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I am so proud to introduce to my network a phenomenal initiative much anticipated here in my home town-Australia’s #GoldCoast A #LyricTheatre, as a venue dedicated to musical and theatrical performances, can have significant impacts on the economy, community, the arts and artists, and tourism. Here’s how: #Economy simple as 1,2,3. 1.Job Creation:The operation of a Lyric Theatre creates jobs in various sectors such as administration, production, marketing, and front-of-house services. 2. Local Businesses:The influx of audiences can boost local businesses like #restaurants, #hotels, and retail stores, increasing revenue for the area. 3. #RealEstate:The presence of a cultural institution can increase property values and stimulate investment . #Community in 3 formats 1. Cultural Engagement: It can offer programs and workshops that engage the community, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts. 2. Education:Partnerships with schools can provide educational opportunities and inspire young people through exposure to the arts. 3. Social Cohesion: It serves as a gathering place, bringing together diverse groups within the community and fostering a sense of shared identity and pride. #TheArts and #Artists 1. Platform for Talent:It provides a stage for emerging and established artists to showcase their work, supporting their careers and artistic development. 2. Creative Hub:Can become a center for innovation in the arts, encouraging collaboration and the development of new works. 3. Funding and Grants:Can attract funding and grants that support not only the venue but also local artists and artistic initiatives. #Tourism in 3 ways 1. Attraction:High-quality performances and events can draw tourists, boosting tourism. 2. Cultural Reputation:A successful Lyric Theatre can enhance the cultural reputation of a city or region, making it a destination for cultural tourism. 3. #Events and #Festivals:Hosting festivals and special events can attract international visitors and media attention. 5 Examples of Successes Worldwide 1. Sydney Opera House, Australia:An iconic landmark, it has become a major tourist attraction, contributing significantly to Sydney’s economy and cultural identity. 2. West End Theatres, London:Known for its high-quality productions, it attracts millions of tourists each year, significantly impacting London’s economy and cultural landscape. 3. Broadway, New York City:A major tourist attraction, Broadway theatres generate billions of dollars in revenue annually, supporting a vast network of artists and related businesses. 4. Lyric Theatre, Belfast:It has played a crucial role in the cultural revival of Belfast, providing a platform for local artists and attracting visitors from around the world. 5. Shanghai Grand Theatre, China: It has enhanced Shanghai's reputation as a global city and a cultural destination, attracting international performances and tourists. More than a cultural vitality!! Thanks City of Gold Coast Click below

ACE are currently reviewing touring with The Audience Agency. The brief excludes venues with less than 250 seats which knocks out rural touring and other modest non theatre spaces.

Did you know John Crosby, the founder of The Santa Fe Opera, conducted at Edmonton Opera? He conducted “La Traviata” in 1968 and “Lucia di Lammermoor” with Beverly Sills in 1969. I learned this fact in the air over Calgary reading his biography “A Vision of Voices: John Crosby and the Santa Fe Opera.” Tears filled my eyes and I cried the entire flight to Edmonton. I ran into my partner’s arms when we touched down so excited to tell her that there was a reason, my path was filled with meaning for my presence, and I had purpose with so much to learn from this institution and community. My decision to move to Canada may have seemed a strange choice. I was just accepted into two acclaimed mentorship programs for performing arts leadership with U.S.-based retreats. I was thriving on the marketing staff of a Tier I opera company in Texas. Many believe it was a self-preservation decision. As Texas and Supreme Court decisions are handed down with increasing terror and frequency, it certainly turned out to be a blessing. The truth is, it was the perfect path for my life and career. I spent the last two years living and traveling in Canada on an extended Visa focused on embedding in the arts and culture community. I serve on the Opera Canada Board of Directors and Digital Strategy Committee. I earned a certificate from the Rozsa Foundation for ‘Fundamentals of Arts Administration’ in addition to attending their Spotlight on Arts Audiences studying the arts landscape in Canada. I applied through the Canada Express Entry program for Federal Skilled Immigrants including background checks, an English exam I aced, innumerable paperwork, and exorbitant fees. The result was a number just shy of being invited to apply for Permanent Residency which could only be improved by Canadian work experience or French fluency. We are now seeking spousal sponsorship, an even longer and more expensive process. Given conversations I had with Canadian hiring managers, I firmly believe that, if I held a work permit in Canada, I would already have roles in performing arts administration. Unfortunately, there are many months if not years before that can be a reality. In the meantime, I would like to announce I am accepting U.S. remote full-time, part-time, or contract work in any of my skillsets in marketing (copywriting, editing, content planning, program book management, website restructuring, & updating, etc.) and performing arts management (strategic planning, interim general & organizational management, etc.). Please check out my resume and feel free to reach out with any questions or conversations. I thank this incredible network who has already put me forth for such work. I truly appreciate you all. 📷: courtesy of The Toronto Star circa 1976 & The Edmonton Journal circa 1968-69 #opera #artsadministration #opentowork #performingarts #santafeopera

CEDI Culture Office is delighted to support the SLINGSHOT initiative from Dublin Theatre Festival which offers subsidised desk space for artists as well as a residency opportunity for theatre makers seeking EU partners. Apply by 6th December. 1. Subsidised desk space for up to five artists, producers, creators, writers, either individuals or groups, working in performing arts and related fields. The subsidised rate is €25 per desk per week. This scheme has previously helped build lasting relationships and networks for participants. 2. Residency in Festival House is for theatre makers who are working on projects with an ambition for European co-production and touring. The space is available for between two and eight weeks in January to end of March. The studio is free of charge and structured mentoring will be available from the DTF team to support project development, along with some financial support for travel to facilitate career opportunities and professional networking. https://lnkd.in/eyi69Caj

