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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://communitytest.tessitura.com/cfs-file/__key/system/syndication/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Midlands Tessitura Community</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/</link><description>A regional Tessitura Community for members in central England. Updates, meeting announcements, files, and online conversations will be shared in this space.</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>Telligent Community 12 Non-Production</generator><item><title>Forum Post: Meeting at TLCC Gateshead!</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/35260/meeting-at-tlcc-gateshead</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:ade45348-db6b-4763-85ee-e9757d4ffd09</guid><dc:creator>Ruth Harris</dc:creator><description>We’re excited to be meeting as a group soon at TLCC Gateshead! Here’s some key information ahead of the conference: When: 11:30am-12.15pm on Wednesday 6 th March What: A quick round of conversation-starters to connect attendees, followed by a full group discussion on Access – including website accessibility, ticketing tactics, TNEW and more. Check out the conference app here to see full details of the session. We’re looking forward to seeing many of you next week! If you’re unable to attend, feel free to forward onto colleagues who may be interested.</description></item><item><title>File: Q1 2024 Tessitura update</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/m/files/57833</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:a17c4091-00f5-4540-91fe-9c799302dfc0</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>A short update from Tessitura with key links - presented by Nicola Blackburn on 25/01/2024 at the Midlands community group meetup.</description></item><item><title>Midlands Tessitura Community Meeting 25 January 2-3pm GMT</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/c/e/1446</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:cd943926-487e-4ae6-890f-35bba45d490f</guid><dc:creator>Ruth Harris</dc:creator><description>Save the date for our next Midlands Community meeting! Thursday 25th January 2-3pm I&amp;#39;d like to propose a few points for an agenda, please feel free to contribute to them and add suggestions: What are you working on currently within your organisation involving Tessitura? What are your Tessitura goals for 2024? Tessitura v16 update progress from your organisation? Illuminate updates - do you have any more feedback on this? 2024 Midlands Community - what do you want to see from this group? AOB ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 273 705 738 329 Passcode: QSSwqF Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +44 20 3855 5439,,748329674# United Kingdom, London Phone Conference ID: 748 329 674# Find a local number | Reset PIN Learn More | Meeting options ________________________________________________________________________________</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: Deadline this Thursday: Apply for Diversity or Emerging Leader Scholarships for TLCC Gateshead</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/34491/deadline-this-thursday-apply-for-diversity-or-emerging-leader-scholarships-for-tlcc-gateshead</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:154cbb9f-ac9a-4887-a026-66a0bbcce8c3</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>Hello all! Our scholarship application period for TLCC Gateshead (5-6 March 2024) closes this Thursday 16th. Please help us spread word and pass this on to any members of your team who may be interested. We have five scholarships available: x3 Diversity x2 Emerging Leader Scholarships will cover the full conference registration fee, but awardees will be responsible for their own travel expenses and lodging. Applications coupled with letters of recommendation are due by COB Thursday 16th November - more details regarding eligibility and online application links can be found on our website here . If you have any questions please email scholarships@tessituranetwork.com or direct them to me personally. Many thanks - we look forward to receiving your applications!</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: EU Data Insights Community Meetup - Birmingham Hippodrome, 16th October 2023</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/33798/eu-data-insights-community-meetup---birmingham-hippodrome-16th-october-2023</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:10db1b34-9851-43de-b084-c699be2c8eac</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>Hi all, I hope you&amp;#39;ve all had a good summer. As we&amp;#39;re almost heading into September and beyond, I wanted to highlight an upcoming meetup in Birmingham which might be of interest. The EU Data Insights Community, co-chaired by Graeme Ellis (Science Museum Group) and Yasmin Bentley (Royal Albert Hall), will be gathering on 16th October from 1pm-5pm at Birmingham Hippodrome. The agenda is still TBC - it will be a great afternoon of discussions of key topics and connecting with others working with data and Tessitura. If you&amp;#39;re