@JackGamble

Director, @_CFTA

campaignforthearts.org
Joined December 2008
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Melodies & Masterpieces
@SVG__CollectionOct 18
100 years ago today, Chuck Berry was born. Guitarist and songwriter who shaped rock and roll out of country, blues and R&B. Story songs, a double-stop guitar style, and a body of work that became the template.
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Terry Jermy MP@TerryJermyMPOct 16
The Tories used to be such champions of the arts, so sad to see this. We should of course be funding more prison places, and the Government are, but not by sacrificing arts and culture funding.
Rebecca Paul MP
@Rebecca_SPaulOct 16
We will cut the arts & culture budget by £1bn in order to fund 50,000 prison places. Keeping rapists and other dangerous offenders locked up is a priority for the @Conservatives. We will always put community safety first. @RichmoMusic If you need help understanding the numbers, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Always happy to talk you through. thetimes.com/article/77bcee1…
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Samuel Hemsley@SJRH03Oct 16
Really disappointed by this. It shouldn’t be a question of one over the other. The arts are one of our biggest & fastest growing sectors. We should invest more not cut. Cutting funding makes us less competitive internationally and will hurt future generations of British talent.
Rebecca Paul MP
@Rebecca_SPaulOct 16
We will cut the arts & culture budget by £1bn in order to fund 50,000 prison places. Keeping rapists and other dangerous offenders locked up is a priority for the @Conservatives. We will always put community safety first. @RichmoMusic If you need help understanding the numbers, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Always happy to talk you through. thetimes.com/article/77bcee1…
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Replying to @AdnanHussainMP
The BBC isn't another streaming service, it's a public service. That's the whole point of it. It makes content that isn't economically viable in the marketplace but nevertheless serves the public good. What you're advocating is like having a subscription service for parks
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Campaign for the Arts
@_CFTAOct 16
We're deeply concerned that the Shadow Culture Secretary appears to be arguing for an end to almost all public investment in arts & culture. A cut of this magnitude would be unprecedented and catastrophic. We've requested a full explanation of the numbers and a serious rethink.
Rebecca Paul MP
@Rebecca_SPaulOct 16
We will cut the arts & culture budget by £1bn in order to fund 50,000 prison places. Keeping rapists and other dangerous offenders locked up is a priority for the @Conservatives. We will always put community safety first. @RichmoMusic If you need help understanding the numbers, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Always happy to talk you through. thetimes.com/article/77bcee1…
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BPI
@bpi_musicOct 12
British music 🤝 The BBC BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE speaking at @gobeyondmcr 2026: "As you may know, the BBC is currently undergoing a once-in-a-decade Charter Review by the UK Government. On behalf of the UK’s recorded music sector, I’d like to acknowledge and thank the BBC for their tireless commitment to supporting and platforming British music and artists – whether through their long-standing support of the Mercury Prize, their decades-long partnership with the Official Charts Company, the incredible impact of BBC Introducing, their international programming at the British Music Embassy, and so much more. You might have seen the advert, “what has the BBC ever done for me?” on your TV screens or your social media in recent months. In the case of the UK’s music ecosystem, the BBC has done, and continues to do, an extraordinary amount. British music would not be the cultural or economic powerhouse that it is today without its support. The BBC gave me my first career job as a journalist. I spent 9 years in total there, and know how importantly it takes British culture in all its forms, alongside British life and risk-taking. That experience taught me that public service broadcasting does more than just mirror culture. At its best, it gives new voices the confidence, platform and reach to shape it. The BBC needs to be funded adequately and sustainably so that it can continue to invest in British music, and support and champion future generations of music talent.” At her keynote speech at Beyond the Music 2026, BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE highlighted the BBC’s vital role in supporting British artists, championing new talent and helping UK music reach audiences at home and around the world. As the BBC undergoes its Charter Review, she stressed the importance of adequate and sustainable funding to ensure this support continues for future generations of music talent. Read the full speech here: bpi.co.uk/news/13468806
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Every profession I'm in is in trouble: public service broadcasting; university arts and humanities depts; book publishing; arts in schools.
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Campaign for the Arts
@_CFTAOct 6
CFTA responds to the House of Commons DCMS Select Committee’s inquiry into the future of the BBC ⬇️
“We welcome this report from the DCMS Select Committee, and in particular its recognition of the vital importance of the BBC to the UK’s creative ecosystem and national life. Today, only 80% of households contribute to the BBC, but 94% of us use it each month and 100% of us benefit from its existence. The BBC is social glue, economic fuel, cultural and democratic sustenance. It is simply not possible to opt out of the benefits it brings to the UK and everyone in it – and that’s why it should be funded by everyone and made accessible to everyone, free at the point of use. We passionately agree with the Committee that ‘a means of universal funding’ must once again underpin this universal public service, and with their urging the Government ‘to keep an open mind on a household levy as a potential future model for funding the BBC’. Ministers can and should be bold in crafting a new Charter for the BBC, built from first principles and built to last.” – Jack Gamble, CFTA Director

