Madeleine Swain

Madeleine Swain is ArtsHub’s managing editor. Originally from England where she trained as an actor, she has over 25 years’ experience as a writer, editor and film reviewer in print, television, radio and online. She is also currently Vice Chair of JOY Media.

Madeleine's Latest Articles

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Roadmap to Success – Learning Module 1, Essential Elements

The second in a new series of videos offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea…

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New support for UK/Australian collaborations

The British Council has announced the opening of applications for its Connections Through Culture arts grants, supporting new cultural projects…

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Webinar #6: Me – we – us: looking after creatives 

The latest webinar in the Creative Exchange series is now available to view online.

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5 things I’ve learned as a festival artistic director

Iain Grandage is stepping down as Perth Festival's Artistic Director this year. This is what he'll take away with him.

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Webinar #4 – Managing the business of creative practice: an expert roundtable

If you're a sole practitioner working in the creative industries who finds the mechanics of running your business challenging, this…

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Webinar #2 – A new way forward: how inclusive leadership is driving change

The latest Creative Exchange webinar available to view now and tackles the topic of creative leadership.

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Disruption in the arts and cultural sector

Profound changes in the creative landscape are being led by new technologies and creative entrepreneurs using different forms of financing…