Frances M Lynch
@francesmlynch.bsky.social
Singer, Composer, Director, promotes #WomenInSTEAMM and Artistic Director of ELECTRIC VOICE THEATRE https://www.electricvoicetheatre.co.uk/
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Looking forward to the always-wonderful @c19qmul.bsky.social Carols on Friday. You can get your free tickets here! www.tickettailor.com/events/qmul1...
December 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Looking forward to the always-wonderful @c19qmul.bsky.social Carols on Friday. You can get your free tickets here! www.tickettailor.com/events/qmul1...
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And then I read this in a recent review of Musica Secreta: "... with the limited contrast of all female voices it’s probably best to be a bit selective rather than take this extensive programme in a single sitting."
2/5
2/5
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
And then I read this in a recent review of Musica Secreta: "... with the limited contrast of all female voices it’s probably best to be a bit selective rather than take this extensive programme in a single sitting."
2/5
2/5
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BOOM! Now over 90,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 and get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
BOOM! Now over 90,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 and get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 80,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this weekend. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 80,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this weekend. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Please stop using Grok or any AI to prove a point on social media. Every time you use it, it drinks fresh water and sucks up energy. Every time you use it, it pollutes a neighborhood (that is probably Black or brown. Every time.
Boycott it for the sake of the planet and your fellow human beings.
Boycott it for the sake of the planet and your fellow human beings.
November 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Please stop using Grok or any AI to prove a point on social media. Every time you use it, it drinks fresh water and sucks up energy. Every time you use it, it pollutes a neighborhood (that is probably Black or brown. Every time.
Boycott it for the sake of the planet and your fellow human beings.
Boycott it for the sake of the planet and your fellow human beings.
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Wonderful composer! I'm so glad this album of music by Avril Coleridge-Taylor has finally been released. It's beautiful! 😍
IT’S HERE IT’S HERE IT’S HERE!!!! The very first album ever dedicated to Avril Coleridge-Taylor. This has been such a labour of love - please do listen to it, her music deserves to be heard @jkaconductor.bsky.social @tomedney.bsky.social open.spotify.com/album/6EroQD...
Avril Coleridge-Taylor: Piano Concerto & Orchestral Works
open.spotify.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wonderful composer! I'm so glad this album of music by Avril Coleridge-Taylor has finally been released. It's beautiful! 😍
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It’s finally here!
IT’S HERE IT’S HERE IT’S HERE!!!! The very first album ever dedicated to Avril Coleridge-Taylor. This has been such a labour of love - please do listen to it, her music deserves to be heard @jkaconductor.bsky.social @tomedney.bsky.social open.spotify.com/album/6EroQD...
Avril Coleridge-Taylor: Piano Concerto & Orchestral Works
open.spotify.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It’s finally here!
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Fabulous article by Dr Samantha Ege ahead of tomorrow’s release. @leahbroad.bsky.social
Out of the shadows: why Avril Coleridge-Taylor deserves to be heard
The daughter of the British composer Samuel made controversial choices that took her on a different path to her father’s activism. Ahead of the premiere recording of her piano concerto, its soloist lo...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Fabulous article by Dr Samantha Ege ahead of tomorrow’s release. @leahbroad.bsky.social
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Book Now https://shorturl.at/10LVD
Winter Carols by Candlelight
with @electricvoice & 3 #Choirs
@ConwayHall
7pm–9pm Thurs 11 Dec 2025
#BritishSignLanguage /English Interpreted Performance #BSL
Winter Carols by Candlelight
with @electricvoice & 3 #Choirs
@ConwayHall
7pm–9pm Thurs 11 Dec 2025
#BritishSignLanguage /English Interpreted Performance #BSL
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Book Now https://shorturl.at/10LVD
Winter Carols by Candlelight
with @electricvoice & 3 #Choirs
@ConwayHall
7pm–9pm Thurs 11 Dec 2025
#BritishSignLanguage /English Interpreted Performance #BSL
Winter Carols by Candlelight
with @electricvoice & 3 #Choirs
@ConwayHall
7pm–9pm Thurs 11 Dec 2025
#BritishSignLanguage /English Interpreted Performance #BSL
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Book Now https://shorturl.at/10LVD
Winter Carols by Candlelight
with @electricvoice & 3 #Choirs
@ConwayHall
7pm–9pm Thurs 11 Dec 2025
#BritishSignLanguage /English Interpreted Performance #BSL
Winter Carols by Candlelight
with @electricvoice & 3 #Choirs
@ConwayHall
7pm–9pm Thurs 11 Dec 2025
#BritishSignLanguage /English Interpreted Performance #BSL
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Book Now https://shorturl.at/10LVD
Winter Carols by Candlelight
with @electricvoice & 3 #Choirs
@ConwayHall
7pm–9pm Thurs 11 Dec 2025
#BritishSignLanguage /English Interpreted Performance #BSL
Winter Carols by Candlelight
with @electricvoice & 3 #Choirs
@ConwayHall
7pm–9pm Thurs 11 Dec 2025
#BritishSignLanguage /English Interpreted Performance #BSL
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Young people who take part in arts and cultural activities experience a significant improvement in life satisfaction, equivalent to that experienced by an unemployed adult who gets a job, according to researchers at the University of Manchester.