ALT “We welcome this report from the DCMS Select Committee, and in particular its recognition of the vital importance of the BBC to the UK’s creative ecosystem and national life. Today, only 80% of households contribute to the BBC, but 94% of us use it each month and 100% of us benefit from its existence. The BBC is social glue, economic fuel, cultural and democratic sustenance. It is simply not possible to opt out of the benefits it brings to the UK and everyone in it – and that’s why it should be funded by everyone and made accessible to everyone, free at the point of use. We passionately agree with the Committee that ‘a means of universal funding’ must once again underpin this universal public service, and with their urging the Government ‘to keep an open mind on a household levy as a potential future model for funding the BBC’. Ministers can and should be bold in crafting a new Charter for the BBC, built from first principles and built to last.” – Jack Gamble, CFTA Director

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Lewis Goodall
@lewis_goodallSep 30
Possibly the greatest moment of all television, of all time.
Matthew Lumby@MatthewLumbySep 30
Goodbye to Dame Esther Rantzen. Thanks for this all time great TV moment…

1988: That's Life

"These children would have been killed by the Nazis."

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🚨 BREAKING: UK national museums & galleries "will remain free, to all of us, forever". Speaking at Tate Liverpool yesterday, Culture Sec Lisa Nandy put the debate to bed, pledging to defend free access for everyone 🏛️ 🌍
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🎥 In her maiden House of Lords speech, the new Arts Minister reiterated the Government's pledge to revitalise arts education. We warmly welcome @ruthmackenzie's commitment to that pledge. Our research continues to highlight the scale of the crisis in arts education [...]
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🎙️ In June, our Director gave evidence in Parliament on the future of the BBC. 📬 Last week, @LordsCommsCom wrote to Lisa Nandy, and we are delighted to see them call for a "bold, confident and unapologetic" approach. CFTA's response ⬇️
Screengrab of UK Parliament Communications and Digital Committee statement calling for a "bold, confident and unapologetic" approach to the future of the BBC; below, two camera operators film a brightly lit studio production.

ALT Screengrab of UK Parliament Communications and Digital Committee statement calling for a "bold, confident and unapologetic" approach to the future of the BBC; below, two camera operators film a brightly lit studio production.

Quote from Jack Gamble, CFTA Director: "“I’m grateful to the Communications and Digital Committee for asking the Campaign for the Arts to give evidence to their inquiry on the BBC Charter, and I fully support their conclusions in Baroness Keeley’s excellent letter to Lisa Nandy. The Government can and should be “bold, confident and unapologetic” in securing the future of the BBC. It is our largest cultural organisation and a cornerstone of our creative industries. It is also an antidote to the forces of fragmentation - a truly national asset which belongs to us all and connects us to one another. A stronger BBC will make for a stronger UK - but it will need a stronger funding model, and real ambition from the UK Government at this pivotal moment.”

ALT Quote from Jack Gamble, CFTA Director: "“I’m grateful to the Communications and Digital Committee for asking the Campaign for the Arts to give evidence to their inquiry on the BBC Charter, and I fully support their conclusions in Baroness Keeley’s excellent letter to Lisa Nandy. The Government can and should be “bold, confident and unapologetic” in securing the future of the BBC. It is our largest cultural organisation and a cornerstone of our creative industries. It is also an antidote to the forces of fragmentation - a truly national asset which belongs to us all and connects us to one another. A stronger BBC will make for a stronger UK - but it will need a stronger funding model, and real ambition from the UK Government at this pivotal moment.”

