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STUC Black History Month Annual Lecture Rescheduled to 26 October

This year’s STUC Black History Month Annual Lecture will be taking place in Glasgow on 24 October, having been rescheduled earlier this year. The STUC has also announced a ‘save the date’ for their St Andrews Day Anti-Racism March and rally.

Published: 14 October 2022 | 1:19 PM Updated: 20 October 2022 | 10:35 AM
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Bringing together Black artists from a range of creative industries and artistic disciplines to reflect on the nuances of their practices. Photo credit: Shutterstock

This year’s STUC Black History Month Annual Lecture will bring together Black artists from a range of creative industries and artistic disciplines to reflect on the nuances of their practices, expressions of identity, and experiences of working in Scotland’s arts sector.

The lecture will take place from 6:30 pm on 24 October, at the STUC Margaret Irwin Building in Glasgow. You can register your free place to attend through Eventbrite now.

The STUC has also released a ‘save the date’ for the St Andrews Day Anti-Racism March and rally, which will be held in Glasgow on Saturday, 26 November 2022. The theme of this year is We Demand Change. This is an opportunity to bring trade unionists, activists and communities together to fight back against racism and fascism.

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MU, BLiM and ABO Launch Landmark Agreement to Diversify UK Orchestras

The MU has partnered with Black Lives in Music (BLiM) and the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) to launch the 10 Point Orchestral Plan. The plan will enhance opportunities for all orchestral musicians across the UK, driving change for more inclusive recruitment.

Published: 30 April 2024

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