Coventry 2021 weighs options around social distancing
The City of Culture must take audiences' comfort into account, its Creative Director says, as the upcoming change to restricti…
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Reopening without masks or insurance places productions at risk
As Covid case numbers grow, the cultural sector must balance financial considerations and social responsibility without…
Half of 2021 festivals have been cancelled
The "unfortunate milestone" is the result of delays to reopening, silence over insurance and a dearth of new guidance th…
Events Research Programme results ‘confused and misleading’, researchers say
The sector has welcomed news there were "no substantial outbreaks" following test events, but findings from the sch…
Brexit Minister offers few answers, defends record on EU touring issues
DCMS had to wait for a green light from Lord Frost to begin bilateral negotiations on touring, few of which have been ag…
Culture Recovery Fund missed out vital parts of the sector, inquiry finds
DCMS "must urgently consider" events insurance and other non-cash supports, MPs say, raising "big questions" a…
Creative Lives: recognising exceptional people
After thirty years at the frontline of grassroots creativity, Voluntary Arts has relaunched as Creative Lives. David Bryan re…
Arts workers turn to higher education to upskill during Covid-19
An upward trend in people studying postgraduate creative courses in 2020 and 2021 suggests arts workers aren't looking to…
No extension for supply chain companies paid months late
Those that have finally been paid their emergency grants are left with little time to use them: "They've put co…
‘A crippling blow’: Reopening delay intensifies calls for arts sector support
Pleas for further income support during the four week wait are unlikely to be heard but an insurance scheme may finally…
New Deal for the arts
The more you look at the cultural aftermath of this year of lockdowns, the clearer it becomes that current thinking around arts fu…
Dancers lead the arts in Queen’s Birthday Honours
More than 60 arts professionals are included in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, the most ethnically diverse…
Supply chain companies fear grant reductions over loan status
Companies are yet to receive Culture Recovery Fund grants that need to be used by the end of the month. Some fear the mo…
Growing freelance creative workforces may pose a risk to the regions
Official employment statistics show the cultural sector remains in crisis, with declining job opportunities and regional imbalance…
Little moments of joy
While audiences are most comfortable returning to outdoor events, organising a festival that can flex around ever-changing re…
The essence of a festival is congregation
With artists no longer able to travel freely across Europe post-Brexit, and with no sign of the Covid pandemic abating, Francesca…
Bringing Manchester back to life
With the re-opening of outdoor festivals around the UK, John McGrath shares his thoughts on creating a responsible and safe festiv…
Coventry 2021: the city where movement began, moves again
The festival season may look a bit different this year, but Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture is underway. Jake Bartle a…
Two thirds of livestreaming performers expect to continue post-pandemic
A lack of infrastructure and interaction with audiences are pressing issues for artists streaming live – but monetisation&nb…
Emergency funding saved 2,400 heritage jobs
The National Lottery Heritage Fund says its speedy funding response to Covid-19 saved jobs and facilitated social distancing. But…
Why digital isn’t enough
As Covid-19 has pushed culture online, Danielle Child, Karen Gray, Harry Weeks and John Wright examine how arts and cultural organ…
‘Lack of trust’ in disabled audiences’ access upon reopening
Just 7% of disabled arts professionals are in full-time employment according to a new survey that paints a "shockin…
Rehearsal complex to be a ‘godsend’ for freelancers
New Diorama Theatre will open a free workspace in July, welcoming up to 80,000 creatives per year: "We would be delighted if…
Creativity kept (us) growing when the world was on hold
Sophie Handy shares her experience of a civic arts programme with a genuine grassroots approach to local development in the hands…