Arts give young people well-being boost valued at £10,000 - Arts Professional
Young people who take part in arts and cultural activities experience a significant improvement in life satisfaction, equivalent to that experienced by an
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Young people who take part in arts and cultural activities experience a significant improvement in life satisfaction, equivalent to that experienced by an unemployed adult who gets a job, according to researchers at the University of Manchester.
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periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
Atkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille Institute
Read easier with Atkinson Hyperlegible Font, crafted for low-vision readers. Download for free and enjoy clear letters and numbers on your computer!
www.brailleinstitute.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
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The letter the BBC could send back to Trump - brilliant stuff from @davidallengreen.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump - brilliant stuff from @davidallengreen.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
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Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds to brighten up timelines. Here are some Puffins from the Isle of May to get us started #SuperSeabirdSunday
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds to brighten up timelines. Here are some Puffins from the Isle of May to get us started #SuperSeabirdSunday
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Out today: Avril Coleridge-Taylor: ‘In Memoriam - To the RAF’ (1945).
classical.music.apple.com/gb/album/184...
classical.music.apple.com/gb/album/184...
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Out today: Avril Coleridge-Taylor: ‘In Memoriam - To the RAF’ (1945).
classical.music.apple.com/gb/album/184...
classical.music.apple.com/gb/album/184...
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It has been a momentous week for education policy in England which will impact music education for years to come
The ISM has been through all of the documents released this week and picked out the key things musicians and music teachers need to know ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/curricu...
The ISM has been through all of the documents released this week and picked out the key things musicians and music teachers need to know ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/curricu...
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It has been a momentous week for education policy in England which will impact music education for years to come
The ISM has been through all of the documents released this week and picked out the key things musicians and music teachers need to know ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/curricu...
The ISM has been through all of the documents released this week and picked out the key things musicians and music teachers need to know ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/curricu...
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This week I'm tackling why creative women need to be allowed to fail.
Women composers have been judged as women first and artists second for too long. It hampers creativity, and does nobody any credit to make gender such an important part of listening.
leahbroad.substack.com/p/why-creati...
Women composers have been judged as women first and artists second for too long. It hampers creativity, and does nobody any credit to make gender such an important part of listening.
leahbroad.substack.com/p/why-creati...
Why creative women need to fail
Hear me out here.
leahbroad.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This week I'm tackling why creative women need to be allowed to fail.
Women composers have been judged as women first and artists second for too long. It hampers creativity, and does nobody any credit to make gender such an important part of listening.
leahbroad.substack.com/p/why-creati...
Women composers have been judged as women first and artists second for too long. It hampers creativity, and does nobody any credit to make gender such an important part of listening.
leahbroad.substack.com/p/why-creati...
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Well said Lisa Nandy!
Reform have no real answers to anything.
They just create fear, distrust and chaos!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQc5Aot...
Reform have no real answers to anything.
They just create fear, distrust and chaos!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQc5Aot...
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Well said Lisa Nandy!
Reform have no real answers to anything.
They just create fear, distrust and chaos!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQc5Aot...
Reform have no real answers to anything.
They just create fear, distrust and chaos!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQc5Aot...
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SAVE ARTS EDUCATION🚨
Today we deliver an urgent message to government - the Curriculum and Assessment Review must put the arts back at the heart of the curriculum, signed by 1300+ arts professionals.
Read the open letter in The Times ⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/c365...
Today we deliver an urgent message to government - the Curriculum and Assessment Review must put the arts back at the heart of the curriculum, signed by 1300+ arts professionals.
Read the open letter in The Times ⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/c365...
October 31, 2025 at 8:45 AM
SAVE ARTS EDUCATION🚨
Today we deliver an urgent message to government - the Curriculum and Assessment Review must put the arts back at the heart of the curriculum, signed by 1300+ arts professionals.
Read the open letter in The Times ⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/c365...
Today we deliver an urgent message to government - the Curriculum and Assessment Review must put the arts back at the heart of the curriculum, signed by 1300+ arts professionals.
