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    Investing in the future of music

    By Claire Mera-Nelson,

    Claire Mera-Nelson, our Director of Music, reflects on last week’s 2023-26 Investment Programme announcement.

    A girl with long brown hair wearing school uniform smiles and raises her arm as she sits by an electronic keyboard.
    Photo by Callum McMorran, Canteencreate / LIPA Primary and High School
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    What the 2023-26 Investment Programme means for creativity and culture

    By Darren Henley,

    Our Chief Executive Darren Henley explains what the 2023-26 Investment Programme announcement means for the creative and cultural sector…

    A brass band waking through the streets whilst beating on drums, banging cylinders and blowing on flutes
    Photo by Paul Blakemore
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  3. LibraryOn: the next phase of the Single Digital Presence

    By Sue Williamson,

    Sue Williamson gives an update on the development of the Single Digital Presence for libraries.

    Three people in a library, one on a computer, one reading and one walking
    Photo by cottonbro
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    Making access easier

    By Abid Hussain,

    Our Director, Diversity, Abid Hussain talks about the new Access Scheme.

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    Photo by Abid Hussain
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    The Next Challenge

    By Darren Henley,

    Our CEO Dr Darren Henley CBE responds to the pressures currently facing the creative and cultural sector.

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    Five questions with… Onyi Nwabineli, Founder of Black Pens

    By Arts Council England, , 3 minute read

    Black Pens is a writing retreat for Black womxn supported through our National Lottery Project Grants programme.

    A banner welcoming attendees to 'Black Pens'
    Photo by A banner welcoming attendees to 'Black Pens'
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    Five questions with… Rocca Holly-Nambi, Director of b-side Festival

    By Arts Council England, , 3 minute read

    We met with one of the brains behind the Isle of Portland's b-side festival, Rocca Holly-Nambi

    An image of the director of b-side festival smiles at the camera, wearing a lime green shirt and with light brown hair. They are sat in the front of the tour bus
    Photo by Image of Rocca Holly-Nambi. © Paul Box
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    What next after an arts degree

    By Arts Council England,

    Finishing a creative arts degree can feel like a bittersweet moment and knowing where to start or continue your practice may seem like a daunting task. This is where we can come in!

    A group of men performing on a stage with a spotlight on them. They are all walking forwards with their mouths open.
    Photo by Fuel Productions – Barber Shop Chronicles. Photo (c) Marc Brenner.
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