Free Word to close after 12 years
The first National Portfolio Organisation lost to the effects of the pandemic will close its doors next week, leaving a gap i…
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Coventry 2021: City of Culture is open for business
Despite all the difficulties of the past year, Jake Bartle and Emily Coleman are confident that this year’s festival will be…
Responding to a crisis with a rallying cry
Together for Museums harnessed the collective efforts of members, artists, donors and the public to come to the aid of the sector,…
PRS sets 10% interim livestream tariff against objections
The royalties society says the rate, already more than double that levied on in-person shows, is "discounted" from a per…
‘Creators Council’ mooted to help workforce and assist recovery
A parliamentary report into writers' experience of Covid-19 says "a clear line of communication between the Government an…
‘Very good news’: Huge optimism as partial venue reopening confirmed
London launches a massive domestic tourism campaign as England progresses to the next stage of the reopening roadmap.
‘Red alert’: One quarter of festivals cancelled
The first wave of festival cancellations is the canary in the coal mine as Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage says insurance is &q…
Liverpool’s artist studios ‘could disappear’, report warns
Studios have been unsure about their eligibility for funding during the pandemic and don't know where to turn for advice.
Backlash forces Scotland to revisit two-metre distancing rule
The measure could make up to 95% of the country's theatres financially unviable, with only a quarter physically able to a…
No appeals process for Culture Recovery Fund complaints
MPs investigating the fund's delivery were told applications will only be reassessed if there was a breach of process, not ove…
National hubs pilot scheme to model teaching for creativity
The Durham Commission on creative education has refocussed its priorities in light of Covid-19, saying success depends on bridging…
Starting the healing process with culture
Marie-Claire Daly reflects on what the past year has taught Greater Manchester about resilience and recovery, and what we mus…
When altruism meets experience
The pandemic has proved the power of the arts in addressing isolation. Eleanor Sutton shares how a volunteering programme is benef…
ACE defends Culture Recovery Fund distribution
Serota and Henley told MPs they could not have handled the emergency funding response any better, failing to acknowledge the&…
Confusion over ongoing ban on amateur performance
Having promoted singing and brass instruments as safe last summer, the Government now believes they are more likely to spread Covi…
Activities of Cultural Renewal Taskforce suppressed
DCMS has refused requests for information and interviews about the ambiguous activities of the recovery committee amid a…
50% of comedy workers have lost half their income, survey suggests
Comedians are making just 5% of their pre-pandemic income from streamed shows while half of off-stage workers have no live gigs bo…
True service is selfless
Ajay Chhabra jumped at the opportunity to manage a Covid test centre in the heart of London’s South Asian community. He foun…
Vaccine passports could deter more people from venues
New research hints at the complexity of Covid status certification as debate rages over its use in cultural spaces.
‘Market failure’ in events insurance must be addressed, sector says
If the Government is confident in getting events back by June 21, it shouldn't hesitate to extend insurance beyond its pilot p…
Attractions’ visitor numbers fall by 70% in ‘devastatingly hard year’
UK cultural attractions are calling for a new bank holiday to boost tourism, and the popularity of outdoor attractions, starting t…
£6m campaign to promote London’s cultural sector post-lockdown
Museums and cultural organisations may have to extend their opening hours, the Mayor's office says, amid projections more than…
£262m awarded for second round of Culture Recovery Fund
Some organisations have managed to double dip as more than 1,200 receive support from the emergency arts funding scheme for the fi…
Bursting the bubble: where next for socially distanced seating?
Auditorium formats that worked well between lockdowns aren’t the answer to achieving full houses as restrictions are lifted….
