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Response to the Culture White Paper
On the 2nd April I wrote to the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport. My letter is printed below. “Dear Mr Whittingdale Re: The Culture White Paper I read the Culture White Paper and I have a number of comments that I trust you will find helpful. Perhaps it might help to explain…
Arts Council England â A policy for the support of jazz in England â Published 1996
The Arts Council published a policy for the support of jazz in 1996 and then 4 years later it was dropped in favour â as I recall â of âthe bigger pictureâ. Needless to say no real resources had been allocated to the policy. In Paragraph 62 the Arts Council say clearly that they will…
Chris Hodgkins launches three albums at the Pizza Express, Dean Street, London on Thursday 12th May
Trumpeter Chris Hodgkins is launching three albums at the Pizza Express, Dean Street, London, W1D 3RW on Thursday 12th May at 8 pm – doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at: https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/chris-hodgkins The “Salute To Humphrey Lytteltonâ album was recorded after last November’s 17 date UK tour, the Chris Hodgkins International Quartet album âFestooned with Trumpetsâ,…
Jacob Rees-Mogg wants to scrap the Brexit Select Committee – help make sure he does not.
The Brexit Select Committee has been a vital space for holding the government to account over the last few years ably led by Hilary Benn Now Jacob Rees Mogg wants to get rid of it. Here is Hilary Benn in action: Hilary Benn (@hilarybennmp) tweeted at 10:46 pm on Wed, Jan 13, 2021: Indeed. It…
Chris Hodgkins Newsletter – Current + New Projects 2024
Chris Hodgkins Newsletter – Current + New Projects 2024 SUMMONED BY BELLS â A new project for 2024 This project is based around Sir John Betjemanâs poem âSummoned By Bellsâ and involves a tour of churches with bell towers. The core of the programme revolves around a number of newly composed themes played by church…
The National Youth Jazz Collective in partnership with the “Salute to Humphrey Lyttelton” band launch Create Your Tune
A key strand in the âSalute To Humphrey Lyttelton Tourâ that took place from the 18th of November to the 5th of December 2021 is âCreate Your Tuneâ. The National Youth Jazz Collective (NYJC) in partnership with the âSalute To Humphrey Lytteltonâ band are launching the scheme. This scheme is for people of any age…