Read the open letter in The Times ⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/c365...
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We're facing a political emergency: a high likelihood of an shamelessly authoritarian government in 2029. So we urgently need this basic safeguard: a codified constitution.
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We must act now: without a written constitution, Reform UK will have carte blanche to toxify our nation | Goerge Monbiot
It means breaking with hundreds of years of tradition, but it can’t wait. As hard-right figures spread division and laud autocrats, a fail-safe is vital, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
We're facing a political emergency: a high likelihood of an shamelessly authoritarian government in 2029. So we urgently need this basic safeguard: a codified constitution.
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Yikes - its the last day you can nominate us for a Benefact Award! Help us continue to promote #womencomposers #WomenInSTEM
Please share as much as possible - the more nominations our charity gets, the greater our chances of winning 🏆
culture.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Please share as much as possible - the more nominations our charity gets, the greater our chances of winning 🏆
culture.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Arts & Culture, nominate a charity - Movement for Good
Our final special draw of the year will award £5,000 to 10 charities
culture.movementforgood.com
October 19, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Yikes - its the last day you can nominate us for a Benefact Award! Help us continue to promote #womencomposers #WomenInSTEM
Please share as much as possible - the more nominations our charity gets, the greater our chances of winning 🏆
culture.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Please share as much as possible - the more nominations our charity gets, the greater our chances of winning 🏆
culture.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
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Okay everyone - its the last chance to nominate us for this award - it takes a moment and means the world to us! We can keep working with children and adults, singing and making women's music heard!!
shorturl.at/YSNLx
shorturl.at/YSNLx
Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards
We could receive £5,000 in the Movement for Good draw.
shorturl.at
October 19, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Okay everyone - its the last chance to nominate us for this award - it takes a moment and means the world to us! We can keep working with children and adults, singing and making women's music heard!!
shorturl.at/YSNLx
shorturl.at/YSNLx
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If someone could just invent a ballpoint pen, this might be a game changer.
This minimalist, paper-based to-do manager can help you focus on completing your important tasks while staying offline. nyti.ms/4h8ijiC
October 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If someone could just invent a ballpoint pen, this might be a game changer.
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1. Marie Jäell youtu.be/FbmuHHJDp8Q?
si=Em-4TupBVy5MHvwK
2. Jeanne Leleu youtu.be/4XrWPCsYzAc? si=Z5gycxgustUVsV6M
3. Rita Strohl youtu.be/1b_THwC0jn8? si=wumZ1pl6SAHmo_Ky
4. Charlotte Sohy youtu.be/XZ-YaMO_JiU? si=7rjTKA050ESkc52f
4/4
si=Em-4TupBVy5MHvwK
2. Jeanne Leleu youtu.be/4XrWPCsYzAc? si=Z5gycxgustUVsV6M
3. Rita Strohl youtu.be/1b_THwC0jn8? si=wumZ1pl6SAHmo_Ky
4. Charlotte Sohy youtu.be/XZ-YaMO_JiU? si=7rjTKA050ESkc52f
4/4
Piano Quartet in G Minor: I. Allegro
YouTube video by Manon Galy - Topic
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 3:28 AM
1. Marie Jäell youtu.be/FbmuHHJDp8Q?
si=Em-4TupBVy5MHvwK
2. Jeanne Leleu youtu.be/4XrWPCsYzAc? si=Z5gycxgustUVsV6M
3. Rita Strohl youtu.be/1b_THwC0jn8? si=wumZ1pl6SAHmo_Ky
4. Charlotte Sohy youtu.be/XZ-YaMO_JiU? si=7rjTKA050ESkc52f
4/4
si=Em-4TupBVy5MHvwK
2. Jeanne Leleu youtu.be/4XrWPCsYzAc? si=Z5gycxgustUVsV6M
3. Rita Strohl youtu.be/1b_THwC0jn8? si=wumZ1pl6SAHmo_Ky
4. Charlotte Sohy youtu.be/XZ-YaMO_JiU? si=7rjTKA050ESkc52f
4/4
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A great conversation about two new books on the histories and future of disability rights and dignities. Highly recommend seeking out both Rachel Charlton-Dailey’s ‘Ramping Up Rights’ and Stephen Unwin’s ‘Beautiful Lives’ 📚 @conwayhall.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A great conversation about two new books on the histories and future of disability rights and dignities. Highly recommend seeking out both Rachel Charlton-Dailey’s ‘Ramping Up Rights’ and Stephen Unwin’s ‘Beautiful Lives’ 📚 @conwayhall.bsky.social