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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Our members get: ⭐Attend APAC member meetings ⭐Free attendance at study days, symposia & events ⭐Promote collections on our socials, newsletters & events ⭐Access a community of over 100 members ⭐Receive regular e-newsletters with member updates ⭐Be eligible for travel grants & bursaries

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Are you a performing arts collection, or do you manage a performing arts archive? 🎭✨ If so, have you thought about joining APAC? We're a supportive network dedicated to preserving, supporting & sharing our rich performance heritage. Find out more: performingartscollections.org.uk/about/get-in...

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Become a member - APAC

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

MEMBER REMINDER! 🔔 Don’t forget it’s our member meeting on Tuesday, 29th at 11am-1pm. Please sign up to the Eventbrite invite (check your emails 📧!) before end of day tomorrow (Sunday 27th). We can’t wait to see you there!

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The @britishlibrary.bsky.social Sustainable Collecting Group is hosting a webinar as part of Green Libraries Week. Sustainable Collecting at the British Library will be held on 23 Oct at 2pm. The event is free & tickets can be booked here: events.bl.uk/events/susta...

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Sustainable Collecting at the British Library | British Library

This webinar from the Library’s Sustainable Collecting Group will explore the collection lifecycle and how sustainability can be considered at each stage.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We have partnered with @araukie.bsky.social to launch a programme that supports recordkeepers at all career stages to develop their leadership skills and pursue continuing professional development. Find out more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... (1/4)

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today marks the official start of Heritage Open Days making it the perfect time to shine a light on another Fifty@50 theatre taking part in this year’s festival, Tyne Theatre & Opera House. Read about out support for the theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Ian Grundy #Theatre

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thinking about APAC membership but not sure if it's for you? Feel free to DM us to discuss the benefits of joining APAC and how we can support you, your collection, and your practice. Alternatively, find out more on our website: performingartscollections.org.uk/about/get-in...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

JOB ALERT 🚨 Shakespeare's Globe Library & Archive are looking for a Library & Archive Coordinator on a permanent, part-time basis. More info & details on how to apply: www.shakespearesglobe.com/jobs-and-opp...

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Jobs & Opportunities | Shakespeare's Globe

A world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark, located on the bank of the River Thames in London, UK.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Congratulations to @shakespearebtrust.bsky.social, who have been successful in receiving a cataloguing grant from The National Archives!

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

JOB ALERT 🚨 @huddersfieldtuc.bsky.social is currently recruiting a Cataloguing Officer (Music Collections) within their archive service. For more information & how to apply, head over to: vacancies.hud.ac.uk/tlive_webrec...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

JOB ALERT! 🚨 @the-rsc.bsky.social are looking for a Rights & Digitisation Project Manager. The closing date is 31 August 2026. More information can be found on the RSC website here: careers.rsc.org.uk/jobs/vacancy...

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RSC Careers

RSC Careers, Jobs, Search and Apply

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Grace was awarded an APAC Travel Grant to make her trip to the V&A possible. Head over to our grants and bursaries page for more information on how to apply and eligibility (open to APAC members only). performingartscollections.org.uk/whats-on/tra...

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Travel Grants - APAC

Members can apply for travel grants to attend relevant events.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Check out our latest Blog post! APAC member & Collections Officer at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Grace Prideaux, writes about our recent Study Day at the V&A East Storehouse. performingartscollections.org.uk/stories/p/fi...

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First Impressions of the V&A East Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London - APAC Study Day - APAC

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

@uknatarcsector.bsky.social have released new guidance on digital record-keeping in the voluntary sector, designed for people working or volunteering in the voluntary sector in England who have little or no experience managing records or archives. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

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Digital record keeping in the voluntary sector - Archives sector

This guidance considers how to identify information that has long–term value to a voluntary organisation, and the challenge of preserving this information for long-term access in the future. It is des...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our latest blog post is now available! In July 2025, the Society for Renaissance Studies brought together scholars to discuss Art & Archives: The Opportunities & Challenges of Creative Collaborations. We are pleased to present the transcript here: performingartscollections.org.uk/stories/p/ar...

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Art and Archives: The Opportunities and Challenges of Creative Collaborations - APAC

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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Great to attend @apac-ssn.bsky.social meeting at V&A East Storehouse yesterday & hear about all the good work the APAC committee are doing as well hear V&A news. AND to enjoy some David Bowie items & Ronnie Barker ‘taches from their collections

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

@manchester.ac.uk is looking to hire a Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies. More information about the role and how to apply can be found here: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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Lecturer in Film, Television or Screen Media Studies:Oxford Road

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us on 15 July (12pm) for a free introductory webinar where we’ll explore how you can use data to communicate the impact of your work in the archive sector and beyond! Register today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Revolution 250 opens this weds @uknatarcsector.bsky.social! To complement the exhibition, you'll be able to see original costumes from the musical Hamilton. The exhibit is free. For more info, head to: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/exh...

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Hamilton at The National Archives

Straight from London's West End, get closer to costumes from the hit musical Hamilton at The National Archives.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Check out our latest Story post, 'Using Dance and Collections to Promote Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Museums' by @sallyel.bsky.social. Head over to: performingartscollections.org.uk/stories/p/us...

