Newly appointed NPO closes museum for refurbishment
A museum in Rochdale that joined the National Portfolio this year is to close for 18 months in August for redevelopment works. Tou…
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Music education charities partner on curriculum framework
Two music education charities are joining forces to deliver a programme focused on improving the provision of the music curriculum…
ENO shortlists five cities for relocation
Liverpool and Manchester are thought to be favourites to host the opera company from next year, with Birmingham, Bristol and Notti…
Lancashire theatre ejects drunk audience members
A theatre in Lancashire had to remove audience members during a performance at the weekend, after instances of drunken behaviour a…
King’s coronation: Culture takes centre stage
Thousands of musicians to take part in formal proceedings as the arts and culture sector prepares to offer audiences ways to follo…
Unions calls for further ACE investment in ENO
A coalition of trade unions are calling on Arts Council England (ACE) to produce a “realistic strategy” for the future…
Decarbonisation funding for University for the Creative Arts
A £4.5m government grant has been given to the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) to help decarbonise heating across its…
Museum of London relocation hit by spiralling costs
Funding of £73m has been released to allow redevelopment of new premises to begin, but project has been hit by rising costs…
Welsh cultural organisations benefit from £3m legacy
A legacy donation in excess of £3m has been left to the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) and Welsh National…
ACE commits £400k to coronation events
Arts Council England (ACE) contributes six-figure sum to cultural events celebrating the King's coronation.
Derbyshire theatre unveils expansion plans
Plans have been announced to transform a Grade II-listed theatre in Glossop, Derbyshire. Partington Theatre has said it is hoping…
Heritage sector ‘over reliant’ on volunteers, survey suggests
Dependence on volunteers is found to be highest in organisations with lower turnover, although issues of attracting volunteers fro…
Levelling Up grant funds pop-up arts venue in Hull
A pop-up arts and culture venue is to be created in Humber Street after receiving Levelling Up funding from Hull City Council. The…
PwC blames Illuminate hold-up on ‘contracting delays’
New platform for audience insights will launch six weeks late, leaving NPOs temporarily unable to use it for survey data.
Schools facing shortage of drama teachers, Labour claims
Schools are facing shortages of specialist teachers in key areas including drama, posing a threat to children’s education, L…
Edinburgh Fringe show cancelled after staff revolt
An event featuring SNP MP Joanna Cherry that was set to take place at The Stand in Edinburgh has been cancelled due to staff conce…
Coventry City of Culture Trust creditors ‘unlikely to be paid’
Administrators lay bare the extent of the trust’s unpaid debts, with Coventry Council and several arts organisations among t…
Guildhall to launch performance training network for children
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is set to launch a new national training network in performance and production for children an…
Tixly to be partner with Trafalgar Tickets
Event ticketing software company Tixly has been selected as ticketing partner for Trafalgar Tickets. Trafalgar Tickets will begin…
Plans for £10m Horniman Museum upgrade submitted
The museum's transformation will include a focus on improving accessibility and thermal performance.
Price hikes at Leeds museums and attractions
The price of entry to some museums and attractions in Leeds has risen by up to 14%, the BBC reports. The price hikes apply at venu…
Petition to prevent Brixton Academy closure tops 50,000
A petition to save the O2 Academy Brixton from permanent closure has topped 50,000 signatures. The venue’s licence was…
Culture & Business Scotland launches new funding round
Cultural organisations in Scotland are invited to apply for funding facilitated by sponsorships from local businesses.
PRS for Music reports record royalties collections
Rights management organisation PRS for Music collected a record £946m in royalties in 2022. The result is equivalent to a 22…
