BP sponsorship of British Museum ends after 27 years
Activists celebrate news that no exhibitions or activities are being sponsored by BP, although documents show certain terms of the…
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University of Brighton closes art gallery
The University of Brighton is set to close the Brighton Centre for Contemporary Art (BCCA). It has attributed the closure to &ldqu…
Natural History Museum ‘sorry’ for National Conservatism event
Institution distances itself from 'hateful rhetoric' expressed at private dinner held at the museum by rightwing thinktank…
Northern Ireland arts organisations lose regular funding
Arts Council of Northern Ireland reveals arts organisations in the country have been informed of their annual funding decisions, w…
Coventry collapse: Watchdog to examine DCMS and ACE role
National Audit Office will examine public bodies' oversight of money provided to Coventry City of Culture Trust prior to its c…
Foundling Museum makes ‘urgent’ appeal to secure future
The institution is seeking £1m in additional funding by September to secure the long-term future of its building and collect…
Calls for action on sexual harassment at festivals
Women and Equalities Committee hear more training, reporting mechanisms and improving the gender-balance of line-ups could help re…
Edinburgh Comedy Awards endangered by lack of sponsor
The future of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards is at risk following the end of a two-year title sponsorship deal with UKTV channel Dave…
Mercury Theatre extends talent development programmes
Mercury Theatre Colchester is extending three dedicated talent development programmes for promising and innovative playwrights, pr…
Concern over ‘lack of representation’ in creative health research
Study into value of culture in relation to health and wellbeing warns of 'concerning gap' in evidence base.
Government to set up working group on music industry pay
The government has accepted the Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee’s recommendation on establishing a working group…
University develops guidance on trans-inclusive practice for museums
The Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) at the University of Leicester is developing guidance on trans-inclusive prac…
Equity secures pay rise for West End actors and stage managers
Three-year deal struck by Equity and the Society of London Theatre following 'difficult and challenging' negotiations.
Research grant set to illuminate Portsmouth’s past
Researchers will delve into Portsmouth’s heritage, culture and collections with funding from the Arts and Humanities Researc…
Theatre apologises for ‘encouraging poor etiquette’
Norwich Theatre has apologised for “inadvertently encouraging poor theatre etiquette” after sending a newsletter with…
Universal Credit system ‘punitive’ towards creatives
Research calls for Universal Credit system to be overhauled after finding creatives are unable to pay for essentials.
Drama School receives £1.35m to develop immersive technologies
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has been awarded £1.35m from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop immer…
West End actors and stage managers to receive 16% pay rise
Actors and stage managers working in the West End will receive a 16% pay rise over two years, under new rates agreed by Equity and…
Liverpool Philharmonic extends NHS partnership
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the launch of a new partnership with the Walton Centre NHS Foundation Tru…
Former NPO strikes funding deal with Arts Council England
Arts Council England says it is working with the Live Art Development Agency to 'protect its valuable archive for the sector a…
Made in Scotland funds 18 shows at Edinburgh Fringe
The Made in Scotland programme will fund 18 Scottish shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The programme, funded b…
Italy hikes museum prices to repair flood damage
Italy is raising the price of museum tickets by €1, with proceeds going towards saving cultural heritage damaged by floods in…
Vagina Museum reaches fundraising target for relocation
The Vagina Museum has exceeded a fundraising target to allow it move into a new premises situated between two railway arches in Ea…
Arts ‘integral’ to supporting communities, research finds
Team of researchers say funding for cultural community hubs needs to be addressed after evaluating the positive impact of a creati…
