Covid and the future of entertainment publications

NUJ London Magazine Branch – January 2021 branch meeting + AGM Notice

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1. January branch meeting: Covid and the future of entertainment publications

With guest speaker Alistair Smith, Editor, The Stage

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a particularly devastating impact on live music and stage productions, with major consequences for publications covering the entertainment industry including theatre and performing arts. Joining us this month will be Alistair Smith, Editor of The Stage, to lead a discussion on how magazines are adapting and what solutions there may be for the future.

Plus – workplace reports and branch business.

Provisional agenda

1. Guest speaker/discussion
2. Workplace reports
3. Covid organising / solidarity with other key workers
4. MABIC/NEC feedback
5. Ethics Council report
6. Membership – new and lapsed members
7. AOB

2. Notice of AGM

The next Annual General Meeting of the branch will be on Monday 15 March 2021. The AGM is a chance to reflect on and set out the future work of the branch, and elect the committee for the next 12 months. Roles include Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership, Communications, Welfare and Equalities officers. For more info, please contact Branch Secretary Cristina Lago – cristina.lago@gmail.com

Look forward to seeing you on Monday.

All the best

NUJ London Magazine Branch Committee

For any queries please contact Branch Chair Caroline Price on price.carrie@gmail.com or Branch Secretary Cristina Lago –  cristina.lago@gmail.com

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