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After 7 years with Tom Besford at the helm, Sound Roots is now looking for a new Chief Executive.

UK Music unveils new research into the value of gigs, concerts and festivals to local economies. A total of 19.2 million music fans travelled from UK towns and cities and overseas in 2023 to see UK shows from the likes of Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Harry Styles and Blur, and festivals like Glastonbury, Boomtown and TRNSMT.

Do you know someone who works tirelessly behind-the-scenes to help the arts thrive? Whether they drive the stars, feed the crew, keep everyone safe, hang paintings, print books, clean stages, carry speakers, take tickets, or serve drinks – why not honour their invaluable contributions and show that every role counts.

Rochdale Creates are on a mission to round up all the opportunities Rochdale creatives can get involved with - whether it’s a unique workshop or a last-minute application to that dream project, you’ll find it in their newsletter!

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed the cabinet secretary and junior minister in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Lisa Nandy, the MP for Wigan, is now the secretary of state for culture, media and sport.

UK Music appoints Tom Kiehl as its new chief executive. Kiehl has been the interim chief executive since September 2023, following Jamie Njoku-Goodwin’s departure to become Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s director of strategy.

Piranha Arts, the producers of WOMEX, along with Manchester Music City, the local partners for WOMEX 24 in Manchester, recently revealed the complete lineup for the Jury-selected Showcases, Horizons Stage (the Regional stage), and the Club Summit artists.

The Arts Council England recently announced a new generation of Music Hubs, covering every part of England, on behalf of the Department for Education.