IT outage shows ‘resilience’ of arts and culture professionals
Arts organisations have reported a swift recovery after a global IT outage, which meant many were unable to sell tickets.
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Gender-critical authors demand apology from Scottish literary chief
The Chief Executive of the Scottish Book Trust has been called on to apologise after describing two gender-critical authors a…
‘Lack of due diligence’ behind soaring Bristol Beacon costs
Costs for the projected skyrocketed from an initial £48.8m to £131.9m on completion in November 2023.
Council announces open-air theatre plans
Green space in Solihull will be used to stage more than 40 free cultural events this summer, the town's council has said. The…
Growth in legacy gifts an opportunity for small arts charities
Research on legacy donations for the art, culture and heritage sector suggests smaller organisations are well placed to gener…
Programme aims to boost postgraduate dance research
A new programme focused on specialist Postgraduate Research (PhD) degrees in dance has been launched by the University of the Arts…
RA removes works over antisemitism claims
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) has removed two artworks after an open letter from the Board of Deputies of British Jews raised &ld…
Stoke-on-Trent awarded World Craft City status
Stoke-on-Trent has been named a World Craft City, a status granted to areas with excellent social, cultural and economic cont…
Nandy sets out priorities as Culture Secretary
In her first interviews as Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy has indicated she will work to support arts and culture across the countr…
Council green lights gallery revamp
Herefordshire Council has approved proposals for an £18.4m redevelopment of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, adding a n…
WNO musicians vote ‘overwhelmingly’ for strike action
Welsh National Opera says it is committed to finding a solution for orchestra members that recognises the 'reality' of its…
IT outage hits arts and culture sector
Arts and culture organisations among industries worldwide affected by major IT outage.
Education Secretary launches school curriculum review
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously said that the curriculum will be amended 'so art is woven into everything our child…
Edinburgh Fringe announces JetBlue sponsorship deal
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has revealed a new sponsorship deal with JetBlue. The deal involves JetBlue supporting the Fring…
King’s Speech: What’s in it for the arts?
While the Labour government's legislative plans do not feature anything explicitly related to the arts, a number of proposals…
At risk theatre sold for £77k
A Victorian theatre in Doncaster, left vacant for nearly 30 years, has sold for £77,000 at auction. Opened in 1899, the Gran…
Interest in live orchestral music is on the rise
Over 82% of UK adults are interested in attending a live orchestral performance, up from 76% this time two years ago, according to…
Creative economy skills shortage looms, report warns
Research finds enrolment in creative further education is declining in all parts of the UK, prompting concerns of a future pipelin…
Library and museum combine to secure long term future
Powys County Council has announced that Llandrindod library will be housed in the Radnorshire Museum so that the two organisations…
Worthing gallery upgrade backed by £500k investment
A 200-year-old art gallery and studio space in Worthing has been awarded around £500,000 to become more accessible and susta…
National Lottery Heritage Fund invests £5m in archives
The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has committed to increasing funding fivefold for public access to archives over the next…
Glasgow launches six-year cultural strategy
Glasgow’s Culture Strategy 2024-30 sets out the plans to support and promote culture in the city.
Science Museum ends sponsorship with Equinor
The Science Museum has confirmed its sponsorship deal with Norwegian oil and gas producer Equinor has ended. Equinor had sponsored…
LSO renews BMW sponsorship
The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has announced the renewal of its partnership with BMW Group for three more years. BMW has supp…
