UK festivals struggling to book big-name headliners
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Birmingham Hippodrome buys neighbouring office block
Theatre says current tenants will remain in building, with vacant units available for artists and cultural organisations in the ci…
Lowry invests in mental health support
The Lowry has invested in a wellbeing service to provide mental health support for its 650 staff. The Manchester venue has signed…
Temporary theatre to open in Dartford
The new theatre will host performances while refurbishment work takes place at Orchard Theatre following the discovery of rei…
Theatre and dance projects get £2m to tour Scotland
A total of 14 theatre and dance projects have received funding to tour communities across Scotland. Among those receiving a share…
Equity condemns ‘cruel’ arts cuts by Bristol Council
Bristol's Deputy Mayor Craig Cheney said that arts organisations in the city need to "stand on their own two feet".
‘Hazardous substance risk’ behind museum closure
A museum was prevented from reopening after a health and safety inspection discovered "hazardous substances risks"…
Coventry Culture Trust: Potential misconduct identified
Administrators submit report identifying potential misconduct at Coventry City of Culture Trust while investigations into the circ…
Free festival boosts Birmingham culture and economy
A free outdoor festival held in Birmingham had a positive economic and cultural impact on the city, according to a new report. Bir…
Opera leader accuses Arts Council Wales of ‘maladministration’
Mid Wales Opera has claimed that Arts Council Wales' latest funding round showed prejudice against conventional opera and clas…
Vault Festival finds new home
The organisation behind Vault Festival has announced plans to move into a new venue in central London to host its next festival in…
Review of indemnity scheme for loaning items underway
Review of government scheme may see humidity, temperature and light arrangements for storing cultural items on loan agreed on a ca…
Margate theatre in line for major restoration
Thanet Council has revealed plans to restore and modernise Theatre Royal Margate in a bid to transform the Grade II* listed venue…
Old Vic among Bristol arts organisations facing council cuts
Bristol Council's recommendations for arts funding follow a 12-month delay in the decision-making process that left some organ…
Alexandra Palace restoration gets funding boost
A project to restore a derelict section of Alexandra Palace has been awarded £550k from Historic England’s at-risk pro…
Coalition forms to develop cultural devolution proposals
More than 20 sector organisations join forces to consider the impact of increased local level decision making on arts and culture…
New programme to support early-career theatre producers
The League of Independent Producers (LIP) has launched a dedicated membership programme to help early career producers establish t…
Sunak snubs Greek PM over Parthenon sculptures claim
Greek Prime Minister has been calling for the return of the entire Parthenon frieze to Athens since taking office five years ago.
Museum delays reopening as bad weather hinders repairs
A Lancashire museum undergoing roof repairs has delayed its reopening until next year due to severe weather conditions. Blackburn…
Arts Council England invests £850k in Stoke
Funding will go toward a three-year scheme creating 'cultural action zones' across the city.
Dartington relocates to Norfolk after 75 years
Dartington Summer School and Festival, held in Devon for 75 years, will move to Norfolk in 2024. Attracting hundreds of prof…
Royal Court creates ‘democratic’ digital archive
Spearheaded by Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the Living Archive contains information on every Royal Court production.
Historic Manchester library awarded £450k
The Portico Library in Manchester has been awarded a £453,964 development grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The…
Arnolfini closes amid Palestine Film Festival protests
An arts centre that withdrew from hosting two events as part of the Bristol Palestine Film Festival closed its doors to the public…
