George McHugh’s Post

“If we can get a man on the moon, why can’t we get a ramp on the stage?” - Paul Nunami The first step is removing the attitudinal barriers that have prevented many in classical music and opera from recognising and removing this barrier. Yes, it means investment and brings particular challenges for historic buildings, but “If we can get a man on the moon…” And, yes, the sector is struggling with funding. But 24% of the UK population is disabled, according to government statistics: https://lnkd.in/ebB3bZX3 That’s 16.1 million people with a lot of spending power. So if we had better representation of disabled people on stage, new audiences are likely to come in and be encouraged to participate fully in the arts. “I didn’t think opera was for me, but now I want to go” - Deaf audience member at formidAbility‘s 2024 #SongInSign UK tour. Rather than thinking of disabled people as a problem to be solved and leaving us in the too-hard-basket, I’m suggesting the industry thinks of us as part of the solution. #Inclusion #Accessibility #Diversity #ClassicalMusic #Opera #TalentedAndDisabled #SocialModelOfDisability #LetsCreate

I spent over ten years transforming a black box into a winter wonderland. Have you ever wondered how much work goes into staging a musical or pantomime? As an audience member you remember the glittering scenery, incredible costumes, toe-tapping songs and hilarious moments that make you laugh so hard you cry. It’s what makes theatre so special. Why you return to your favourite musicals. Attend your Christmas pantomime annually with your family and friends. With the visual WOW factor, ticket sales would be lower, right? When you next think about how your brand looks, think about if it’s got the WOW factor. It doesn’t need to be glittery and jazzy. It must stand out and connect with your people. // Does your brand have the WOW factor? 💬 Get a free BRAND REVIEW, DM the word ‘REVIEW’. 🟢 Check out the brands I’ve recently turned legendary, links in featured section.

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Starting any new venture, including our musical journey with OMG Collective, can feel overwhelming at first. Embrace the initial embarrassment and push through with practice and determination. Every step forward brings us closer to our goals. #EmbraceTheEmbarrassment #PracticeAndDetermination #OMGCollective #MusicJourney"

One of my favorite lines from the musical Hamilton is when Burr says to Hamilton “talk less, smile more.” So many of us have a tendency to overexplain, to give more information than is necessary, and to talk to fill what we think will be an awkward silence. Next time you’re in a conversation, try Burr’s advice - talk less and smile more. State your case, and then stop. Give the other party time to process. Don’t rush to fill in the conversation.The silence always seems longer to us than to them. #ProTip #EffectiveCommunication #SayLess #SitWithTheSilence #LeadershipSkills #ExecutiveCoaching #ProfessionalGrowth

A lot us musicians and creatives have the tendency to stop our promotion immediately after they don't work. Many of us spend time developing our craft and our skills. It usually takes years to be great at what we do. However, when it comes time to promote and build our brands we run. Some of us might flounder at our first campaign to promote an film, video or album and give up. However, just like how you became a great artist at what you do the same applies on how we market yourself and your art. There are learning curves. Sometimes we don't give ourselves enough time to get the message out. However, don't just give up the first sight of slowed momentum. Figure out what you need to do, readjust and keep going. #musicians #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicmarketing #filmeditor

Regular listeners will know that these #MusicalMinutes follow a 5-day cycle. This structure ensures that when I compile the AudioReel at the end of the month, the transitions are smooth and pleasing. Whether you listen to these tracks sequentially or in cycles, both approaches showcase the progression of an idea. https://lnkd.in/eiECAAGV

A lot us musicians and creatives have the tendency to stop our promotion immediately after they don't work. Many of us spend time developing our craft and our skills. It usually takes years to be great at what we do. However, when it comes time to promote and build our brands we run. Some of us might flounder at our first campaign to promote an film, video or album and give up. However, just like how you became a great artist at what you do the same applies on how we market yourself and your art. There are learning curves. Sometimes we don't give ourselves enough time to get the message out. However, don't just give up the first sight of slowed momentum. Figure out what you need to do, readjust and keep going. #musicians #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicmarketing #filmeditor

A lot us musicians and creatives have the tendency to stop our promotion immediately after they don't work. Many of us spend time developing our craft and our skills. It usually takes years to be great at what we do. However, when it comes time to promote and build our brands we run. Some of us might flounder at our first campaign to promote an film, video or album and give up. However, just like how you became a great artist at what you do the same applies on how we market yourself and your art. There are learning curves. Sometimes we don't give ourselves enough time to get the message out. However, don't just give up the first sight of slowed momentum. Figure out what you need to do, readjust and keep going. #musicians #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicmarketing #filmeditor

We can learn a valuable lesson from the musical, The King and I, as it relates to decisions we're struggling with or problems we can't solve. https://lnkd.in/gHnMJSgu #puzzlement #play #kingandI #blog #blogpost