Chief Executive of Creative United; Trustee of Poet in the City and New Contemporaries.

Joined April 2009
Yesterday,@CreativeUtdUK published its 2022/23 annual impact report, announced the appointment of @SanazAmidi @hannahiscontent and @aetucker265 to our board, and confirmed our new funding agreement with @ace_national. Super happy! 😀 #everythingallatonce creativeunited.org.uk/annual…
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Last Wednesday at @HoStBarnabas was *such* a vibe... We joined forces w/@LivUni & @lborouniversity to celebrate words & fashion at #PoetsinVogue. Commissioned poems, a beautiful chapel space & - of course - some stunning gowns... Read up on our #blog: poetinthecity.co.uk/blog/poe…
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Mary-Alice Stack retweeted
"Financial obstacles and barriers to entry reported by musicians include the cost of equipment, transport, training, not knowing anyone in the industry and unsociable working hours" @EveningStandard #MusiciansCensus2023 bit.ly/3P9H3cO
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Mary-Alice Stack retweeted
COMING SOON! Our next Learn to Play funding launches to applicants following this year’s Learn to Play weekend. Grab a taster lesson across 7 & 8 October weekend to be eligible to apply! Find your nearest participating venue on our website: lght.ly/fjob5l
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Mary-Alice Stack retweeted
🚨 We've just released 'Advocating for music in schools', a guide to help music teachers make the case for their subject in schools. The guide helps music teachers advocate to senior leadership teams, local politicians and parents. Read the full guide 👇 loom.ly/jHCgaHk
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Everyone at Poet in the City shares the sadness at Gboyega's passing: we'll always remember him joyfully behind the decks with his friend Tice at a recent Run the Night event. The support shown to the new foundation in his name is such a measure of love. gofundme.com/f/gboyega-oduba…
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As if things weren't tough enough for micro-enterprises in the #creativeindustries, @Etsy decides to make life impossible for some by withholding access to funds traded via their platform for 45 days. bbc.co.uk/news/business-6636…
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Mary-Alice Stack retweeted
We know the music industry is complex, but don't be discouraged. Our Get Paid Guide simplifies the things you need to get paid accurately 👉 getpaidguide.co.uk #KnowYourRights #GetPaidGuide
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Interested in working for a social enterprise focused on inclusion in the arts and creative industries? Come and join our team @CreativeUtdUK ! creativeunited.org.uk/job-va…
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Makers, artists + craftspeople based in Scotland, hello! 👋 Would offering your customers the chance to spread payments over 10 months (interest free) help you make more sales + grow your business? Apply for the 12 month pilot programme of Made Possible: tinyurl.com/6mvbdxdh
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Music software is highly visual. However, many blind and visually impaired music producers have highly effective alternative workflows. Here more about the Bridging the Gap research project in this podcast series from @QUBelfast open.spotify.com/show/3mdeBJ…
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40% decline in kids taking art GCSE since 2010…
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Mary-Alice Stack retweeted
Music industry knowhow will come together at a London event held by @RNIB & @SoundWoSight & @CreativeUtdUK tomorrow to speed up the tempo of technology’s role in widening opportunities for musicians and producers with additional access needs. Read here: bit.ly/40ZVpQX
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We’ve joined forces with many like-minded organisations for the #CreativeCareersCommitment, working towards a better future for our young and emerging creative workforce! poetinthecity.co.uk/the-crea…
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Please join the live-stream on 4 May, or submit your ideas, questions and comments in advance via the Eventbrite page
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The conversation will focus on three key topics: - Creating music and tools for composition and production - Performance: how technology can assist with playing instruments and reading notation - Releasing music: distribution, promotion and nurturing artistic development
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