Hampstead Theatre announces first post-NPO programme
Despite loss of Arts Council funding, theatre is continuing to commission new plays in a new era driven by ticket sales, commercia…
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BFI awards £2.1m through Global Screen Fund
The British Film Institute (BFI) has awarded £2.1m in funding to 24 British companies working in independent film, TV, anima…
Culture Secretary ‘looking closely’ at BBC funding model
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said she is examining a "variety" of alternative sources for the funding of the BBC am…
Oldham Coliseum to play ‘key role’ in future culture provision
Oldham Council confirms plans for Oldham Coliseum theatre company to be involved in delivery of three-year cultural programme for…
Falmouth University awarded research grant to archive performance practice
Falmouth University has been awarded £850,000 in research funding to undertake an immersive archives project capturing Cornw…
The future of the London Sinfonietta
In response to ACE's decision last November to cut the London Sinfonietta's funding by 41%, Chief Executive Andrew Burke&n…
New fund to help film sector tackle climate crisis
The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced a new package of industry support for awardees who can demonstrate that they are po…
Cultural transformation programme supports Welsh museums
Several museums in Wales have received funding in the latest round of the Welsh Government's Cultural Transformation Capi…
Funding secured for exhibition touring network
An exhibition touring network will be established to develop and tour exhibitions across a dozen sites in England after securing f…
Staff hit out at trustees over ‘closure plans’ for LADA
Open letter penned by staff at former NPO suggests organisation is being 'closed down' by trustees despite being offered f…
Forensic accountants to examine Coventry Culture Trust books
Administrators to conduct own investigation into the charity's spending after hearing concerns about its use of public money.
New £6m immersive tech programme for cultural organisations
A new £6m programme aims to equip the UK cultural sector with the skills to develop projects using immersive technology. The…
Creative Scotland shares update on multi-year funding plans
The next edition of Scotland’s multi-year funding programme will begin in April 2025, with a first round of applications ope…
Classical ensemble announces closure after ACE funding loss
Psappha said the loss of £250,000 a year funding from Arts Council England has proven 'too great a challenge to overcome…
ENO shortlists five cities for relocation
Liverpool and Manchester are thought to be favourites to host the opera company from next year, with Birmingham, Bristol and Notti…
The coronation: A showcase for ‘world class’ orchestras
If there is one thing the UK does well it’s royal celebrations, and none come bigger than a coronation. But, as Mark Pembert…
Unions calls for further ACE investment in ENO
A coalition of trade unions are calling on Arts Council England (ACE) to produce a “realistic strategy” for the future…
Museum of London relocation hit by spiralling costs
Funding of £73m has been released to allow redevelopment of new premises to begin, but project has been hit by rising costs…
Welsh cultural organisations benefit from £3m legacy
A legacy donation in excess of £3m has been left to the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) and Welsh National…
ACE commits £400k to coronation events
Arts Council England (ACE) contributes six-figure sum to cultural events celebrating the King's coronation.
Levelling Up grant funds pop-up arts venue in Hull
A pop-up arts and culture venue is to be created in Humber Street after receiving Levelling Up funding from Hull City Council. The…
Culture & Business Scotland launches new funding round
Cultural organisations in Scotland are invited to apply for funding facilitated by sponsorships from local businesses.
Culture Recovery Fund saved hundreds of organisations
The government’s emergency support package helped funded organisations stay afloat, attract new audiences and continue to su…
Arts funding in the Carolean era
London’s South Bank has been an extraordinarily successful regeneration story. Elaine Bedell thinks it’s now time for…
