Annex A
THE OPERA AND MUSIC THEATRE FORUM
OMTF is the representative body for opera and
music theatre in the UK. We are a network of companies working
to create an environment in which opera and music theatre can
flourish. We receive no public funding.
OMTF seeks art-form recognition through:
— promoting the production, accessibility,
understanding and enjoyment of opera and music theatre; and
— lobbying funders for realistic financial
support.
OMTF works for its members:
— publicising the work of members to
a variety of promoters, funders and public bodies;
— representing members at advocacy
meetings with funding bodies;
— supporting members with queries and
problems;
— issuing regular news bulletins;
— addressing issues of professional
development through seminars and surgeries as well as running
specific training courses; and
— providing opportunities for companies
to meet and debate current issues.
OMTF works for the sector:
— issuing publications on matters relating
to the sector; and
— providing information about opera
and music theatre in Britain.
Membership is open to professional opera and
music theatre companies, educational organisations, promoters,
festivals and individuals.
OMTF Membership (companies)
Almeida Opera
Bampton Classical Opera
*Battersea Arts Centre
Bayliss, ENO/Studio
British Youth Opera
Birmingham Opera Company
Central Festival Opera
Classical Opera Company
*Drill Hall
The Bayliss Programme/The studio at English
National Opera
English Pocket Opera
English Touring Opera
Garden Opera Company
Garsington Opera
Glyndebourne Education
Handmade Opera
Hatstand Opera
Iford Arts
Music Theatre Wales
New Chamber Opera
Nitro
Opera by definition
Opera Circus
*Operaluna
Opera Restor'd
*Performing Arts Labs
Pegasus Opera
Selfmade Music Theatre
Streetwise Opera
Te®te a" Te®te
Note: excluding asterisked organisations
the companies in this list this represent 29% of the companies
listed in the British Music Yearbook.
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