independently. Everyone here is active in their own right within the art...
  
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• Assistant Stage Manager (x2) / 4-Kingdoms / South East

  14-09-2020 16:11
  4-Kingdoms Magical Christmas Adventure is looking for 2 ASM's to join this years team. 4-Kingdoms award winning Magical Christmas Adventure is the UK’s number 1 largest indoor immersive...
  
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• FLY! Higher September / Sheba Soul Ensemble / South West / London

  14-09-2020 15:49
  Sheba Soul Ensemble invite you to another evening of outstanding films directed by Black women. We'll be exploring work by Zambian live artist/film maker Serah Chibombwe, who will join us live from...
  
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• Call for Artists/Galleries for new immersive art platform / Oarbt / London

  14-09-2020 15:45
  Oarbt [Or-bit] is a new digital exhibition space aiming to disrupt the contemporary art market by bringing together the global art community through immersive technology. 
  We are seeking...
  
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• Freelance: IT Support for Zooniverse Project / Coram / London

  14-09-2020 15:31
  Full Brief available here: https://www.coram.org.uk/it-support-zooniverse-transcription-project Coram invites applications for the role of IT and Data Management Support, Zooniverse...
  
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• Vice-Chair / Concrete Youth / Yorkshire / East, North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, London

  14-09-2020 15:30
  About Concrete Youth
  Concrete Youth is an award-winning, Hull-based theatre company dedicated to creating ground-breaking and exciting multi-sensory theatre for audiences living with profound...
  
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• BYMT's New Music Theatre Award returns in 2021 / British Youth Music Theatre / London

  14-09-2020 15:16
  CALLING ALL YOUNG WRITERS AND COMPOSERS!
  BYMT’s New Music Theatre Award for writers & composers under 30, returns in 2021! This award will offer the lucky winner(s) the chance to have...
  
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• Open Mic Poetry Night - Free / Friends of St Pauls Library / South West / London

  14-09-2020 15:14
  We would like to invite you to this month’s instalment of our open mic poetry night on 24thSeptember at 7PM. It promises to be an incredible night with insightful performances from inspiring...
  
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• 'We've seen it before': Olafur Eliasson on nazism, Brexit – and his new Berlin show

  14-09-2020 15:03
  
  The Icelandic-Dane who brought The Weather Project to the Tate talks art and politics
  The forced confinement of the coronavirus lockdown has inspired Olafur Eliasson’s new Berlin exhibition but it has also given him time to consider the polarisation of politics in Europe and the US. Olafur Eliasson’s Near future living light runs at the neugerriemschneider gallery until 24 October. Continue reading...
  
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• Art + Critique: Critical & Contextual Studies in Art Practice / videomole.tv / London

  14-09-2020 14:49
  This online course integrates practice and theory in a comprehensive programme that emphasises critical inquiry in art practice and research. The course will help you develop your practice and...
  
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• Studio Coordinator / Mortar / London

  14-09-2020 14:14
  Talented Creative Entrepreneurial 
  This is how we describe ourselves in three words, we are looking for the right fit with someone to provide us with a dynamic attitude in delivering all things...
  
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• Digital Preservation Manager / Science Museum Group / London

  14-09-2020 13:41
  The Science Museum Group (SMG) is all about inspiring futures. Due to our ambitious growth and development plans, we have launched a major digitisation programme and new initiatives to engage wider...
  
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• Open Call: Visual Artist / Collaborator / Grand Union Orchestra / London

  14-09-2020 13:24
  Grand Union Orchestra: Black History Month
  Open Call:
  Fee £200 or by negotiation
  The Grand Union is a cross-cultural music organisation and registered charity. The orchestra tours nationally...
  
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• Freelance Doctoral Researchers Network Convenors / The Paul Mellon Centre / London / London

  14-09-2020 13:23
  The Paul Mellon Centre (PMC) is looking for two energetic, creative and collegial doctoral students to lead its successful Doctoral Researchers Network DRN).  This one-year freelance role...
  
