President International Federation of Musicians (FIM); Chairman PPL; Governor Royal Society of Musicians; Former Gen Sec MU. Views expressed are my own.
Ilfracombe, England
Joined April 2012
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The 5th FIM IOC closed earlier today. Draft conclusions have been agreed as were statements in support of campaigns to protect musicians in the UK, France and Romania. Thanks to all participants for making this conference such a positive and enjoyable experience @fim_musicians
Final panel session of the 2nd day of the @fim_musicians IOC was preceded by a fantastic performance provided by members of the MFI (India) delegation. Body & mind, work/life balance, and the changing work pattern of the orchestral musician all discussed today
Very successful first day of the 5th FIM International Orchestras Conference (IOC) rounded off with a concert by the Malmö Symphony Orchestra. We enjoyed high-level, thoughtful contributions from delegates from all continents. Two more days to go @fim_musicians
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5th International Orchestra Conference | Malmö, 23-26 Oct. 2024 ioc.fim-musicians.org
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Congratulations @Tomkiehl on your appointment as CEO of @UK_Music. We look forward to continuing working together.
UK Music appoints Tom Kiehl as chief executive as industry awaits new government musicweek.com/talent/read/uk…
Many, many congratulations to Roger Wright on his well deserved knighthood for services to music. I’m delighted to hear such good news @rogerandout56 @BrittenPears @fim_musicians
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We call for the immediate release of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, sentenced to death by the Isfahan Revolutionary Court. His crime: his support to the demonstrations that followed the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022. #SaveToomaj #FreeToomaj #ToomajSalehi #ArtisticFreedom
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A celebration of the life of Glen Barnham, who passed last Autumn, with friends & colleagues attending from @EquityUK, @PPLUK, BBC, ERA, @TheBRITSchool, @WeAreTheMU & more. As mentioned in the tweet below he had a profound impact in his role at Equity & will be missed by so many.
PPL CEO @PeterLeathem, Chair @js1mu and Director of International @loxenbury pay tribute to Glen Barnham – colleague, supporter, friend.
ppluk.com/death-of-glen-barn…
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For @Spotify, sharing music revenues with artists is not an option. Behind the smokescreen of Spotify's flawed arguments, there is an unfair business model that needs to be re-designed ASAP. Enough is enough! #fixstreaming
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Congratulations to our CEO @PeterLeathem on receiving his OBE honour for services to the music industry today. Peter has spent the vast majority of his career in music, an industry he loves without reserve. Peter, from all at team PPL, it is our honour to work with you. #legend🧡
ALT Peter Leathem OBE, CEO of PPL, stands outside Buckingham Palace displaying his OBE honour.
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Only a radical about-turn will save English National Opera from being forced into insignificance
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Commendable & principled action by Martyn Brabbins. Support @WeAreTheMU and fight this devastating attack on ENO & it’s musicians. @fim_musicians
ENO’s music director resigns over proposed cuts to music staff theguardian.com/music/2023/o…
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PPL CEO @PeterLeathem, Chair @js1mu and Director of International @loxenbury pay tribute to Glen Barnham – colleague, supporter, friend.
ppluk.com/death-of-glen-barn…
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Today we lost a wonderful colleague. David was my first appointment at PPL 19 years ago and he turned out to be one of the key people who created the PPL of today. An incredibly able lawyer, a thoroughly kind and conscientious friend and colleague. I will miss him greatly.
David Harmsworth, PPL General Counsel, died this morning after a short illness. David will be hugely missed by many, and we are all devastated. Our thoughts are with his family.
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A tragic loss for PPL and the whole of the music industry. Condolences to David’s family.
David Harmsworth, PPL General Counsel, died this morning after a short illness. David will be hugely missed by many, and we are all devastated. Our thoughts are with his family.
ppluk.com/statement-on-the-d…
Peter Leathem of @PPLUK gives his update to the @WeAreTheMU delegate conference
Huge congratulations to my good friend Tino Gagliardi on his election as International President of the AFM. And many congratulations newly elected International VP Dave Pomeroy, VP Canada Allan Willaert , Secretary Treasurer Ken Shirk. @The_AFM @fim_musicians @WeAreTheMU
Benoît Machuel GS of @fim_musicians and I giving our speeches to the @The_AFM Convention yesterday, an honour and a great pleasure
Lon Bronson Band starting day 3 of the @The_AFM Convention. It was an honour to address the Convention yesterday. Thanks for the tremendous welcome & reception. Election day today, good luck to all my friends that are standing @fim_musicians @WeAreTheMU
2nd day of the @The_AFM Convention about to kick off after some beautiful music provided by the Las Vegas Chamber Players @fim_musicians @WeAreTheMU
