2,066 Americans were asked to point out Ukraine on a map

One for the scrapbook I guess...
Yesterday's conference at the EU Parliament about the role of music in the New European Bauhaus; and today's 'EU conference on music' at the Commission, feat. our Center for Music Ecosystems project, the European Music Policy Exchange Guide.

Highlights from very enjoyable if throughly sodden GR1 Stage 1: L’Arc de Triomphe (Porte Maillot) to Vaucresson ❤️🙏

Excited to be presenting online as part of the UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education 2024 today! Making the case for better investment in music education in at policy level europeanmusicpolicyexchange.eu/education

Seeking an island-based music/arts venue anywhere in the world who bring artists in from the mainland/overseas, to be featured as a case study as part of a new report for the Center for Music Ecosystems, if anybody has any recommendations, pls? 🙏

A great watch if you are into tractors, or agricultural machinery more generally

Great first meeting as a new trustee of the Daphne Oram Trust, working to advance public education in and appreciation of the art of electronic music and the pioneering work of composer and sound artist Daphne Oram. Feeling inspired!

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Having a fascinating time in a new domain here at the #AidEx and #Development2030 conference, full of admiration for those working in aid and disaster relief and privileged to hear about it. Pleased to connect and discuss how music can contribute to the 17 SDGs

Will be at the #AidEx and #Development2030 conference in Geneva next week. Keen to connect and discuss how music ecosystems can contribute to all 17 of the SDGs... centerformusicecosystems.com/sdgs

Just spotted: open call for interesting sounding artist residency programme in Paris, for artists, researchers and curators of all nationalities... artexplora.plateformecandidature.com

Enjoyed being on the panel for the MaMA Music & Convention opening 'grand débat' this week, discussing France's SMAC 'Scènes de Musiques Actuelles' alongside alternative models of financing venues and supporting artists

Will any friends be at MAMA Festival and Convention in Paris this week? Say bonjour if so…

Pleased to have organised this long-form interview in Toneglow with Gavin Bryars for his 80th birthday year. Don't miss Phaedra Ensemble Stringworks: Gavin Bryars at 80 concert series. Kings Place on Sunday, with Bryars himself, and Cardiff this eve open.substack.com/pub/toneglow/p…

The new Arts Council England Project Grants guidance has landed and will be live from November.

There are some big changes, so be prepared. Here are the main changes for Under £30k applications…

It is an lovely honour to help produce this celebration of the life of Simon Emmerson. With Afro Celt Sound System, Imagined Village, the Working Week + special guests TBA. Friday 15th December at the Roundhouse, London... tickets now on sale
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Refreshing my press database... are you a music writer and we are not currently in contact, and would like to be? Please message or email me [email protected] if so. My PR work tends to be for experimental and/or contemporary classical artists and ensembles. Thanks

Headed back from a great trip to the European Music Council board meeting in Cologne. So excited to contribute to their brilliant work advocating for the societal and political value of musical life in Europe 🙏✨