Welsh National Opera ‘facing staff cuts’, former members claim
Welsh National Opera confirms strategic review is underway after open letter co-signed by former leaders says the conditions of Ar…
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University of Warwick opens new space in Venice
The University of Warwick has relocated its base in Venice to a historic Palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal. The new site, on the…
Fund offers musicians advances of up to £50,000
A new fund has been launched to support artists working in the independent music sector. As part of Music Gateway's Ignite fun…
Arena operator pledges support to grassroots music venues
ASM Global to support grassroots music venues with donations, training and marketing support.
Barbican apologises after Palestinian talk cancelled
The Barbican Centre has apologised for pulling a live-streamed talk last minute that was due to be hosted by co-founder of Palesti…
Freelance theatre workforce ‘under siege’
Study finds freelance workers in theatre are underpaid and facing financial uncertainity across all career stages and regions, wit…
Manchester’s Factory venue sells naming rights for £35m
The new £210m Factory International venue in Manchester has been renamed Aviva Studios in a naming rights deal worth £…
Theatre and live music prices rise as inflation remains at 8.7%
Increases in the cost of theatre and live music performances have contributed to record inflation rates for recreation and culture…
Bazalgette: Creative sector will weather AI job threat
The creative sector is 'still going to need people with ideas' and is better placed to deal with the emergence of Artifici…
AHRC-funded research to examine UK museum closures
A new research project examining museum closures in the UK has recieved £1m funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Co…
Art Fund: ‘Rainy day for museums’ prompts rise in grants
Grant giving charity ramps up financial support for museums to try and help them deal with the impact of global crises.
Peace Museum to make ‘transformational’ move
The Peace Museum is making a "transformational" move from its current site in the centre of Bradford to a new home in Sa…
Report uncovers discrimination of Black disabled music creators
The majority of Black disabled people working in the music industry say they have experienced discrimination and feel unsupported…
Mackintosh Foundation launches technical apprenticeship programme
A new apprenticeship programme for technical theatre professionals has been launched to address a shortage in the sector. The inau…
Public art programme announced for Bristol Beacon reopening
Four artists have been commissioned to create new works as part of reopening plans for Bristol Beacon following its £132m re…
Arts and humanities bear brunt of University of East Anglia cuts
Staff at University of East Anglia reveal that the majority of proposed academic cuts will be in arts and humanities.
Worcester Mela receives funding for ‘melting pot’ project
South Asian Arts Organisation Worcester Mela has shared details of a project set to reveal the "hidden stories"&nbs…
Public library projects receive £1m boost
An initiative to increase the number of people who use public libraries has awarded £1.09 million to 27 projects across…
King’s Birthday Honours recognises arts leaders
Arts and culture professionals feature heavily in King Charles’ first Birthday Honours list, reinforcing his acknowledged ap…
Council gives assurances on future of Buxton Museum
Derbyshire County Council has pledged to offer continued support to Buxton Museum after it was forced to close for maintenance wor…
Holiday let plans ‘compromise viability of Blackpool Grand’
Proposals to allow short stay accommodation to be developed next to historic theatre are rubberstamped despite concerns they could…
African music festival issues funding warning
Organisers of the Africa Oyé festival have warned they may not be able to continue unless they can bring in more money. The two-d…
Large reduction in music education hub numbers confirmed
Music hubs to begin working over larger geographic areas, as application guidance for prospective Hub Lead Organisations and…
Trafalgar Theatres seal Fareham Live contract
Trafalgar Entertainment has been awarded the contract to operate Fareham Live by Fareham Borough Council. The company, which…
