15.06.2022: UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin has been announced as a National Council Member for Arts Council England.

Also appointed were music creator and Chair of Youth Music YolanDa Brown, Premier League Senior Advisor William Bush, Managing Director of Sage Gateshead, Abigail Pogson, Chief Executive of The Marlowe, Deborah Shaw and Veronica Wadley (Baroness Fleet).

The National Council for Arts Council England is a non-executive board and holds overall responsibility for the governance of the organisation. It is also the leading advocate for the Arts Council and the work it does to promote art and culture in England. Jamie will serve in the position for a four-year term, from 15 May 2022 until 14 May 2026.

Jamie’s appointment will help ensure our vibrant and diverse music industry is front and centre when it comes to promoting our fantastic arts and culture right across the country.

UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said:

“I’m delighted to have been appointed to the National Council of Arts Council England.

“Our cultural inheritance and creative potential are one of our country’s greatest assets, and the arts have a huge potential to drive national renewal and change lives for the better.

“As we recover from an awful two years, the work of Arts Council England is more important than ever. I’ve seen first-hand in the music industry just how difficult this pandemic has been for freelancers, businesses, venues and organisations across the sector – and the impact is still being felt by many.

“I passionately believe in the transformational power that creativity and culture have to improve our communities, our economy, and our society – and I look forward to sitting on National Council and working with colleagues across the sector and in Government to help unleash that enormous potential.”

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