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Historian Marc Levinson reflects on the importance of copyright and reminds us to always read the fine print. Read more in #AHAPerspectives.

Steve’s update this week talks about national press coverage, flooding, community exhibitions, a trip to Wimbledon and pub quiz progress for the RRM team! Also a first weekly update appearance from Cate, our curator. Apologies for the quieter sound on the Wimbledon clip, it was a little breezy! We hope you enjoy, and as always if you have any questions let us know in the comments. #Museum #HenleyOnThames #WeeklyUpdate

Book #festivals close to collapse? This is where #socialmedia fuelled performative narcissism has brought us to - a pathetic inability to hold more than one critical thought at a time, or to engage in serious, constructive and informed dialogue in a complex and imperfect world. Such mindless #abuse of cultural workers (see FT article below) masquerading as 'activism' is a stain on UK cultural life and dangerously threatens fragile creative business models. Who would want to take (usually unpaid) governance responsibility for running these glorious events, and their outreach programmes, in such a toxic environment? The threat posed by this kind of appallingly abusive behaviour goes well beyond book festivals: it will signify a crisis for #culture and civil society itself unless it is vigorously confronted. Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Creative UK Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre Goldsmiths Research & Knowledge Exchange Social360 (Acquired by Signal AI) Financial Times Edinburgh International Festival Jennie Jordan Arts Council England #creativeindustries #culturaltourism #philanthropy #governance

A little bit of #fun for a #Friday afternoon - let’s see who can get 10 out of 10 (without the help of Google)!! 💪🏻 1.   Which tennis Grand Slam is played on a clay surface? 2.   How many of Henry VIII’s wives were called Catherine? 3.   How many films have Al Pacino and Robert De Niro been in together? 4.   In what year was the Marathon bar renamed Snickers in the UK? 5.   Which football club plays its games at Loftus Road? 6.   What was the Turkish city of Istanbul called before 1930? 7.   What was the name of the coffee show in the US sitcom Friends? 8.   In what year did Tony Blair become British Prime Minister? 9.   Street artist Banksy is originally associated with which British city? 10. In what year did Ron Davidson open PM Solutions? Answers will be revealed next week 😉 #FridayQuiz #FridayFun

This Weeks Blog Post: The Impact of Strip Clubs on Local Communities in the UK: Case Studies and Perspectives - Taran Singh Ojla - Wiggle Strip Club - Check out the full article here - https://lnkd.in/essXjCXy

Thank you BDmagAU. Bring on the North Australian Concert Hall. We are ready. …Similarly, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM), which was born in Townsville three decades ago, continues to be a key economic driver in the region every year. The total spending associated with the AFCM in Queensland amounted to $9.32 million in 2023 and saw a return of $3.28 million in the state. Notably, 80% of this economic impact was felt in the Townsville region. Yet, arts organisations like AFCM are also facing challenges with financial constraints and the need for adequate infrastructure, which Executive Director Ricardo Peach says is vital to sustaining their growth, particularly amidst the current cost-of-living crisis. “Organisations like ours undergo cycles,” says Ricardo. “We receive a set amount of government funding that isn’t indexed. As inflationary pressures persist, our costs rise, so arts industries need local busineses and the broader community to support us now more than ever. “AFCM attracts many visitors not just from across Australia but also internationally. Infrastructure is essential for us and other local creative industries to ensure we can have a bigger piece of the pie and bring artistic and cultural events all year round, which, of course, would have a flow-on effect for the economy.” In the 2023/24 Townsville City Council budget, $45.7 million was assigned to community support programs, libraries, visual and performing arts, galleries, and events. Bolstering this, the Queensland Government allocated $50 million for a new concert hall, adding to the $100 million already granted from the Federal Government in 2021. This pending construction, while promising, highlights ongoing debates about resource allocation and the lack of performance venues for both amateur and professional organisations. However, it is a good indicator that the city is being recognised Queensland-wide for the artistic talent that is being cultivated in the region… Townsville City Council Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Arts Queensland Townsville Enterprise (TEL)

Good news of today

Unveiling the rich tapestry of Tagin Community's traditional festivals, the article comprehens the social cohesion the community practices through festival gatherings not losing their practice despite adapting to recurring modernism. To read further, please follow the link below https://lnkd.in/gaxAuMVS

You should read this piece by Fiona Razvi

Have you registered? I will be talking about the final RMD regulations in my pre-conference session, and Roth IRA taxation in my breakout session. Check out the other great sessions here https://lnkd.in/eZzaGQ27 NAPFA - National Association of Personal Financial Advisors #FinalRMDRegulations #RMDRegulations #NAPFA2024 #FeeOnly