Streetwise Opera launches emergency appeal due to ‘challenging fundraising’ climate
An Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation that produces opera with people who have experienced homelessness ha…
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Welsh National Opera chorus strike postponed again following talks progress
The union representing chorus members of Welsh National Opera (WNO) has said that while they have made enough progress in talks ov…
Northern Ballet Sinfonia: Musicians fear for its future
Members of the 27-piece Northern Ballet Sinfonia fear for its future following the recent announcement of a cost-saving “strateg…
Northern Ballet and Opera North in partnership talks
Northern Ballet has announced plans for a “strategic partnership” with Opera North that would see its dancers perform alongsid…
EXCLUSIVE: Opera North confirms ‘organisational review’ amid reports of redundancies
Opera North is conducting an “organisational review” across several departments to create a “leaner, more agile structure”…
Conductor accused of bullying wins unfair dismissal case
An acclaimed conductor who was sacked from his teaching post at National Opera Studio has won a case of unfair dismissal against h…
Harrods boss resigns from Opera House board
The Managing Director of Harrods has apologised and stepped back from his role as a trustee of Royal Ballet and Opera amid an inde…
ENO partners with AEM to recruit new Musical Director
English National Opera (ENO) has partnered with Arts, Entertainment and Media (AEM) International to appoint the company’s n…
WNO chorus strike paused
Equity has announced that its members in the chorus of the Welsh National Opera have voted to pause their first and second days of…
Government will not intervene in WNO funding, says Bryant
Arts Minister Chris Bryant says DCMS is working with the Welsh government to ‘understand the situation’ around Welsh N…
Welsh National Opera chorus votes in favour of industrial action
Members of the 30-strong chorus have joined their colleagues in the WNO orchestra in voting for industrial action over proposed pa…
Welsh National Opera chorus to vote on strike action
Welsh National Opera (WNO) chorus members of the performers' union Equity are being balloted for industrial action in a disput…
WNO musicians vote ‘overwhelmingly’ for strike action
Welsh National Opera says it is committed to finding a solution for orchestra members that recognises the 'reality' of its…
WNO members to vote on strike action over orchestra cuts
The Musicians' Union has called upon management, Arts Council Wales and Arts Council England to agree on a sustainable funding…
Scottish Opera partners with stroke charity
The online singing, songwriting and breath control sessions are aimed at helping people with aphasia improve their confidence arou…
Welsh National Opera warned of possible funding loss over ACE criticism
Arts Council England said the timing, nature and content of a letter critical of funding cuts imposed by the public body had '…
Lords debate on opera cancelled due to election
A scheduled House of Lords debate on government support for opera has been cancelled due to the dissolution of parliament. The deb…
English Touring Opera to relocate to Sheffield
Organisation becomes sixth taking part in Arts Council England's Transfer Programme to announce plans to relocate with 18 yet…
Equity votes to support WNO chorus
Members of performers' union Equity have voted unanimously to pass an emergency motion supporting the Welsh National Opera (WN…
Young people ‘more interested’ in opera than older peers
Young people are more open to attending opera performances than their older peers, a research project has found. A poll conducted…
Equity vows to fight ‘reckless’ cuts to WNO’s chorus
Performers' union Equirty has voiced its opposition to Welsh National Opera's (WNO) plans to cut the salary of its chorus…
Royal Opera House announces name change
Change of name to the Royal Ballet and Opera forms part of a series of measures designed to increase income for the organisation i…
Welsh National Opera cancels tours due to ‘financial challenges’
Company says it has taken the 'difficult decision' to withdraw two weeks from its previously announced 2024/2025 season in…
Orchestra leader says classical music cuts “not acceptable”
Funding cuts are destroying Britain’s “top-notch” classical music organisations, according to the new chief cond…
