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“One morning we’ll wake up &it’s gone.” Impassioned, erudite speech from Lord Murphy opening the debate on #Opera in @UKHouseofLords. I was moved 2hear 1 after another parliamentarian speak up, many citing the information I’d sent them. They get it. Why won’t our govts? #SaveWNO

Just took my 93-year old Gran to vote. As she entered the booth she shouted "Here's to making sure the Tories are destroyed and Putin's friends at Reform are put back in their box". The whole room burst into applause and cheered us out of the room.

Gets my vote!

A Labour Government would champion creative expression in all its forms, including classical and orchestral music.   We should be brimming with pride at the quality of our musicians, orchestras and composers, not shying away.   2/2

@RachelOyawale Big smile…

Stunned and delighted to have made the longlist !

Last night I had the job of singing excerpts of a new opera ‘Orchard Street’ by Emma Butterworth, telling part of the brutal story of the life of a man from Kumasi taken from his family and enslaved.

Musicians and performers at English National Opera will take strike action next month in a dispute over planned cuts to the workforce. Members from both @WeAreTheMU and @equityuk voted for the industrial action. Read the full story here: #Echobox=1705497058" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/strikes-a…

English National Opera performers and staff face an uncertain future as the company moves to Manchester. Our reporter @katyronkin has the story...

For two years, it has been my privilege to call @E_N_O my home away from home, and all because of the incredible individuals in this photo. I care deeply about each of them, and my heart bleeds at the thought they might be forced out of the job they love. #SaveENO @ace_national.

ISM Chief Executive @deborahannetts has written to ACE, calling on them to step in and stop ENO's musicians from losing their jobs. ACE must fix the damage it have caused. Read the letter in full below 👇 3/3

Save Our ENO Campaign opposes dramatic proposed cuts to singers' contracts. Another battle begins… equity.org.uk/news/2023/save…

Let’s hope this one becomes culture secretary and lasts longer than the customary 4 months

@TomElwin @OperaglassWorks @GrovesArtists

Nice to meet you Alfredo… what a great role to sing! ⁦@OperaglassWorks⁩ ⁦@GrovesArtists⁩

I hope the industry will continue to recover (lost) ground at all levels, but it won’t happen without unilateral support from all within and of course our cheer leaders behind the scenes…

Great News for English National Opera press for a change, albeit the details for us full timers are tbc. Ours is a significant victory in what feels like a battle, but the war against the industry is far from over…

Please support this important campaign: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/supp… via @megaphoneuk A campaign very close to my heart. Please sign and show your support for us…

@jjohnstonmezzo Or you put them on forgetting you’re already wearing your contact lenses…

Correct. I sing for money.

Defend the Right to Play Musical Instruments twitter​.​com/FionaFeyMusic/status/1655140847870935040 - Sign the Petition! chng.it/6PFtvxXc via @UKChange

@BambosMP Thank you @BambosMP. Great to meet you on Tuesday

I was proud to secure a debate in Parliament on funding and support for classical music 🎼 Our classical music scene is a source of pride at home and admiration abroad. But recent cuts & decisions have been devastating and the industry faces deep uncertainty today 👇