In this episode, we welcome Joanne Roughton-Arnold. Joanne is a visually impaired soprano and CEO and Creative Director of formidAbility, the UK's only disability-led opera company (to our knowledge). 

Joanne covers topics including:

• Her work as a leader in disability arts, including starting up formidAbility.

• Her experiences of performing in opera with a visual impairment, including singing with the Paraorchestra.

• Her experiences of applying for Arts Council England funding, and how she has helped to improve the experience for other disabled applicants.

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