Institute of Contemporary Arts plans raves to boost coffers
London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is hoping to plug its annual funding shortfall with a renewed focus on live…
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Digital skills fund opens in Northern Ireland
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has opened a funding programme that aims to give arts organisations the skills to create digi…
ACE National Portfolio 2023-26: Transfer Programme explained
What's the plan for London-based arts organisations earmarked for relocation once Arts Council England announces its next Nati…
Royal Opera House begins teacher training initiative
The Royal Opera House has partnered with The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT) to deliver a year-long scheme for teachers…
National Audit Office to scrutinise Unboxed
An official probe into the value for money provided by the £120m Unboxed festival will be conducted by the National Audit Of…
Edinburgh Film Festival goes out of business
The Edinburgh International Film Festival has been shut down with immediate effect after the charity that runs it, the Centre for…
Orchestras face calls to improve repertoire diversity
Study on gender and race diversity of composers played by orchestras sees UK fare better than global average, but sector figures s…
Arts Council Wales warns of theatre closures
Theatres could face closure if they do not receive support to help with the cost-of-living crisis, the Arts Council of Wales (ACW)…
Arts commentators call for abolition of ACE
Two arts commentators have published a booklet calling for Arts Council England (ACE) to be abolished, claiming its 'left-wing…
Workplace art and culture ‘improves productivity’
Providing art and arranging cultural activities in the workplace makes for a happier, more productive workforce, a study has found…
Liverpool chosen to host Eurovision
Liverpool will host next year's Eurovision Song Contest, it has been confirmed. The DCMS decision was announced during the BBC…
PRS for Music announces record royalty payout
PRS for Music has announced a record-breaking £211m royalty distribution to members, marking the highest ever single payment…
Creative Scotland warns of cutbacks
Creative Scotland has warned that a combination of rising costs, falling income and the impact of Brexit means it is likely to hav…
Comments submitted to ArtsPay survey point to sector in crisis
Respondents to the ArtsPay survey say the rising cost of living and historic low levels of pay are causing unsustainable working c…
Government pledges £60m for Birmingham 2022 cultural legacy
The UK government is to invest a £60m underspend from the Birmingham 2022 budget to increase access to culture and sport acr…
‘Misleading data’ used to justify Barbican demolition plans
Plans to demolish part of the Barbican Estate to make way for two new office blocks are based on misleading data, a residents grou…
ACE National Portfolio 2023-26: Transition Programme explained
With the date Arts Council England announces funding decisions for the next National Portfolio confirmed as Wednesday 26 October,…
European theatres collaborate on inclusive programme
Eight theatres around Europe are participating in a new project that will create texts on diverse and inclusive topics for young t…
New arts resource for Welsh health workers
Wales’ arts community has made an online resource to support NHS and care home staff this winter. Cultural Cwtsh features sh…
Pay insecurity and harassment make freelancers lot an unhappy one
Poor pay, a lack of regard for well-being, and a corrosive 'show must go on' culture are the norm for the UK's theatre…
Royal Opera House unveils subscription streaming service
The Royal Opera House has announced a new online subscription service offering works from its archives, behind the scenes features…
Manchester arts centre runs £100m over budget
A new arts centre in Manchester that was due to be completed three years ago is now £100m over budget, it has emerged. The A…
Donelan: DCMS will prioritise economic growth
In her first major speech as Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan pledges to drive growth within arts, culture and tourism sectors i…
Dorries hits out over ‘dropped’ policies
Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has claimed some of the policies she looked to progress while in office at DCMS …