interested, please go to the event page and RSVP via the &amp;#39;register&amp;#39; button on this page here . If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or either of the co-chairs. Thanks! Gill</description></item><item><title>File: v16 Overview - Presented by Tessitura's Product Marketing Manager Ellie at the July 2023 meetup</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/m/files/57780</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:9880f3ad-3447-4d0d-b908-dc4e2f7defa5</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>Ellie provided an overview of the key considerations for upgrading to v16, as well as highlighting new features and resources. For preparation and additional resources go to www.tessituranetwork.com/v16 and if you&amp;#39;ve any questions, please direct them to support via hello@tessituranetwork.com .</description></item><item><title>Midlands Tessitura Community Meeting 26 July 2.30-3.30 BST</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/c/e/1292</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:975d795a-1f4f-4eb2-b876-76de648c1545</guid><dc:creator>Ruth Harris</dc:creator><description>Please join Scott &amp;amp; Ruth for the inaugural Midlands Meet!! This will take place online via Teams. Agenda to follow but will include the items below, please add any suggestions for further topics via comments. TLCC planned attendance V16 Tessitura &amp;amp; the new Arts Council data platform Illuminate Please RSVP via the &amp;#39;register&amp;#39; button above. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 257 037 355 172 Passcode: SKzhAL Download Teams | Join on the web</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: Could you lead the Midlands Tessitura Community Group?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/32067/could-you-lead-the-midlands-tessitura-community-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:00a445dd-29bc-44eb-964a-e1a57e4aa302</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>Are you looking for opportunities to grow professionally and personally? Do you want to discover and share new solutions and ideas? Do you love bringing people together to build meaningful relationships? Become a Tessitura Community Chair and lead the Midlands Community Group! RSVP to this informal session on 8th February at 4.30pm (GMT) to learn how you can volunteer with Tessitura. You can help facilitate connections across regions, genres, interests and affinities. Lead one of our groups and bring Tessitura members together - you’ll be surprised by the impact you can have on people’s lives, careers, and institutions! The Role Tessitura members come to Community Groups to expand their networks, share their expertise, and connect with peers around common interests. Community Chairs volunteer their time to build and lead these groups, and host meetups that bring members together to share best practices and build relationships. You&amp;#39;ll: - develop your leadership skills - build valuable new networks - take back tangible ideas and learnings to your work - be recognised for your contribution internally at Tessitura and in the wider community - and more... Each Community Group is led by two to three co-chairs and may also have an extended planning team. Community Groups are expected to meet virtually or in-person at least once per year. Previous experience in group management or facilitation is not required. Tessitura provides initial onboarding, followed by on-going support and various resources. These include a dedicated UK-based Community Manager and invitations to events led by the community team, enabling you to connect with other Community Chairs globally. Learn More Have questions or want to learn more? Drop us an email at community@tessituranetwork.com . You might also find this short Q&amp;amp;A from Shiona Walker, one of 2 new Community Chairs of the North of England &amp;amp; Scotland Community Group , useful for insight into the role. Apply Here Are you ready to volunteer as a Tessitura Community Chair? Then please submit your interest . We review each interest form as they are received, and a Community Manager be in touch with you via email to set up the next steps.</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment/81184</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:725bf435-ad36-4c9a-83ce-9e6d3508d290</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>Hi Daniel thanks for this, and as for the name - before you post it can sometimes be something else, but when the post actually goes live it will show your correct organisation. Hope this helps!</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment/81183</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:b3f58c94-699b-4220-a8fc-f22e418d5cd2</guid><dc:creator>Daniel Bottomore</dc:creator><description>I should have my notes/minutes also, so happy to submit these. Daniel, Theatre Royal (not sure why it says hippodrome under my name!)</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment/81182</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:7b87a205-d55c-4f2f-9f4c-dc04170db5b3</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>Great Liz, thanks, I&amp;#39;ll include you in my email.