Freelance roles drive performing arts employment growth
DCMS figures show a modest increase in the number of roles in the sector for the 12 months up to June, driven by freelance employm…
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Green light for West of England cultural programme
A cultural programme covering Bath, Bristol, North and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire is set to go ahead after secu…
Scottish culture budget to rise by £15.8m
The Scottish Government has previously pledged to invest an additional £100m in arts and culture by 2028/29.
Theatre Green Book joins forces with national theatres
The Theatre Green Book has announced a partnership with the UK’s three national theatres. Together, the coalition will form…
Peers support return of Parthenon sculptures
Former Brexit negotiator is among those calling for artefacts to be returned, arguing it should be on the condition of a new cultu…
Royal Albert Hall box goes on the market for £3m
A private box at the Royal Albert Hall (RAH) has been listed for purchase at £3m. Marketed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeS…
British Museum signs controversial £50m deal with oil giants BP
New 10-year partnership with BP will support transformation described by museum as 'one of the most significant cultural redev…
Music projects receive support for UK and Ireland touring
Seven music projects will receive funding for collaborative commissions that will tour the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The sup…
Scotland to consider £1 music ticket levy
Cross-party MSPs voice support for adding £1 tax to arena and stadium tours to raise money for struggling grassroots music v…
Dance not taught at one in three primary schools
A third of UK primary schools are not teaching dance, despite it being part of the National Curriculum, a report has found. Ofsted…
National Theatre Wales appeal rejected
National Theatre Wales said it was “shocked and dismayed” at the ruling.
Cultural project for North Yorkshire gets ACE funding
Three towns in North Yorkshire have been awarded £350,000 in funding from Arts Council England (ACE) to stage cultural event…
Contact’s Artistic Director steps aside amid financial concerns
Iconic theatre sets out plans to tackle rising costs and place it on sustainable financial footing.
Nearly half of councils cut culture spending
Almost half of local authorities have made cuts to culture, events and tourism since 2010, according to data gathered by the …
Council extends museum lease to secure its future
Worcester Council has extended the lease of a historic museum in the city to 999 years to help secure its long-term future. Offici…
‘Revolutionary’ employment scheme for artists launches
Gloucester-based National Portfolio Organisation wants to see a 'step-change' in how artists are supported so they can wor…
Media museum cinema remains closed over RAAC concerns
The main cinema in Bradford's National Science and Media Museum will remain closed for "at least six months” becaus…
Peers urge greater opportunity to study creative subjects
A cross-party group of life peers call for accountability measures to be reversed to help buck the decline of exam entries in crea…
Fresh hope for Octagon Theatre project
Stalled plans to remodel the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil could be funded by selling off one of Somerset County Council’s comme…
Jewish Museum London gets funding for community work
The Jewish Museum London has received more than £200,000 to work in the community ahead of a move to a new building. The Nat…
Call for review of City of Culture governance arrangements
Coventry City Council says it wants to ensure future events do not suffer similar issues following the collapse of the trust that…
Five Nottingham NPOs face council funding loss
Nottingham Playhouse and Nottingham Contemporary among organisations facing cuts from next year amid council efforts to reduce spe…
British Museum told to ‘define its collection’ in review
An independent review into thefts at The British Museum has made a series of recommendations on risk management, auditing, go…
Panel upholds National Theatre Wales’s appeal over funding cut
Arts Council Wales will have to reconsider the company's funding application after an independent panel found it had not follo…
