Brixton Academy licence suspended after fatal crush
Brixton 02 Academy's licence has been suspended following a fatal crush at a concert last week. Two people have died in hospit…
Posts
Mandatory digital tax reporting for freelancers pushed back
Creative freelancers will have longer to transition to a mandatory digital tax system, after government shelves scheduled rollout…
Union launches campaign against Creative Scotland cuts
Performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity has launched a campaign against the Scottish Government’s decision to&n…
ACE awards funding for project exploring bisexuality
Series of events and workshops to be held across UK as part of project designed to develop creative practice of bi+ writers.
Council proposes making Museum of Cardiff a ‘mobile attraction’
Cardiff Council is considering turning the Museum of Cardiff into a mobile attraction as part of a consultation into its 2023/24 b…
Government delays decision on further energy support for businesses
Expected annoucement on what will happen when the government's six-month Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses ends has bee…
Manchester arts venue warns of closure without financial support
A community arts centre in Manchester has launched a crowdfunding campaign to stay open, warning that it "won't make it t…
Museums receive £1.8m for ‘experimental’ engagement projects
Latest round of Art Fund's 'Reimagine' grants programme goes to projects experimenting with new forms of audience enga…
Penned in the Margins to take indefinite hiatus
London-based independent publisher and arts producing company Penned in the Margins will cease to publish or produce new work in J…
Buxton Opera House reduces opening hours to save money
Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire has announced that it will close every Monday next month as part of efforts to reduce its "s…
Temperature limits for storing museum items suspended
Minimum temperature requirement for storing loaned cultural items insured through government scheme is suspended in the wake of ri…
Creative Scotland uses reserves to maintain arts funding levels
Creative Scotland pledges to support arts and culture organisations at current levels for further year despite 10% cut by Scottish…
Four people in critical condition after incident at gig
Four people are in a critical condition in hospital after a large crowd tried to force entry into a concert in London, police have…
Call for ‘immediate action’ to safeguard local culture
Urgent action is required to protect local cultural services in the face of the cost of living crisis, a Local Government Associat…
NPO decisions: What now for the unsuccessful?
As the dust settles on funding decisions made by Arts Council England last month, Arts Professional has been looking at the option…
National Portrait Gallery to reopen next June
The National Portrait Gallery will reopen to the public on 22 June next year following major restoration works. The gallery has be…
Guide to Arts Council Wales’ latest multi-year funding programme
A run-down for arts organisations in Wales interested in applying to Arts Council Wales’ next multi-year funding programme.
ACE relaunches support fund for creative practitioners
An Arts Council England (ACE) funding stream aimed at individuals working in the cultural sector has opened for its 16th edition….
Community-led projects ‘drive positive change’
Organisations that supported an experimental funding programme say allowing communities to make creative decisions has driven posi…
Government to publish creative industries vision ‘early next year’
A plan outlining how government intends to support growth in the creative industries will be published early next year, a DCMS Min…
Welsh Government cuts funding to Arts Council Wales
The Welsh Government is set to decrease the funding it gives to Arts Council Wales (ACW) in 2023/24 by 1.1%, according to its draf…
Theatre company to offer full-time PAYE contracts for actors
In response to the current economic climate and the lack of job security, Creation Theatre is set to create a repertory company wi…
Culture Secretary announces plan to take maternity leave
Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan has announced that she intends to take a period of maternity leave next year. Donelan, who was…
Sunderland Museum secures redevelopment funds
Plans for a multi-million pound transformation of one Sunderland’s main cultural attractions have moved forward after fundin…