</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment/81181</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:e30892d0-2f1b-453c-81c5-d0d37acdf0e4</guid><dc:creator>Liz Peters</dc:creator><description>Hi, More than happy to be included in any planning</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment/81180</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:078d6c82-6f35-402c-bcdf-0715ed1a0e8e</guid><dc:creator>Liz Peters</dc:creator><description>Hi, Yes, it was hosted in Notting as Fi and I attended. It was useful and I think I still have the information from the session.</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment/81162</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:eb76e613-9919-406e-92cc-06d6f868963d</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>Hi Sam Davies and Ryan Spencer - thanks so much for your enthusiasm with getting a Midlands meetup up-and-running - it&amp;#39;s great to see! I&amp;#39;ll email you both tomorrow to say a proper hello and lend some support to your planning etc..</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment/81156</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:1aef2ba4-a38c-4084-9a4c-dc61eabd586a</guid><dc:creator>Ryan Spencer</dc:creator><description>No problem. Actually I think from memory that Nottingham also hosted after us! (apologies, it was a while ago now). I certainly have the format of ours that I can share on an email with you, I will also have a look for content although it will be very outdated now.</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment/81145</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:2027e1c4-8527-41ed-a241-85774c146dd9</guid><dc:creator>Sam Davies</dc:creator><description>Thanks Ryan, will pick it up at our working group meeting tomorrow and look at some dates. We didn&amp;#39;t manage to make the one you hosted, would you mind sharing the format/content if you still have it? Much appreciated</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment/81137</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:2b0db100-2d7d-44d3-b2d9-eaeec8394633</guid><dc:creator>Ryan Spencer</dc:creator><description>Hi Sam, I dont think that we do have one in the pipeline at the moment, but it would be great to get another one in the diary! If you would be happy to host that would be great, we hosted last time and it was a great meeting with a nice number of people. Let me know if we can help at all. Many Thanks Ryan</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: Have we got a meeting in the pipeline at the moment?</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30792/have-we-got-a-meeting-in-the-pipeline-at-the-moment</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:8a7c72a8-1a49-4442-9cca-38b364a1381f</guid><dc:creator>Sam Davies</dc:creator><description>We were talking the other day and reckon it might be our time to host.</description><category domain="https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/tags/Community">Community</category></item><item><title>Forum Post: Deadline Extended for TLCC London Scholarship Applications</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30790/deadline-extended-for-tlcc-london-scholarship-applications</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:0f0a0afd-a61f-41b7-b2eb-79b00032dd7b</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>Hello! As professional development opportunities are vital to sustaining the non-profit arts and cultural sector, I wanted to let you know about the scholarship opportunities for Tessitura&amp;#39;s Learning &amp;amp; Community Conference in London (October 11th-12th): Diversity Scholarship Emerging Leaders Scholarship Find out more information here , and please note the final extended deadline of 15th August . We look forward to receiving your applications!</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: TLCC London: Call for presenters now open!</title><link>https://communitytest.tessitura.com/local_tessitura_user_groups/midlands-tessitura-user-group/f/discussions/30124/tlcc-london-call-for-presenters-now-open</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">fd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:2aa815d2-a259-4e67-9508-da5b40f5b2f4</guid><dc:creator>Gill Tasker (she/her)</dc:creator><description>Hello! I&amp;#39;m pleased to share our open call for presenters at TLCC London (11-12 October), to share practical knowledge and revolutionise the business of arts and culture . Whether you’re new to Tessitura or a seasoned expert, a first-time presenter or an experienced speaker, we invite you to submit a proposal for a presentation. Your voice matters! Share your ideas and experiences, and spark conversations with your peers. We’re actively seeking speakers who identify as being from an ethnic minority; gender-nonconforming; having a disability; neurodivergent; LGBTQIA+; and other historically excluded identities. Please find more information, including how to submit a proposal, here . The deadline for proposals is Monday 6th June.</description></item></channel></rss>