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Campaign for the Arts
@_CFTASep 16
There is now less than one week left to respond to the Government's important consultation on National Lottery funding ⬇️ If you have already submitted your response – thank you. If you haven't had a chance yet, please do so before noon next Weds. 🔗 campaignforthearts.org/news/…

Have your say on the future of Lottery funding for the arts | Campaign for the Arts

For the first time since 2002, the UK Government has launched a review of how National Lottery “Good Cause” funding works – including the 20% share that goes directly to the arts.

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Campaign for the Arts
@_CFTAAug 27
The Government is reviewing National Lottery funding for the first time in almost 25 years – including the 1/5 share that goes to the arts. Shares have shrunk before, and could again. 📸 Lamar Francois 🖼️ @derbytheatre Block Party 📍 Stockbrook Park, Derby
15 minutes to protect £billions for the arts – for a generation? banner over a crowd at an outdoor arts event, with a painter at an easel in the foreground and the Campaign for the Arts logo at bottom right.

ALT 15 minutes to protect £billions for the arts – for a generation? banner over a crowd at an outdoor arts event, with a painter at an easel in the foreground and the Campaign for the Arts logo at bottom right.

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“More funding, more teachers, more space." Jack Gamble knows what the government must do for the arts in schools. Sign our open letter if you agree ➡️ tinyurl.com/OpenLetterAM @_CFTA
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Arts Professional
@ArtsProJul 27
A petition calling for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to recognise arts and culture as an “essential ingredient in the future we all want to build” has garnered more than 13,000 signatures. artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…

Petition for Burnham to include arts in 10-year plan attracts over 13k signatures - Arts Professi...

A petition calling for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to recognise arts and culture as an "essential ingredient in the future we all want to build" has

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Please sign this, and RT it too. Thank you, good people
Campaign for the Arts
@_CFTAJul 25
The new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. @andyburnham, the arts and culture MUST be part of it. We've launched an urgent petition to make sure the arts can play their part in revitalising the nation 🌱 Add your name ✏️ campaignforthearts.org/petit…
Image of street performer in colourful outfit on Northern high street. Heading Petition, Campaign for the Arts logo, and text Put the arts in the 10-year plan

ALT Image of street performer in colourful outfit on Northern high street. Heading Petition, Campaign for the Arts logo, and text Put the arts in the 10-year plan

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WhatsOnStage
@WhatsOnStageJul 26
The BBC has unveiled a season of streamed theatre whatsonstage.com/news/bbc-an…
A photo showing a man looking irate on a darkened stage

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Campaign for the Arts
@_CFTAJul 25
The new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. @andyburnham, the arts and culture MUST be part of it. We've launched an urgent petition to make sure the arts can play their part in revitalising the nation 🌱 Add your name ✏️ campaignforthearts.org/petit…
Image of street performer in colourful outfit on Northern high street. Heading Petition, Campaign for the Arts logo, and text Put the arts in the 10-year plan

ALT Image of street performer in colourful outfit on Northern high street. Heading Petition, Campaign for the Arts logo, and text Put the arts in the 10-year plan

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I’m exhibiting as part of the fourth MAMA (Many Actors Make Art) show in Brixton tonight and tomorrow 6pm - 9pm. Details: eventbrite.com/e/mama-art-sh… It’s work in progress. If you go, I’d like to know what you think. Cheers
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Clive Myrie@CliveMyrieBBCJun 18
As haters and critics circle, will anyone speak up for the BBC? Yes, a huge, loyal army of ordinary Britons | Lindsay Mackie theguardian.com/commentisfre…

As haters and critics circle, will anyone speak up for the BBC? Yes, a huge, loyal army of ordinary...

The BBC debate seems dominated by its foes and commercial rivals, but a new survey reveals a hitherto silent majority in supportive voice, says writer and campaigner Lindsay Mackie

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