Theatre industry backs new regulatory body for creative sector
A new organisation being formed to prevent and tackle bullying and harassment across the creative industries has received support…
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Music leaders call for rethink on BBC Introducing cuts
Proposed shake-up of BBC radio programmes will see a reduction in music shows that have provided a platform for emerging artists s…
MPs criticise ‘lack of strategy’ in ACE funding decisions
MPs criticise the Arts Council for a lack of transparency and absence of artform-specific strategies when delivering its latest fu…
U-turn on plans to cut funding for music charity
Plans to cut funding to music charity that has supported Mercury-nominated acts such as Floating Points, Ghostpoet, and Laura Mvul…
National Youth Theatre to offer free auditions
The National Youth Theatre (NYT) is to hold free auditions in five cities and online next month February. The auditions will take…
Former Newbury library to become theatre and community space
A former library building in Berkshire is to be converted into a studio theatre and community engagement space by the arts venue C…
Government complacency ‘jeopardising creative industries’
Inquiry into the future of UK's creative industries calls for government to place sector at the heart of its growth agenda and…
Manchester’s Factory International granted 24-hour licence
Manchester's new flagship arts venue Factory International has been granted a 24-hour licence for when it opens later this yea…
Newcastle theatre launches warm space fundraiser
An independent theatre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne has launched a Crowdfunder appeal to cover costs associated with becoming a warm spa…
Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum to close for refurbishment
The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford has announced details of a £6m refurbishment project that will see it clos…
Brixton crush venue to remain closed for three months
The Brixton O2 Academy is to remain closed for a further three months following a crush at the venue in December which left two pe…
Banks blamed after venues experience secure payment issues
Arts venues report failed payments after an updated online verification process was made mandatory, due to banks being unprepared…
Funding boost for arts and culture activities in deprived areas
A £29m government fund includes ringfenced support to increase volunteering and arts, culture and heritage offers in 27 targ…
Catford theatre to reopen next month
Catford’s Broadway Theatre will reopen in February following a £7m refurbishment project. The works have included upgr…
Redundancy threat for staff at Poole Museum
A number of staff at Poole Museum are to be made redundant by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council as the venue undergoes a…
Increase in post-pandemic arts attendance ‘slows down’
Analysis of official DCMS data finds audiences are now returning to music at a quicker rate than theatre, while attendance across…
Major upgrade of Somerset theatre moves to tender
Plans to upgrade Somerset’s Octagon Theatre are set to move forward this month, after councillors agreed to begin the tender…
MPs criticise government’s ‘scatter gun’ culture policy
Report into government progress on issues related to music streaming highlights lack of joined-up cultural strategy as a problem t…
Donelan intends ‘long-term’ stint as Culture Secretary
In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC, Culture Secretary shares her opinion on the broadcaster's licence fee, repatriating…
Equity secures pay rises for performers and creatives
Pay rises and improved terms are on the cards for performers working with members of the Independent Theatre Council after it agre…
Plans for Worcester arts centre submitted
Worcester City Council has submitted plans for a new arts centre, despite a significant budget gap. The city council is perseverin…
Derby Museums ‘face reduced hours or closures’
Proposed cuts to council funding for Derby’s museums could result in reduced hours or closures, leaders of the charitable tr…
Fringe issues accommodation warning to performers
Organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe urge prospective performers to 'scope out' accommodation early amid concerns around ava…
National History Museum criticised for gagging clause with oil sponsor
The National History Museum has been widely criticised for a contract it signed with a Danish oil company. The contract was…
