What we do

Our ‘think and do’ tank model means that all of the team work across our five main areas of work, in order to keep their full range of professional ‘tools’ sharp.

Research From the UK’s biggest ever survey of musicians to researching the business development needs of small music businesses, we are rigorous and lateral-thinking researchers, respected for our highly diagnostic approach. Find out more…

Consultancy Our individual and collective experience is unmatched, and we’re excited by working with dynamic individuals and organisations to stimulate their thinking, develop new working methods and enable them to meet their potential. Find out more…

Skills development From fundraising and international arts planning to podcasting, business planning and festival logistics, our specialists enjoy developing, ‘fit for purpose’ training and mentoring projects. Find out more…

Live events Our festivals, tours, events and think tanks are where we explore new ideas as producers, marketers and fundraisers. Doing this updates our knowledge, skills and networks, which we think makes us better researches and consultants. Find out more…

Digital projects Digital technology is revolutionising the way we create, distribute and consume culture. Through these projects we explore new forms of creative production and interaction with online communities. Find out more…