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…
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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…
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…
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…
