Yesterday, the 27th of August 2021, was Wear It Purple Day. Wear It Purple Day is about raising awareness of the challenges faced by young LGBTQIA+ individuals in our communities. It’s about creating safety for young people to express who they are and supporting them to be their authentic selves in everything they do. By […]
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More than ever, there are increasing concerns amongst employees of job security, financial security and even the future of their industry. As the world still grapples with the continuing onslaught and partnering fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever for organisations to approach decisions and actions with empathy toward their most valuable […]
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I’ve recently decided to take a moment to focus on some further study. Whilst the change of pace and rhythm has brought many benefits (I can work from wherever I want, and I’ve developed some great new habits), the challenge of controlling anxiety around income (or lack thereof) and my self-ingrained personal image is starting […]
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A look at some of the challenges that orchestras face in securing philanthropic support from Millennials and Gen Z. Millennials are currently the largest living generation comprising 31.5% of the global population. They will soon be surpassed by Gen Z (an even younger generation) which are expected to make up 32% of the worldwide community by […]
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Are our major orchestras stuck in an image crisis? Are they holding onto an identity that was handed down to them, and, like schoolyard peer pressure feel they have to try and live up to it? What if this pursuit is killing them from the inside out (or, from the outside in). Anne Midgette, a […]
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In a recent article which appeared in The Baltimore Sun, arts journalist Mary Carole McCauley examined the trying times that the Baltimore Symphony is currently facing, and what three other US orchestras have done to wrangle themselves out of similar circumstances. Please see the original article here. This article provides some great insights, and below […]
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What differentiates one orchestra from another? Beyond location and the musicians on stage, how does a general non-musical public navigate this concept? This is a philosophical query that has spent some time running circles in my mind. I’m a big believer that the future for many of the word’s orchestras will be grounded in their […]
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I’m not going to put my hand up here and say that people management is easy. It’s not. Humans are such infinitely complex beings all with our own unique nuances, and that’s what makes us wonderful. And, it’s also what can make it hard for leaders to stay in tune with their teams. When management […]
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Orchestras around the world perform Beethoven year in and year out. We know the story of how this goes, and yes, we love it. I love it. I just fear that this is an opportunity to contextualise Beethoven for the here and now, and for a new audience, and a lot of orchestras might be […]
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Back in April 2019 I was asked to contribute to a piece which appeared on the Australian Major Performing Arts Group’s (AMPAG) website. In celebration of National Youth Week, I penned my responses discussing the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s student program, youth volunteer program, 30 & Under initiatives and my views on the future of audiences […]
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Kane Moroney 