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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
After a long hiatus my blog is back - and this time I'm asking why orchestras (and other art forms) continue to be in thrall to 'star' power, when said artists are very rarely the reason audiences attend... www.williamnorrisartsmanagement.co.uk/blog/classic...
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Classical Music needs to stop being in thrall to a dead ‘star’ system — William Norris Arts Management
I argue that the artists on stage are rarely the audience attractions that the classical music business think they are. We need a reality check.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
First few weeks at a new client: Britten Pears Arts. New commute, new views, new performances and the office ‘Christmas’ party!
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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Grammy award-winning choir Vox Clamantis join us Saturday in the atmospheric surroundings of Christ Church for an evening of spine-tingling music by Arvo Pärt - delicate, crystalline and ethereal. Enjoy them in performance below and get full event info here: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/arv...
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
If this were a tax it would be criticised for being regressive - penalising the poor the most. Adding over 50% to the price of a ticket feels very wrong.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
🧟‍♂️ Always lovely to see something you've programmed come to fruition! Last year I worked with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and now one of my babies, a screening of the 1935 film 'Bride of Frankenstein', with a live performance of Franz Waxman's score is in rehearsal. Sold out show tomorrow!
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Always quite amazed at the lack of creativity and imagination in the presentation of arts-related conferences. If only they could have an ounce of the creative flair that goes into what we all produce for audiences they’d be so much better the better for it.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
😊 It’s alway a lovely feeling to be invited back to a client - and it was a delight to return to the @philharmonialondon.bsky.social this summer. A particular highlight was working on the orchestra’s project with artists Gilbert and George - they even told me they liked my copy!
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
I was delighted to be a guest of past client the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra at the BBC Proms a few weeks ago - there to see the orchestra’s new Music Director Peter Whelan. I ran PBO’s search process for the role and I’m really thrilled that they’ve ended up with such a positive result!
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Last month saw the Machynlleth Festival take place, with it being my third year working with them. Pleased to achieve the highest ticket sales in at least four years, with several sell-outs, including the absolutely spine tingling sounds of Côr Godre’r Aran.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Great to be at the launch of @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social ’s ‘Memory Unwrapped’ yesterday - many a treat looks to be in store, and what a fascinating subject for a concert series.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
🎉 This month I celebrate 5 years of being a freelancer! I’m very fortunate to have had a wonderful and varied bunch of clients over this time so want to say a huge thank you to them all - I look forward to the next iteration of collected logos in another 5 years. :)
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Truly delighted at this news which was announced recently. I had the privilege to lead on this working with the exec team and search committee. This is a brilliant result and I really can't wait to see what Peter and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale achieve together.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
A joy to be working with the Machynlleth Festival for a 3rd year! A week of music taking place in an absolute gem of a hall, the Tabernacle. This year, classical performers include Kristian Bezuidenhout, the Chiaroscuro Quartet, Steven Osborne & Rachel Podger. machynllethfestival.co.uk
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of seeing my client the Sinfonia of London at the first night of their UK tour, handily just down the road from me in Brighton. My first time seeing them and conductor John Wilson, and they did not disappoint! A night of total musical joy.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
My client @philharmonialondon.bsky.social is on the hunt for a new Head of Marketing. A rare opportunity! Details here: philharmonia.co.uk/vacancies/
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Vacancies | Philharmonia
Take a look below for our current player and administration job vacancies.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I’ve discovered incredible new music and artists during my short time as Chair of @nonclsscl.bsky.social - being on the board is massively fulfilling, and we’re currently recruiting a number of trustees - details below.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Headed to the Brighton Dome last night for an inspiring performance from the talented musicians of the Brighton and East Sussex Youth Orchestra. While there I picked up a flyer from my brand new client, the Sinfonia of London - really looking forward to working with them over the coming weeks!
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Lovely to see my client Her Ensemble in performance @barbicancentre.bsky.social earlier this week - a brilliantly eclectic programme, including music from the scandalously under-played Elena Kats-Chernin.
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William Norris Arts Management @williamnorrisarts.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Really enjoyed putting this programme together for @southbankcentre.bsky.social - a project which included original writing, interviews, commissioning and editing.
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The Benedetti Foundation @benedetti-fdtn.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 The Benedetti Foundation is looking for a Head of Development to help us grow and expand our impact. If you’re passionate about music education and fundraising, we’d love to hear from you! 🎻✨ Apply now: www.benedettifoundation.org/work-with-us Deadline: 11:45 pm 13/04/2025
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