Ownership of Benin Bronzes transferred to royal ruler
The ongoing negotiations surrounding the restitution of the Benin Bronzes from European museums may be complicated by the Nigerian…
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Most artists make a loss on music releases, research finds
Most independent artists who promote their own music releases make a loss, according to new research. The research by Pirat…
Birmingham Hippodrome to create in-house musical theatre
The theatre will develop original musical theatre in a new department also offering skills development and employment opportunitie…
Graeae reopens artist development programme
Theatre company Graeae has reopened applications to its artist development programme for disabled creatives, Beyond. Deaf, disable…
Music concert ticket scams soar by over 500%
Music ticket fraud increased by 529% last year, with the average victim losing £110. The findings come from a study by Lloyd…
Two future Borough of Culture editions announced
The London Borough of Culture programme is set to return in 2025 and 2027. Applications will open in May, with all boroughs that h…
Culture Recovery Fund saved hundreds of organisations
The government’s emergency support package helped funded organisations stay afloat, attract new audiences and continue to su…
Brixton Academy facing indefinite closure
The Metropolitan Police has urged Lambeth Council to revoke Brixton 02 Academy’s licence permanently following a crush which…
London tourist attractions could face strike action
London attractions including Tower Bridge and the Barbican could face industrial action following a vote by City of London Corpora…
Creativity ‘expunged’ from school curriculum, report warns
Creative Policy and Evidence Centre raises concerns over lack of focus on creativity within schools across the UK.
Charity Commission finds ‘breach’ in Actors’ Benevolent Fund election process
A Charity Commission investigation into a leadership row at the Actors’ Benevolent Fund has found there was a “breach&…
Tank Museum hits record 100m YouTube views
The Tank Museum has made museums history by attracting more than 100m views on its YouTube channel, which has more than 500,0…
Former Culture Secretary rejoins DCMS
John Whittingdale returns to government, while Julian Knight announces he will be leaving parliament and relinquishing role as Cha…
Accessible art trail for young wheelchair users announced
A UK charity for young wheelchair users is creating the country's first step-free art trail this summer. Whizz-Kidz will prese…
Stage Directors UK to become a trade union
Stage Directors UK is to become a recognised trade union, the membership body has announced. The move is the culmination of a proc…
‘Highly desirable’ Riverside Studios put up for sale
The arts venue in Hammersmith, whose operators recently called in the administrators, has been put on the market.
Heavy metal festival cancelled with just 5% of tickets sold
A three-day heavy metal festival has been cancelled with just weeks to go after selling only 5% of available tickets. The 5,0…
New skills programme for music managers in Wales
A new programme of education and training for music entrepreneurs in Wales has been given Welsh Government support. The one-year p…
Prominent role for BBC Singers at the Proms
The choir will feature in the opening and closing concerts this year, although concerns remain that plans to axe the group could b…
Concert for musicians in need hit by copyright charges
A London charity concert for musicians in need has been hit by a copyright claim from the Performing Rights Society (PRS). The eve…
City of London arts project generates £40m for UK economy
The New Diorama Theatre Broadgate initiative offered repurposed office space to independent and freelance artists.
Glasgow arts centre cuts ties with cafe following staff protests
The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow has parted company with its business tenant, Saramago Cafe Bar, following a disp…
Bazalgette: Creative industries must address skills gap
Creative Industries Council co-Chair says the sector must better explain career pathways to parents, teachers and pupils to recrui…
Unions campaign against Arts Council Northern Ireland cuts
Trade unions are criticising plans to reduce Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s (ACNI) budget by 10% ahead of a rally in Bel…