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• First Assistant (Job ref: FA005) / Libraries Unlimited / South West

  14-09-2020 13:12
  Salary: £19,484 p.a. pro rata (£10.10 per hour)Hours: 9.25 hours per weekLocation: Crediton LibraryClosing date: 9am, Mon 28th SepInterview date: Wed 7th Oct
  Crediton Library is looking...
  
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• Trustee / Nottingham City of Literature / East Midlands

  14-09-2020 13:05
  Could you be a Nottingham City of Literature Trustee? We’re inviting up to three new members to join our Board of Trustees as we approach our fifth anniversary.
  This is an exciting opportunity...
  
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• Executive Director / The Blackheath Conservatoire of Music and the Arts Ltd ('The Conservatoire') / London

  14-09-2020 12:57
  Executive Director of The Blackheath Conservatoire of Music and the Arts Ltd (“The Conservatoire”)
  Circa £50,000 pro rata
  Part-time (3-4 days per week), two-year fixed term...
  
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• Marketing and Communications Manager / Nottingham Castle Trust / East Midlands / Nottingham

  14-09-2020 12:51
  Nottingham Castle Trust is seeking an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager responsible for the development, implementation and management of our marketing and communications strategy...
  
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• Visitor Experience Assistant / The Lightbox / South East / Woking

  14-09-2020 12:29
  JOB DESCRIPTION
  Job Title: Visitor Experience AssistantBased at: The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 4AAReports to: Operations ManagerHours: Part-time: 6.5 hours per week, Sundays from 9.30am...
  
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• 2000 Year Old Object Inspires Musicians From Across The Globe / Kent-Medway Museum Partnership / South East / London

  14-09-2020 12:11
  TEN ARTISTS WORKING WITH SOUND ‘GIVE VOICE’ TO OUR SILENT LAR
  Ten Songs for a Lar is a new and ambitious global artist commission inspired by an almost 2000 year old mysterious figurine,...
  
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• Communications and Creative Media Assistant / XTRAX / Without Walls / North West

  14-09-2020 11:52
  XTRAX is seeking a part-time Communications and Creative Media Assistant to support our marketing team with the promotion and advocacy of our key projects and take our digital channels to the next...
  
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• Relationship Manager, Creative Media / Arts Council England / South East

  14-09-2020 11:41
  Relationship Manager, Creative MediaBrighton
  Salary:  £32,615 per annumContract:  Fixed term for 12 months, working 35 hours per week
   
  We are seeking applicants for a...
  
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• Nominate your Unsung Hero for new Queen's Hall Arts commission / Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham / North East

  14-09-2020 11:21
  Queen’s Hall Arts have commissioned international multimedia artists Davy & Kristin McGuire and North East musician Bridie Jackson to create Unsung Heroes - a brand new augmented...
  
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• Volunteer / Mayfair Art Weekend / London

  14-09-2020 10:55
  Calling for MAW2020 Volunteers
  We are looking for volunteers to assist with Mayfair Art Weekend in October!Are you passionate about the arts? Do you want a foot in the door of the arts industry?...
  
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• Be it on God, guns or Greta, social media offers neat solutions for our messy feelings

  14-09-2020 08:00
  
  This map of the US reflects a battle-torn landscape where nuance, compromise and empathy are casualties in the culture warThis is a map of the US I made last year in response to my experiences there when filming my forthcoming Channel 4 series, Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. I love maps. They have an air of authority, they show us where to go. This map toys with the common delusion that there is a clear and certain route out of our mess of feelings. Geographically, this map could
  
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• Australia's Parrtjima light festival 2020 – in pictures

  14-09-2020 04:19
  
  Alice Springs is illuminated with light installations and interactive artworks for a unique celebration of Aboriginal arts, culture and storytelling Continue reading...
  
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• Photo exhibition captures British life under lockdown

  14-09-2020 01:01
  
  National Portrait Gallery unveils collection of 100 images submitted by the publicWhen historians look back at images of the British public in the summer of 2020 they will see grandparents hugging grandchildren through plastic sheets, livestreamed funerals and exhausted health workers.But they will also see many acts of kindness, including a Spider-Man in Stockport and people anxiously cutting their partner’s hair with dog clippers. Continue reading...
  
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