I📣 Why booking tickets is vital when supporting local theatre and small touring companies 📣 Theatres will usually agree to a box office split with the theatre company to perform in their venue. With larger companies, this can be a lot easier as they have already established themselves within the industry. However for smaller companies, so much relies on them being able to fill those seats. Not only is it to get audiences to come and see the show, but it’s months of hard work and sacrifices too. Ticket sales can be make or break for smaller companies because if they can’t prove they will fill seats, the performance can be cancelled. That being said, booking may not always be feasible if your plans are likely to change ect. Luckily, a lot of theatres have now introduce a ticket protection scheme so that you are able to be fully refunded if you are unable to attend or sell your tickets. So if you are planning on coming to see a local show, or support a small up and coming company, please consider booking because it makes all the difference! 🤍 That being said, there are still a few tickets left for our show at Barbican Theatre Plymouth tonight at 7:30! https://lnkd.in/em_jJuhF #localarts #localtheatre #theatrecompanies #booking #supportlocalart #supportsouthwesttalent #newwriting #plymouth #plymoutharts #smallbuisnesses Plymouth Culture IGNITE PLYMFUTURES University of Plymouth Alumni Marjon Futures (Careers and Employability Team) Theatre Royal Plymouth

An investigative collab with CBS/CBS Chicago...we spent weeks looking at street festival permit data after finding an interesting trend...many festivals submit substantially lower crowd estimates than what's advertised online. A few examples: Taste of Randolph 2022’s permit had 9,000 people vs. 100,000 advertised Southport Art Fest 2024’s permit said 900 people vs. 30,000 advertised Windy City Hot Dog Fest’s 2024 permit said it would have 1,500 vs 40,000 advertised We dove into the data to figure out the story behind these discrepancies. What we found? Underestimating crowd numbers put attendees at risk as required safety plans are created using the estimation on the permit application. Read more below... https://lnkd.in/gjm2q8hF

💭How might being a creative risk-taker broaden your horizons? 🎉A great post here from Guildhall Ignite highlighting the inclusive nature and success of the Edinburgh Festival. 💫I help leaders take a creative look at how they might step onto their next stage with courage, confidence and conviction. 📢Contact me if you would like to learn more about my Leadership and Performance Coaching. youngcreativespaces.com #executivecoaching #leadership #phyicalintelligence

Summer is officially here and Chicago has so much to offer! Get your calendars out and try to fit in some of these festivals. There are so many draws for people to move to Chicago. If you know anyone looking to make Chicago home have them reach out to me. I would love to help them get settled. #kassiehoulihanrealtor #teamhoulihan #allthewayhomelove #summerinchicago #yourehome #sellingchicago #atproperties #atpropertieschristiesinternationalrealestate

New Blog Post: What Does a Tour Manager Do? The tour manager for Dramatic Sneezer in The Rock Star’s Wife series is Terry Bergstrom, Nat and Nicole’s brother-in-law. He held this position long before he became Nadine’s husband. So what does a tour manager do, and why is his role vitally important to a band? First off, what is a tour manager? He or she handles all the organizational and administrative support for a concert tour. But it’s much more complicated than that. “At the most basic level, a tour manager is simply the person who handles or oversees almost every aspect of the lives and routines of musicians and bands while they are on tour,” Tour Collective explains. “In other words, a tour manager ‘runs the show’ while the band is on the road.” Generally, tour managers are independent contractors who work for different bands, sometimes annually, while others work with one band their entire careers. Tour managers are paid weekly and make between $46,000 to $71,000 annually. They also might be paid a per diem for incidental expenses and/or paid for expenses such as meals. You may also hear tour managers called concert tour managers or road managers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyq8xeyx

Calling all theatre-makers: rural touring needs you! PITCH UP offers an exclusive opportunity to pitch your show to touring schemes from across the UK. · Never toured your show on the rural network before? · Have toured but only with some of the network? · Have toured but not for a while? For this round of PITCH UP, we're focusing on theatre shows that are fully prepared for performance and ideally feature a cast of three or more. Productions should be versatile and adaptable to fit the unique needs of rural touring venues. Not sure if rural touring is the right fit for your show? Questions about scale or fees? Let’s have a conversation ahead of your application - see details below. PITCH UP provides a welcoming space, where you can pitch your show to programmers from across the rural touring network via a digital showcase. An experienced panel of rural touring professionals can learn more about your show and also help answer your questions, address concerns, and explore how rural touring could be a great opportunity for your production. After the showcase programmers can contact companies they are interested in booking. The Dates: Applications open Tuesday 1st October. Applications close Friday 1st November Showcase for successful applicants (via Zoom) Monday 25th November, 7-9 pm Successful applicants will be asked to ‘pitch’ their show for 10 minutes with a further 10 minutes of Q&A with the panel. Pitches can use slides, audio and video in your pitch – the choice is yours! Find out more and apply to be part of this unique opportunity (you will need to create a free Eventotron profile first): https://bit.ly/3SByVEP If you need any assistance with the application or pitching process, please contact Hannah Prior at hannah@artsalive.co.uk #opportunity #artists #ruraltouring #applynow #pitchup @artscouncilofengland @ruraltouring