Bird & Bird becomes pro-bono partner of FEDORA to support sustainability, equality and digital transformation in performing arts

FEDORA is a non-profit organisation at the forefront of cultural and artistic creation and philanthropy, with 96 member organisations in 26 countries. It is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission. Its ‘Next Stage’ initiative in collaboration with Opera Europa will work across backstage, on stage and beyond stage elements, focusing on:

• Sustainability: including facility management, energy consumption, carbon footprint, waste management and reduction and audience mobility;
  
  
• Equality: ensuring diversity of artists, repertory, creative teams and administrative workforce, and audiences (in age, social background, economic background, disabilities); and
  
  
• Digital Transformation: opening new paths for artistic creation, optimising work flow and coherence between services and reaching larger, more diverse audiences

Bird & Bird will provide international legal support to FEDORA and its initiatives on a pro-bono basis. The strategic vision of the imitative aligns closely with the firm’s values.

David Kerr, CEO, Bird & Bird says: “As any business or organisation adapts and innovates, they need a partner that’s hardwired to anticipate and maximise the opportunities in change. That’s why we at Bird & Bird are proud to announce our new pro-bono collaboration with FEDORA, a brilliant organisation that shares our goal of contributing to a more sustainable future and our passion for utilising digital technology to drive innovation.”

Hans Peter Leube, Lead Partner, Bird & Bird Germany says: “I have been supporting FEDORA for some years now and I am deeply fascinated about the combination of professionalism and passion the team has dedicated to furthering the development of the performing arts. Bird & Bird is passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives and our people work together with our clients and other key stakeholders to foster and develop collaborative opportunities that, because of such collaboration, have a greater positive social impact. FEDORA shares our commitment to international collaboration, diversity and inclusion, sustainable practices and innovation so this is a natural partnership for us.”

Edilia Gänz, Director, FEDORA says: “We are thrilled that Bird & Bird has come on board as our pro-bono legal partner. Because of the company’s impressive commitment to sustainability, equality and digital transformation, we look forward to counting on their legal expertise as the performing arts sector embarks on an ambitious transformational journey.”