Society lotteries: ‘We support good causes too’
Smaller grant givers take aim at the outgoing National Lottery operator, saying they want less competition and more collaboration.
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Boyce wins top award at Venice Biennale
Sonia Boyce has won the Golden Lion award for Best National Participation at the Venice Biennale, becoming the first Black British…
Activists occupy British Museum
Hundreds of activists have staged another protest at the British Museum against the institution’s links to oil giant BP. Act…
Row over trans label in museum collection
A Glasgow museum has received mixed responses to a display label supporting transgender rights. The Burrell Collection, whic…
Russia’s world heritage meet on ice
A UNESCO world heritage meeting due to take place in Russia has been postponed indefinitely. The decision follows pressure from gl…
£16.9m museum development fund to open
Arts Council England will open the second round of its Museum, Estate and Development Fund (MEND) this summer. With £16.9m a…
Oxford arts venue seeks new home
Community arts centre Fusion Arts is looking for a new home as its current premises faces demolition. The East Oxford Community Ce…
Sex education theatre cancelled after threats
A sex education theatre show for children has been cancelled amidst threats and complaints. Bristol’s Tobacco Factory, where…
Cardiff Council leader pledges music festival
Cardiff Council Leader Huw Thomas says he will bring a new music festival to the city if he is reelected in May. The Labour counci…
Florence Nightingale Museum to reopen
London’s Florence Nightingale Museum is set to reopen after two years of pandemic related closures. The museum will welcome…
Jazz venues ‘hanging by a thread’
An absence of ringfenced funding for grassroots venues and promoters will likely lead to further closures, musicians say.
Trucking stopgap to save UK tour legs
The temporary allowance will ease post-Brexit restrictions on touring, DfT says, but a better long-term solution remains elusive.
£5m investment in Coventry City of Culture legacy
£5m has been committed to maintain the impact of Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture. Starting in June, Coventry Cit…
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…
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…
