The Northern Ballet is set to use recorded music in its productions following cuts to its funding grants that have led to musicians being made redundant.
"Crucially, the Company has been driven to schedule notably less touring work, which has had a direct impact on MU members’ income - who are only paid for the work that they undertake - unlike the rest of the Company who are salaried. The result of the loss of work for MU members has been devastating, with some not only having to diversify their work to survive but even calling on the support of food banks.
"This position means the Company is being forced to consider the use of recorded music instead of the live orchestra for some of their touring work. It is proposed that doing so would allow the Company to remain sustainable. “It is unthinkable that Northern Ballet should be in a position to even consider using recorded music in place of a live orchestra during live performances. Whilst we appreciate that doing so is a last resort, our members are the product and an integral part of any ballet. They deliver world class music and dance in partnership with the performers on the stage. It would be no different to replacing the dancers with a video screen.
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