Leeds Lieder launches crowdfunding project after ACE withdraws funding

Florence Lockheart
Monday, June 5, 2023

Arts Council England has withdrawn 100 per cent of funding to the festival, which offers a programme of performances and outreach projects for audiences in the north of England, citing a lack of ‘data collection’

Leeds Lieder artistic director Joseph Middleton performs at the festival with soprano Louise Alder (Image courtesy of Joseph Middleton)
Leeds Lieder artistic director Joseph Middleton performs at the festival with soprano Louise Alder (Image courtesy of Joseph Middleton)

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