Debbonaire: More money for arts ‘my first priority’
Shadow Culture Secretary pledges to explore opportunities for additional investment in the arts, describing proposed cuts to local…
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More than 1,700 artefacts ‘missing’ from DCMS-funded museums
Freedom of Information requests have revealed more than 1,700 artefacts are missing from publicly funded museums and art galleries…
Jobs go at Crafts Council as revenue shrinks
National Portfolio Organisation says cultural sector 'faces one of its most testing moments in recent history'.
Plans for Vegas-style music venue in Stratford scrapped
A US company has withdrawn its proposal to build a Las Vegas-style immersive “Sphere” venue in Stratford, calling the…
Hampshire Council cuts puts cultural organisations at risk
Hampshire Cultural Trust said that four of its museums and an arts centre could be forced to shut their doors within 12 months.
Thousands sign petition against Middlesbrough museum closure
Around 4,000 people have signed a petition calling for Middlesbrough Council to keep the town's Captain Cook Birthplace Museum…
Performing arts workers facing ‘significant’ childcare challenges
A 'culture of silence' exists when it comes to discussing childcare issues in the performing arts sector, according to mot…
Equity: Arts cuts ‘threaten economic growth’
Performers' union Equity has criticised plans by Suffolk County Council to cut its entire arts budget, warning that the move c…
Scottish Youth Music Initiative funds 52 community projects
The scheme, backed by the Scottish government, provides grants of up to £30k for music-making projects delivered outside of…
County Durham culture programme gets £1.25m funding boost
County Durham has received a £1.25m Place Partnership award from Arts Council England, funded by the National Lottery, for a…
Vision for £33.5m Harlow cultural quarter revealed
Development including new performance and exhibition spaces is part-funded with £20m of Levelling Up money.
DCMS consults public on inventory of ‘intangible’ culture
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched an online consultation on the government's plans to ratify the…
Funding boost for West Midlands cultural events
Mayor of West Midlands says the investment will help attract hundreds of thousands of people to the region and boost the local eco…
Arts Council England backs Darlington live music scheme
A scheme to offer young people in Darlington opportunities in the live music sector has received funding from the Arts Council Eng…
Suffolk County Council to cut all arts spending
Local authority says it is being forced to make cuts but organisations affected warn that the move will have a huge impact on loca…
Skills programme for underrepresented creatives to launch
A new skills training programme to support creatives looking to break into behind-the-camera roles on scripted film and high-end T…
Former ENO leader among New Year Honours recipients
Cultural leaders, artistic directors and performers among those recognised in King's New Year Honours.
Volunteers enlist to keep arts centre open
Bromsgrove venue that temporarily reopened to host shows from a theatre forced to close will continue to operate with help of comm…
Equity plans ENO strike ballot after talks stall
Equity has announced plans to ballot its members in the English National Opera (ENO) chorus on industrial action in the new year a…
Legacy income ‘growth area for arts charities’
Only five arts and culture organisations feature among the top 1,000 UK charities by legacy income, but experts highlight potentia…
Rising popularity of arts degrees among Chinese students
A report published by admissions service UCAS says UK universities should take advantage of rising interest in creative arts degre…
Artistic Director of Manchester’s SICK! Festival stands down
Move comes little more than two months after entire board of National Portfolio Organisation quit their positions.
Welsh government cuts culture funding by 10%
Organisations including Arts Council Wales, National Museums of Wales and Cadw are all facing reduced funding under the Welsh gove…
Northern Ireland programme brings artists into classrooms
Professional artists will work in classrooms at 11 schools in Northern Ireland as part of two-year programme serving urban ar…
