MPs to scrutinise grassroots music venues ‘crisis’
More than 120 grassroots music venues closed in the eight months between February and September this year.
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Wirral Council shares borough of culture plans
Wirral Council has revealed its plans for the borough’s stint as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture next year. Planned…
Former NPO announces sudden closure
Creativity Works cites an unsuccessful funding application to Arts Council England as a factor in its sudden closure.
Outdoor arts festival gets £1m ACE funding boost
Global Streets brings free outdoor arts events to communities across England.
Landmark arts centre opens in Manchester
After years of delays and spiralling costs, a landmark arts venue has opened in Manchester. Located on an industrial heritage site…
British Museum digitises collection to prevent thefts
The British Museum has announced plans to digitise its collection in response to the stolen artefacts scandal that has embroiled t…
ENO cuts: plans to reduce size of chorus emerge
Planned cuts to English National Opera's chorus come in addition to proposals to axe 19 jobs from its orchestra in an att…
Work on Portsmouth Guildhall renovation begins
Work to transform the basement of Portsmouth Guildhall into a new creative space for young people to collaborate and perform in wi…
Majority of libraries ready to become ‘warm banks’ over winter
The vast majority of libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are prepared to offer people a place to keep warm during…
SNP leader pledges to double Scottish culture budget
The promise from SNP leader Humza Yousaf comes a week after cuts to Creative Scotland's funding went ahead despite the proposa…
Redevelopment of Aberdeen music venue ‘under review’
Plans to redevelop performing arts venue The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen are being placed “under review” over funding conce…
National Theatre to pilot early evening performances
The National Theatre will trial early evening performances in an effort to adapt to the "post-Covid lifestyles" of its p…
Refugee music programme needs further funding to continue
A music academy supporting Ukrainian refugees has said it requires further funding to continue its programme. Last week, the Londo…
Judge exonerates ACE over race discrimination claim
Employment tribunal finds no grounds for claims by former Relationship Manager that she was harassed and persecuted by colleagues…
Glasgow museums says £3m sculpture is missing
A statue thought to be worth £3m is currently “unlocated” in Glasgow’s collections, museum officials have…
Campaign launches to ensure every child visits theatre
A campaign led by Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre is aiming to give every child the opportunity to go to the theat…
Live Art Development Agency re-enters National Portfolio
Arts Council England to reinstate regular funding after recognising “a significant process of organisational development in…
Ireland increases Arts Council funding to €134m
Ireland’s Arts Council will receive €134m in government funding in 2024, an increase of €4m. The allocation was co…
Museum Wales pay off ‘may have breached law’
Auditor says a £325,698 settlement with former Director General may have breached the requirements of charity law.
Former NPO’s fundraiser enjoys sell-out run
A theatre that lost its regular funding from Arts Council England (ACE) has finished a sell-out run of a musical aimed at securing…
Museum alters trans exhibit amid defamation concerns
Weston Museum said it removed the wording from an exhibition on trans issues after concerns were raised that it could be perc…
Warrington arts festival receives £840k in grants
An arts charity in the North West of England will receive a funding boost of more than £800k after successfully applying to…
ENO Director resigns over planned orchestral cuts
Music Director Martyn Brabbins cites “a plan of managed decline” as reason for resignation, but the company says it is…
Agency for female and gender-minority composers launches
A new agency representing gender minority composers has launched in London. Operated by Register, a music agency specialising in l…
