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…
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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…
Bursary scheme for emerging migrant producers launches
A new bursary scheme has been launched to support and develop the career of a first-generation migrant theatre producer. PROJEKT E…
ACE music education consultation ‘losing focus’, warns charity
Members of music education charity Music Mark raise concerns an Arts Council England-led consultation into proposed music educatio…
Historic hospital secures £4.9m for restoration work
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £4.9m for the restoration of historic buildings at St Bartholomew’s Hos…
Low-cost counselling service for arts workers launches
A low-cost counselling service for people working in the arts sector has been launched by non-profit organisation Wellbeing i…
Gallery plagued by racism accusations relaunches
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art relaunches as 'esea contemporary' following critical audit that found it had lost sigh…
Gateshead’s Trinity Centre to undergo £1.4m redesign
A former church in Gateshead is set to become a community and arts hub after restoration plans secured funding from the National L…
Royal Shakespeare Company opens warm hub
The hub will offer creative activities alongside free refreshments to members of the local community struggling with the rising co…
Selby District Council approves public art plan
Selby District Council (SDC) has approved a plan to increase public art in the area. The Public Art Plan, which covers the North Y…
Scrapping of energy price cap ‘a hammer blow to theatres’
Decision by government to end cap on business energy prices described as 'hammer blow to the theatre sector'.
Art galleries express closure fears
Almost nine in 10 gallery leaders are concerned about their organisation’s future due to the cost-of-living crisis, accordin…
City of Culture project ‘boosted environmental engagement’
A strand of Coventry’s UK City of Culture creative programme helped local audiences engage with nature, sustainability and s…
Extend tax relief for theatres and orchestras, says Robertson
Scotland’s Culture Secretary says the UK Government’s tax relief for theatres and orchestras must be extended due to t…
Museums ‘should address socio-economic issues’
Museums should spend more time exploring issues of inequality and class differences in society, a report has suggested. The study,…
Glyndebourne cancels opera tour following ACE cut
East Sussex opera house cancels scheduled 2023 tour saying cuts to annual funding it receives from Arts Council England have rende…
Starmer pledges to devolve decisions on culture
Cultural policy highlighted as one area that will see powers devolved from Westminster to local communities if Labour win the next…
Donelan recommends dropping Channel 4 privatisation
Plans to scrap the proposal come alongside a sustainability package designed to support Channel 4’s continued growth and inc…
Arts sector recognised in New Year Honours
Artists, performers and producers among those recognised in King's New Year Honours.
