Manchester-based former NPO closes
Photography network Redeye is a one of a number of former NPOs to close after failing to secure funding as part of the 2023-26 Nat…
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Equity criticises ‘volunteer’ status of Shakespeare festival actors
Equity has called for Cambridge Shakespeare Festival to be 'held accountable' to a 2023 ruling that recognised former cast…
Poll finds Scots support corporate sponsorship
A survey of people living in Scotland found the majority support the creative sector being sponsored by the finance industry. Two…
‘Political churn’ a barrier to cultural involvement in local decision making
Research highlights 'significant room for improvement' in how museums are supported and involved strategically in local cu…
Dance therapy group receives £120,000 grant
An arts organisation in Chester has been awarded more than £120,000 to work with more people in addiction and mental health…
Festival organisers criticised over entry delays in heat
People attending a major concert criticised organisers after they were left queuing for several hours in hot weather to get in. Th…
Oldham Council secures £500,000 ACE funding
Oldham Council has been awarded £564,375 by the Arts Council England to pay for improvements to a building that houses Galle…
Old Vic theatre urged to cut Royal Bank of Canada ties
Scores of theatre professionals have signed a letter calling on The Old Vic in London not to renew its sponsorship from the Royal…
Struggling arts charity gets mystery donation
An anonymous donor has given an arts charity £10,000 towards a fundraising campaign. The Hive in Shrewsbury, a creative venu…
National Centre for Children’s Literature to close
Scottish venue which opened in 2019 in the building which helped inspire author JM Barrie to write Peter Pan has been losing money…
Scotland plans formal strategic partnership to support festivals
Scottish Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has promised that government and public bodies will work with the nation’s arts f…
Cultural organisations ‘facing real challenges’ over riots
Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley says many cultural organisations have been affected by 'unacceptable riotin…
Big tech firms told to end ‘unlawful’ use of creators’ content
A coalition of trade associations and unions representing creatives has written to big tech firms telling them to end the "un…
Bristol Old Vic ‘struggling to cover costs’
Historic venue is in its fourth year of losses despite ticket sales being up by one-third on last year.
Partnership secures £400,000 to provide pathways into arts
A two-year project designed to bridge the gap between creative education and employment in the Staines area has been awarded &poun…
Theatre alerts audiences over increase in ticket scams
A regional theatre has warned that its audience members are increasingly being targeted in social media scams selling fake tickets…
Theatre’s extension plans rubberstamped
The final phase of a major refurbishment at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre has been given the green light by council planners…
Venues urged to adopt ‘theatre bus’ scheme to tackle emissions
With audience travel a major source of carbon emissions for theatres, a recent report suggests venues can use their position as a…
North West’s first neurodiversity arts festival to launch
Liverpool's major arts organisations will take part in North West England's first festival celebrating neurodivergent tale…
Music education hubs: final two lead organisations named
Hub lead organisations in South West London and South Yorkshire have been announced ahead of the start of the new music hub invest…
Applications to technical theatre courses on the rise
Leading drama schools have reported an increase in applications to technical and backstage courses in the past 12 months. London A…
Investment in creative businesses ‘grows the national economy’
More than 25 Cornish creative businesses have completed the Create Growth programme led by Creative UK as part of a scheme de…
Birmingham Museums launches citizens’ jury
Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) has launched a Citizens' Jury that will see up to 30 randomly-selected local residents advise i…
Spending review: ACE to identify ‘essential interventions’
Arts Council England Chief Executive outlines strategy to secure additional support for struggling cultural organisations.
