Glyndebourne announces new fund for freelancers
Glyndebourne has announced plans to launch a freelance fund for its contractors. The Glyndebourne Freelancer Fund commits to ring-…
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Culture Recovery Fund missed out vital parts of the sector, inquiry finds
DCMS "must urgently consider" events insurance and other non-cash supports, MPs say, raising "big questions" a…
Unions publish open letter opposing higher education cuts to arts subjects
Seven trade unions have published an open letter to Boris Johnson opposing proposed funding cuts to creative arts subjects. Equity…
Arts workers turn to higher education to upskill during Covid-19
An upward trend in people studying postgraduate creative courses in 2020 and 2021 suggests arts workers aren't looking to…
Education Secretary moots Wolverhampton as City of Culture 2025
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is angling for Wolverhampton to bid for the title of UK City of Culture 2025. Williamson…
Andrew Lloyd Webber rejects offer to join pilot events scheme
Andrew Lloyd Webber says he won't take part in the Government's pilot events scheme because the rest of the theatre and mu…
Arts Council England extends emergency grants after delays
Events support companies whose emergency grants were delayed have finally had their period of use extended, alleviating fears they…
Tourism Recovery Plan gives hollow nod to culture
A new national tourism plan says cultural attractions are the top drawcard for international visitors, but falls short of offering…
Artes Mundi Prize awarded to all shortlisted artists
The jury for the Artes Mundi 9 has unanimously decided to award the prize to all six shortlisted artists. The £60,000 p…
Majority want more support for touring musicians post-Brexit
The public wants the Government to do more to help musicians overcome post-Brexit touring barriers, a new poll suggests. 58% of re…
European theatres pledge climate neutrality by 2030
European theatres will reduce their carbon admissions to at least net zero by 2030 to create a “more sustainable, consc…
Arts Council England U-turned on banning NPOs that lack diversity
The funder eased up on organisations that repeatedly failed to meet diversity standards, documents show, as it moves towards a new…
Cornwall politicians ‘hypocrites’ for backing City of Culture bid
Conservative politicians have been criticised for supporting Cornwall's City of Culture bid four years after calling a run for…
Protesters demand museum remove slaver statue
The Museum of the Home, formerly the Geffrye Museum, has been targeted by protesters who want a statue of its namesake removed. Sp…
£9m arts centre planned for Leicester
A £9m arts centre needs cash from the Government's Levelling Up fund to get off the ground. North West Leicestershire Di…
No extension for supply chain companies paid months late
Those that have finally been paid their emergency grants are left with little time to use them: "They've put co…
‘A crippling blow’: Reopening delay intensifies calls for arts sector support
Pleas for further income support during the four week wait are unlikely to be heard but an insurance scheme may finally…
‘Netflix for art’ plans launch with 140 artists
11,000 people have already subscribed to WindowSight, a digital arts streaming service akin to "Netflix for art". The ap…
Theatre director mentoring scheme offers new opportunities
A new mentoring scheme will give "vital new opportunities" to theatre directors. Twenty-four directors will take pa…
Most people support funding arts in higher education, poll says
Support spans the political spectrum, placing pressure on the Government to abandon its plan for a 50% funding cut.
£12.2m Grand Opera House restoration completed
Belfast’s Grand Opera House has completed its £12.2m restoration and development project. It received funding from org…
Artist development programme launched in Hull
Gig theatre company Middle Child has launched a new artist development programme in Hull. The ‘Recover, Restart and Reimagin…
Festival cancels due to reopening delay
Henley Festival's Summer Fling will not go ahead, organisers have announced, citing Monday's announcement. The event was p…
Production company plans to reopen iconic Welsh theatre
Theatr Ardudwy could reopen under the ownership of production company KMD and sister company Ignite Live UK. The theatre clos…
