Concerns over conflict of interest in Lottery licence contest
The daughter of the Lotteries Minister is a lobbyist for National Lottery operator Camelot, it has emerged. This raises a red flag…
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DCMS dodges call to report on EU touring progress
DCMS has sidestepped a recommendation to provide monthly updates on securing easier EU touring arrangements. In its official respo…
Watchdog moots law changes to stop illegal ticket resales
The proposed changes could apply to up to 75,000 sellers, representing 90% of the value of tickets in the UK.
National Gallery won’t take action against Pornhub
The National Gallery says it won't respond to Pornhub's use of its nude classical artefacts on the X-rated website. Europe…
HQ Theatres adds Cardiff’s New Theatre to portfolio
HQ Theatres has expanded its empire once again, adding Cardiff's New Theatre to its portfolio. The company, acquired by Trafal…
‘Dramatic’ rise in arts employment prospects
The UK arts sector is experiencing a "dramatic" rise in employment prospects this summer. CIPD, the industry body for hu…
Self-taped auditions must be reformed, Equity says
A new best practice guide aims to eliminate unrealistic deadlines and overly long scripts to address auditioners’ anxieties.
Bournemouth welcomes new arts hub
Bournemouth has welcomed the UK’s largest artist-run gallery space outside of London. The independently-funded 15,000sq…
Birmingham 2022 pledges £100k for local artists
Birmingham and West Midlands-based artists are being invited to propose artworks celebrating the Birmingham 2022 Commonw…
Sunak ‘knows it’s hard’ for arts workers
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has expressed sympathy for arts workers, saying he has "unbelievable admiration" for their tenaci…
Leaky roof delays British Museum gallery reopening
The British Museum is unsure when galleries hosting its Greek antiquities will reopen following water damage. The galleries,…
Calls for Manchester Pride CEO to resign after charity cuts
Manchester Pride has axed funding for two LGBT charities, leading to calls for CEO Mark Fletcher to resign. The event ended g…
Local authority culture budgets increase post-Covid
The increased spending may not indicate increased investment, as councils are forced to compensate for income lost during Covid-19…
Audience confidence to attend events increasing
Audiences appear to be building confidence in attending live events, according to a survey by cultural consultants Indigo. The Cul…
Fund for Welsh museums and libraries reopens
The Welsh Government’s Transformation Capital Grant for 2022 to 2023 is open for expressions of interest. Aimed at local mus…
National Plan for Music education revived with expert panel
DfE has resurrected the long-delayed plan as industry and researchers warn music A-levels could disappear from some regions by&nbs…
£460k funding boost for Hadrian’s Wall festival
A "pivotal" £460,000 contribution has given new energy to a festival marking the 1900th anniversary of Hadria…
£80k digital awards scheme opens for NI artists
An £80,000 programme will help Northern Irish artists to develop the digital skills they need under Covid-19. Individuals wo…
Project leaks artist pay rates to force transparency
The project has highlighted a race to the bottom on freelancers' fees as artists share their "incredibly bad experiences&…
Visual arts alliance for Bristol and West of England
A new consortium has been awarded £1.18m to support the future of visuals arts in the West of England. The West of…
Council keeps theatre closed through September
Wirral Council has cancelled all performances at New Brighton's Floral Pavilion until the end of September. The thea…
Manchester Museum announces temporary closure
Manchester Museum has announced a temporary closure to complete the final phase of its £13.5m restoration project. The…
Arts Council England celebrates 75 years
Arts Council England celebrated its 75th anniversary on Monday (August 9) and the impact of public arts funding on careers, c…
Heritage watchdog warns of Edinburgh ‘festivalisation’
Edinburgh risks losing its world heritage status if the "festivalisation" of the city continues. Heritage watchdog…
