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…
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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 …
Consider creative potential of investment zones, councils told
The Local Government Association has said councils should consider whether the government's newly announced 'investment zo…
African arts group launches in Northern Ireland
An arts group planning to showcase African talent living in Northern Ireland and aid community cohesion has launched. The collecti…
Coventry City of Culture seeks £1m due to ‘cashflow issues’
Coventry Council is set to loan £1m to the Trust behind the City of Culture bid so that legacy projects can go ahead. …
Museums VAT Refund Scheme reopens
A government scheme providing museums and galleries with VAT refunds has reopened. Under the VAT Refund Scheme, eligible instituti…
NPO funding decision date confirmed
Arts Council England (ACE) will share its funding decisions for the next National Portfolio on Wednesday 26 October. The funder co…
Chinese Arts Now unveils rebrand
An arts organisation dedicated to providing a platform for East and Southeast Asian artists has announced a new name and logo. Chi…
Edinburgh Fringe seeks feedback to drive improvements
Organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival have launched a major feedback exercise as part of attempts to address issues with the…
Arts salaries show evidence of class premium
Concerns raised over ''lack of support" for working class people in the arts as figures show they earn less than peer…
Workplace discrimination in music sector on rise
Survey finds levels of workplace discrimination have increased over the last four years, with female, ethnically diverse and disab…
