Ex-dancers allege ‘toxic’ culture at top ballet schools
Former students of Royal Ballet School and Elmhurst Ballet School claim they were bullied and encouraged to lose weight.
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Group protests Brexit during Last Night of the Proms
A music group arranged an anti-Brexit demonstration during the Last Night of the BBC Proms on Saturday (9 September). The group in…
Third of UK musicians earn less than £14k
First census of UK musicians highlights the challenges of a career in the music industry, with low earnings proving a career barri…
Dundee arts centre facing closure
A contemporary art venue in Scotland has warned politicians that it is facing “unimaginable financial precarity” and w…
Conductor accused of bullying claims unfair dismissal
National Opera Studio's former Head of Music claims investigation into his behaviour was conducted to 'manufacture a purpo…
EU research project ‘will boost creative industries’
The UK Government's decision to rejoin a European Union research programme will help drive growth in the creative industries b…
Arts organisations ‘increasingly anxious on trans issues’
Detailed guidance providing arts organisations with clarity on the law relating to trans issues, and advice on how to deal with di…
City of Culture contributes to record tourism for Coventry
A record number of tourists visited Coventry last year, providing a financial boost of £750m to the city's economy, with…
Accessibility IPSO relocates under ACE transfer scheme
Stagetext says its move to Colchester will allow it to improve access to arts and culture across the South East.
Hollywood strike action hits UK film and TV crews
A survey commissioned by the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (Bectu) suggests that industrial disput…
Bradford 2025: Minister stresses necessity of private funding
Government points to need to attract investment from other sources after committing £10m to year-long celebrations.
Over 80% of UK musicians report loss of earnings due to Brexit
A survey suggests that 82% of UK musicians impacted by Brexit have experienced a loss of earnings, with DJs and vocalists among th…
Art Fund awards £1m to boost inclusion in curatorial staff
Art Fund has awarded £1m in grants for museums and galleries to improve inclusion in the workforce. The funding co…
Holyrood pledges arts support amid funding ‘standstill’
First Minister Humza Yousaf has pledged to support Scotland's cultural sector, but did not announce any further funding for st…
Rural arts in Northern Ireland receive £400k
A total of 63 rural arts projects will share £400,000 of funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, it has been anno…
Schools in deprived areas get music equipment funds
Money will go to 29 schools in areas of high deprivation to provide access to musical instruments to young people facing the bigge…
Royal Society of Arts staff set for two-day strike
Staff at the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking strike action for the first time in the org…
Theatres close due to aerated concrete concerns
Some theatres are being forced to postpone or relocate performances after the discovery of aerated concrete, while others disclose…
Museum floats homes development plan ‘to safeguard future’
A museum in Hampshire has submitted plans to build homes on its site in order to generate income to secure its future. Bursledon B…
Thangam Debbonaire made Shadow Culture Secretary
Former professional cellist replaces Lucy Powell as Shadow Culture Secretary with less than 18 months to go until the next general…
Museum returns Aboriginal artefacts
Manchester Museum has announced a large-scale repatriation of artefacts from its collection. The programme will see 174 cultural h…
Prison scraps planned on-site opera performance
A site-specific performance of a new opera scheduled to be staged at Wormwood Scrubs has been cancelled by prison bosses with less…
Two-day hearing to consider Brixton Academy future
Met Police want Lambeth Council to revoke venue operator's licence, claiming issues that led to tragic crush incident last yea…
Newly founded body aims to improve diversity in fine arts
A new organisation has launched to promote equal opportunities for underrepresented artists looking to pursue their careers in art…
