Energy crisis likely to affect arts workers’ mental health
Arts workers are the professionals most likely to anticipate negative mental health consequences due to the energy crisis. Project…
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Culture hustings for South Yorkshire mayoral candidates
Cultural organisations and creative businesses will have the chance to pose sector-specific questions to South Yorkshire mayoral c…
Music venues take cut of merch sales
Academy Music Group (AMG) venues are taking a 25% cut from merchandise sales at live events, according to an investigation by The…
Fresh pressure on British Museum’s BP sponsorship
The British Museum's board of trustees have received a formal call to reject a new sponsorship deal with BP. Sent following re…
Sector must ‘do less’ to protect freelancers
The danger of burnout is growing as arts and culture become increasingly central to regeneration agendas.
Tate loses Bacon art works to Paris
A friend of Francis Bacon is cancelling plans to donate an extensive collection of the late artist's work to the Tate. Barry J…
Composer development scheme goes live
A composer development initiative for PRS for Music members is now open. Inspired by the work of American minimalist composer Phil…
Performers need protections from AI abuse
Performers are increasingly losing their jobs, faces and voices to artificial intelligence, a new report claims. What can be done…
Indie music labels increase market share
Independent labels’ share of the UK music market grew to just under 27% in 2021. Data from the British Phonographic Industry…
Prince Andrew photo damaged in charity auction
A photographic portrait of Prince Andrew was damaged at Chelsea Arts Club after being included in a charity auction. The image, sh…
Music has ‘critical role’ to play in reimaging healthcare
Recommendations in a new study include a Power of Music Commissioner, a cross-governmental taskforce and music education modules f…
Creative People and Places restructure ‘contradicts its ethos’
Changes to the programme come after a "disappointing" couple of years in which those involved say ACE lost sight of its…
Unions blame DfE for ALRA closure
The Department for Education (DfE) bears "significant responsibility" for ALRA's sudden closure, unions say. In…
£3.9m for cultural volunteering
About £3.9m has been awarded to increase volunteering opportunities in the sector. Arts and culture organisations received m…
£8.9m for youth music making
£8.9m is being invested in two funds to support young people's music making, learning and earning potential. Youth Music…
NPOs’ carbon emissions plummeted during lockdown
Some organisations found more time to plan and solidify environmental commitments, while others used more electricity and gas duri…
Unapproved Covid tests used in TV and film
Unapproved Covid tests have been "widely" used in TV and film productions, a laboratories trade body claims. The Laborat…
Entertainment taskforce to assess cultural impact
A newly-formed entertainment industry taskforce will assess the social and cultural impact of its content. The Entertainment Indus…
LGB Alliance grant suspended after outcry
The gender critical organisation received one of 704 grants in Arts Council England’s £4.58m Let’s Create Jubile…
Opportunities for emerging artists in market slump
Brexit has edged the UK's art trade out of the global top tier. It could mean more exposure for artists domestically.
Queen art to be ‘minted’ for jubilee
Artistic portrayals of the Queen will be "minted" as NFTs following an exhibition on London's South Bank. Ad Lib Gal…
Court rejects Holocaust memorial
The High Court has rejected long-disputed plans for a Holocaust memorial in Westminster. The Department for Levelling Up, Houses a…
IPO eyes ‘social contract’ around creators’ rights
A new research project and campaign aims to improve compliance with intellectual property rights. IPO Chief Executive Tim Moss sai…
Regional interest in orchestral music rises
By the middle of last year "geography was no longer an issue" for inspiring audiences, but broader challenges remain.
