John Smith OBE @js1mu

President International Federation of Musicians (FIM); Chairman PPL; Governor Royal Society of Musicians; Former Gen Sec MU. Views expressed are my own. Ilfracombe, England Joined April 2012

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

11 months ago

The 5th FIM IOC closed earlier today. Draft conclusions have been agreed as were statements in support of campaigns to protect musicians in the UK, France and Romania. Thanks to all participants for making this conference such a positive and enjoyable experience @fim_musicians

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

11 months ago

Final panel session of the 2nd day of the ⁦@fim_musicians⁩ IOC was preceded by a fantastic performance provided by members of the MFI (India) delegation. Body & mind, work/life balance, and the changing work pattern of the orchestral musician all discussed today

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

11 months ago

Very successful first day of the 5th FIM International Orchestras Conference (IOC) rounded off with a concert by the Malmö Symphony Orchestra. We enjoyed high-level, thoughtful contributions from delegates from all continents. Two more days to go ⁦@fim_musicians⁩

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FIM @fim_musicians

12 months ago

Join the only global event dedicated to symphony & opera orchestras! 5th International Orchestra Conference | Malmö, 23-26 Oct. 2024 ioc.fim-musicians.org #musicians #orchestras #symphony #opera

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PPL @PPLUK

a year ago

Congratulations @Tomkiehl on your appointment as CEO of @UK_Music. We look forward to continuing working together.

Music Week @MusicWeek

a year ago

Congratulations @Tomkiehl on your appointment as CEO of @UK_Music. We look forward to continuing working together.

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

a year ago

Many, many congratulations to Roger Wright on his well deserved knighthood for services to music. I’m delighted to hear such good news @rogerandout56 @BrittenPears @fim_musicians

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FIM @fim_musicians

a year ago

We call for the immediate release of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, sentenced to death by the Isfahan Revolutionary Court. His crime: his support to the demonstrations that followed the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022. #SaveToomaj #FreeToomaj #ToomajSalehi #ArtisticFreedom

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Peter Leathem OBE @PeterLeathem

2 years ago

A celebration of the life of Glen Barnham, who passed last Autumn, with friends & colleagues attending from @EquityUK, @PPLUK, BBC, ERA, @TheBRITSchool, @WeAreTheMU & more. As mentioned in the tweet below he had a profound impact in his role at Equity & will be missed by so many.

PPL @PPLUK

2 years ago

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FIM @fim_musicians

2 years ago

For @Spotify, sharing music revenues with artists is not an option. Behind the smokescreen of Spotify's flawed arguments, there is an unfair business model that needs to be re-designed ASAP. Enough is enough! #fixstreaming musictechpolicy.com/2023/12/02/don…

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PPL @PPLUK

2 years ago

Congratulations to our CEO @PeterLeathem on receiving his OBE honour for services to the music industry today. Peter has spent the vast majority of his career in music, an industry he loves without reserve. Peter, from all at team PPL, it is our honour to work with you. #legend🧡

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Richard Morrison @RichmoMusic

2 years ago

Only a radical about-turn will save English National Opera from being forced into insignificance thetimes.co.uk/article/3a9dd0…

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

2 years ago

Commendable & principled action by Martyn Brabbins. Support @WeAreTheMU and fight this devastating attack on ENO & it’s musicians. @fim_musicians ENO’s music director resigns over proposed cuts to music staff theguardian.com/music/2023/oct…

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PPL @PPLUK

2 years ago

PPL CEO @PeterLeathem, Chair @js1mu and Director of International @loxenbury pay tribute to Glen Barnham – colleague, supporter, friend. ppluk.com/death-of-glen-…

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Peter Leathem OBE @PeterLeathem

2 years ago

Today we lost a wonderful colleague. David was my first appointment at PPL 19 years ago and he turned out to be one of the key people who created the PPL of today. An incredibly able lawyer, a thoroughly kind and conscientious friend and colleague. I will miss him greatly.

PPL @PPLUK

2 years ago

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

2 years ago

A tragic loss for PPL and the whole of the music industry. Condolences to David’s family.

PPL @PPLUK

2 years ago

A tragic loss for PPL and the whole of the music industry. Condolences to David’s family.

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

2 years ago

Peter Leathem of ⁦@PPLUK⁩ gives his update to the ⁦@WeAreTheMU⁩ delegate conference

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

2 years ago

Huge congratulations to my good friend Tino Gagliardi on his election as International President of the AFM. And many congratulations newly elected International VP Dave Pomeroy, VP Canada Allan Willaert , Secretary Treasurer Ken Shirk. @The_AFM @fim_musicians @WeAreTheMU

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

2 years ago

Benoît Machuel GS of ⁦@fim_musicians⁩ and I giving our speeches to the ⁦@The_AFM⁩ Convention yesterday, an honour and a great pleasure

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

2 years ago

Lon Bronson Band starting day 3 of the ⁦@The_AFM⁩ Convention. It was an honour to address the Convention yesterday. Thanks for the tremendous welcome & reception. Election day today, good luck to all my friends that are standing ⁦@fim_musicians⁩ ⁦@WeAreTheMU⁩

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John Smith OBE @js1mu

2 years ago

2nd day of the ⁦@The_AFM⁩ Convention about to kick off after some beautiful music provided by the Las Vegas Chamber Players ⁦@fim_musicians⁩ ⁦@WeAreTheMU⁩