Climate strikers threaten RSC boycott
A letter from schoolchildren protesting climate change says that the Royal Shakespeare Company "needs young people far more t…
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Creative Industries Federation and Creative England to merge
Joint venture aims to 'supercharge' UK arts lobbying and business development
Ex-BBC boss: ‘UK creative control is under threat’
Mark Thompson said that global digital giants like Netflix are threatening the broadcaster's "financial firepower" a…
Vertical stage for smartphone users launched
Samsung staged a gig on a nine-metre-high, three-storey structure at a recent smartphone launch event. The stage was des…
Heritage key to creative industries’ success, report claims
The Heritage Alliance is calling for greater recognition and funding to support the historic places and objects that underpin crea…
Cultural districts not fulfilling potential for social impact, report finds
A study concludes there is “considerable potential for enhancement” in how cultural districts across the world make a…
Music scheme improved deprived children’s creativity and wellbeing
A new report on the impact of a music making programme has highlighted positive changes in the “creativity, emotional litera…
Arts support for abuse survivors
A new £10 million fund to offer emotional and practical support to survivors of childhood abuse has opened for applications…
BBC gives spotlight to young diverse creatives
The BBC has unveiled a new talent development scheme that's set to promote the work of 500 artists from diverse backgrounds. T…
Olafur Eliasson named UN Ambassador for climate change
Artist Olafur Eliasson has been named Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme. In a newly-created role, t…
$100m initiative to protect ancient culture
The Getty Trust, established by oil tycoon John Paul Getty, has announced the fund to save ancient culture from war, climate chang…
World’s first Vagina Museum to open
The London-based institution will open in November following a successful £50,000 crowdfunding campaign. Director Florence S…
Arts to benefit from £95m heritage scheme
A Historic England fund established to "breathe new life into historic buildings" will be shared between 69 high st…
Scotland consults on tourist tax
There are calls for the government to consider exempting all Scottish residents from the proposed levy, which would be collected b…
‘Cathedrals of culture’ competition mooted by City of Culture founder
Phil Redmond said partnerships between rural areas and their historic religious buildings could help make both relevant and cultur…
Council plans to run museum with volunteers
Derbyshire County Council will investigate using volunteers to run Buxton Museum in a bid to cut its five-year budget by £70…
Ballerina jailed for kicking policeman
Daiana Andreas Rivera, 33, was attempting to return to Madrid when she drunkenly kicked a police officer in the groin at London…
Music researcher given two weeks to leave UK
Scottish MPs are backing the right of Edinburgh University researcher Dr Elizabeth Ford, an expert in 18th-century Scottish music,…
Demarco: Scottish sculpture faces ‘daunting’ future
Artist Richard Demarco says politicians need to afford the artform greater importance in public life. "Scottish sculptur…
Arts and culture workers join climate strike
National Theatre staff say the protest is “the beginning of a discussion in which we will push for our theatre to divest fro…
London’s Olympia to become ‘world-leading cultural hub’
A £1bn redevelopment of the events centre is expected to create a “substantial increase in both the quantity of arts a…
Banksy’s former agent quits his own gallery
Steve Lazarides is leaving the art dealing business two years after opening his gallery, Lazinc, in Mayfair, London. Lazarides sai…
Council creates £90k arts fund by taxing developers
London's Hackney Council has already distributed thousands of pounds to support an arts exhibition, dance theatre group, potte…
British Council urged to clarify its use of UK culture
A report says the organisation is confusing the distinct aims of attracting investment and developing broader influence.