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Using Dance and Collections to Promote Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Museums - APAC

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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Using Dance and Collections to Promote Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Museums - APAC

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting our student & academic members for a memorable social event at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social, which inc. a guided tour of the auditorium & archives. A huge thank you to the Archive team for sharing their expertise & thank you to all those who attended.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

💫 Join us for APAC’s Student & Academic Social at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social Archives on Tuesday 16 June, 2pm-4pm. This event is open to APAC members & non-members. For more information and to book your place, head over to: eventbrite.com/e/apac-stude...

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APAC Student and Academic Event

Opportunity for APAC’s Student and Academic members to come together for a special archive tour hosted by the Royal Albert Hall archives.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Not yet a member? APAC membership starts at as little as £10 per year & gives you free entry to study days, symposia and events, access a community of over 90 members, eligibility for travel grants, promotion of your collection & more! For more info: performingartscollections.org.uk/about/get-in...

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Become a member - APAC

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Calling all Student & Academic APAC members! There are still spaces available for our Student & Academic networking event at the Royal Albert Hall. This event includes a tour of the archives & is free for members. For more info & tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/apac-stude...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We are excited to announce another round of Coffee Roulette for all APAC members! Please check your emails for details on how to join this event! ☕

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The V&A will be celebrating a century of British ballet over 2 days (28-30 May 2026), with presentations celebrating the creations of Frederick Ashton and the British dance scene over the past century. For more information, and to book, visit: www.vam.ac.uk/event/6w3gXP...

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Celebrating a Century of British Ballet - Conferences and study days at V&A South Kensington · V&A

A two-day event at the V&A with presentations celebrating the creations of Frederick Ashton and the dance scene in Britain over the past century

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Calling all Student & Academic APAC members! Don't miss the opportunity to come together for a special archive tour hosted by the Royal Albert Hall archives. For more info & tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/apac-stude...

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APAC Student and Academic Event

Opportunity for APAC’s Student and Academic members to come together for a special archive tour hosted by the Royal Albert Hall archives.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Huge thanks to @uknatarcsector.bsky.social for hosting us today and to all our speakers for giving up their time and for sharing their projects.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Our final speaker is Eleanor Fitzpatrick, Archives & Records Manager at the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). RAD received a TNA Archives Revealed grant to support the cataloguing of the Kenneth MacMillan Collection they hold.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Next up, James Therobot discusses ‘Diggin in the Crates: Scoping a living Hip Hop archive with SIN Cru and archivist Andi Johnson’, a project supported by the TNAs Archives Revealed Scoping Grant - a project exploring UK hip hop histories and counter-narratives.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Our first guest speaker is Frankie Drummond Charig, from Sheffield City Archives, discussing her work archiving the poster art of Martin F. Bedford, part of a larger project funded by the TNA.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Huge thanks to @hannahkj.bsky.social, David Morris & James Hodgson from the @uknatarcsector.bsky.social for presentations on what the National Archive does, the funding and grants they offer, and a wonderful tour/hands-on session! Next up, presentations from recent TNA grant recipients!

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We have a very exciting and full 2026 Study Day today at the @uknatarcsector.bsky.social! We’ll be bringing you updates throughout the day!

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Summer School offers: - Engaging talks from UCL staff, sector experts, and alumni - Hands-on sessions on cataloguing, oral history, digitisation, and digital preservation - Visits to archives and cultural institutions - Career planning, mentoring, and networking opportunities with alumni

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

@ucl.ac.uk Dept of Information Studies is inviting applications for the 2026 Widening Participation in Archives & Records Management Summer School from 6–9 July. There are 10 places, open to UK residents only. More Information & apply here: lnkd.in/dm-F2UAk

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

@nationaltheatre.org.uk Archive is recruiting for a Data Migration Coordinator (12-month FTC). Data Migration Coordinator Salary: £34,560 Work pattern: Mon-Fri, full-time, hybrid Job closes: 7 May 2026 at 12 noon For more info & to apply visit: jobs.nationaltheatre.org.uk/job/data-mig...

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Data Migration Coordinator

We are looking for  a Data Migration Coordinator to join the National Theatre's Archive team on a 12 Month Fixed Term contract.  This newly created role, sitting within the National Theatre Archiv...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The University of Bristol Theatre Collection has recently announced the call-out for the Kevin Elyot Award 2026 to support a writer-in-residence. This year the award amount is £5,000. The deadline for applications is Sunday 31st May 2026. For more details: www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2026/ap...

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April: Kevin Elyot Award 2026 | News and features | University of Bristol

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The 2026 TownsWeb Archiving Digitisation Grant is now open, with 10 x £3,000 grants available. For more information and to request your application form, please read their latest blog post here: blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-digitisa...

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TWA Digitisation Grant 2026: Now OPEN for Applications!

We’re thrilled to announce that the TWA Digitisation Grant is now OPEN, as of the 22nd April 2026! Find out what’s on offer and how to apply.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

*Please note that attendees with ‘Online only’ tickets will not be permitted entry to The National Archives. All in-person attendees must be pre-registered via Eventbrite. Please ensure that you have selected the correct ticket for your chosen attendance.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Tickets are now available for APAC’s annual Study Day on 11 May 2026! Tickets are free for APAC members and £10 for non-members. This event is hybrid* and will be held at the @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, Kew. Tickets can be booked here: www.eventbrite.com/e/apac-study...

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APAC Study Day 2026

Join us at The National Archives, Kew, on Monday 11 May 2026 for APAC's annual Study Day.

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