Scotland’s screen industries continue to grow
Scotland’s film and TV industries are continuing to grow, according to latest figures published by Screen Scotland. The inde…
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Theatre’s model is broken
In the face of increasing numbers of theatre leaders leaving their roles, David Micklem thinks it’s time the whole business…
Belfast City Council invites applications to cultural grants scheme
Belfast City Council is inviting applications to its Cultural Multi-Annual Grants scheme, part of its Cultural Strategy for Belfas…
Wales resumes arts, health and wellbeing funding
The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) has announced the reopening of its lottery-backed Arts, Health and Wellbeing Fund. From the autumn…
Creative Scotland warns of ‘highly competitive’ funding round
The total amount requested by over 500 cultural and creative organisations in Scotland outstrips the funder’s annual income…
Belfast arts centre at risk amid funding uncertainty
The future of the Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) in Belfast is in doubt over concerns that Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ANCI)…
DCMS ditches Cultural Commissioner role
Role created by government to help the cultural sector recover from the impact of Covid pandemic is axed three-and-a-half years af…
Oldham Coliseum gets funding for theatre performances
Company unveils plans to operate on a smaller scale in non-theatre spaces ahead of moving to a new venue in 2026.
£300k boost for Bradford City of Culture
Bradford’s City of Culture team has been awarded £300,000 by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. At is most recent…
PRS Foundation reopens touring initiative
A co-commissioning and touring programme run by PRS Foundation is open for applications from organisations, music groups and compo…
DCMS launches enrichment programme for schools
Pilot scheme aims to improve the provision of enrichment activities such as art and drama in up to 200 secondary schools in areas…
Art Fund invests in touring exhibitions
Art Fund is investing in programmes designed to support museums and galleries through touring and partnership working on exhibitio…
ACE simplifies ‘confusing’ grant application process
Applications for National Lottery Project Grants are set to undergo a shakeup after applicants expressed frustration with the curr…
ANGUSalive Museums awarded £52k for World Culture project
ANGUSalive Museums have been awarded £52,646 in funding from Museums Galleries Scotland for their upcoming World Cultures Pr…
Heritage Fund to provide £1bn over three years
The UK’s largest funder of heritage sets out its priorities for the first part of its new 10-year strategy.
Jewish Museum London closes its doors
The Jewish Museum in London has closed its current site in Camden as part of plans to sell the building and reopen in a new locati…
Guide to Scotland’s next multi-year funding programme
Applicants must register intent to apply before 10 August to be in with a chance of receiving multi-year funding from April 2025 o…
Jerwood Foundation to merge operations under unitary board
Jerwood Charity operations will become part of Jerwood Foundation and the boards are set to merge, the foundation has announced. T…
ACE grants three year extension for ENO relocation
English National Opera Chair says the longer time frame will help the company “successfully deliver a new base out of London…
Theatres Trust awards £64k to futureproof theatres
The trust says improvements to accessibility and energy efficiency will help the supported theatres ensure their long-term surviva…
Oldham receives ACE funding for cultural activity
Oldham Coliseum Theatre company to play role in cultural activity over the next three years ahead of new theatre opening in the to…
Barbican receives £25m for upgrade works
Renewal works will transform underused spaces within the Barbican Centre for new creative use, as well as improving existing venue…
Second round of Create Growth Programme opens
An additional £10.9m of funding is available to support creative businesses and 'unlock economic growth' in the Engl…
Radio 3 Controller: BBC Singers have ‘long-term future’
Sam Jackson, Controller of BBC Radio 3, has insisted disbanding the BBC Singers is not on the broadcaster’s agenda. In his f…
