Visa system needs urgent reform to ensure global standing of UK’s creative industries
Without urgent reform there is a danger our creative industries – once the envy of the world – won’t be able to…
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ACE faces harassment claim over employee’s gender beliefs
Arts Council England employee claims she was ‘harrassed and victimised’ due to her views.
Theatre company Middle Child moves to four-day week
Hull theatre company Middle Child is implementing a four-day week. The company announced the move, which it says has been done to…
EXCLUSIVE: Performing arts school ‘institutionally racist’, report finds
A performing arts school co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney has been found to be 'institutionally racist' according to a rep…
Staff at British Museum announce Easter strikes
Union workers at the British Museum have announced further strike dates over the Easter holidays, as part of widespread industrial…
Four-day week: Realistic vision or pipedream?
Birmingham-based Flatpack Festival has adopted a four-day week on a permanent basis following a six-month trial. Neil Puffett …
Changing fast and slow
Research repeatedly highlights that the cultural sector has a capacity issue to address before it can fully realise the benefits o…
Is there an Athena factor in creative arts?
It is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit and retain talent in the arts and cultural sector, particularly for women, writes…
EXCLUSIVE: Mercury Prize winner makes ACE race discrimination claim
Award-winning musician Speech Debelle launches legal case against Arts Council England claiming race discrimination.
Returning to work
A new initiative to champion the needs of freelancers with caring responsibilities is being launched, specifically focusing on ret…
Sector training opportunities ‘falling short’, says study
New report says the sector must invest in its workforce if the UK is to remain a leader in the creative industries.
Government urged to tackle discrimination and harassment in music
Music industry workers call for legislative changes to offer additional protections to those working in the sector experiencing di…
Jobs under threat at Hampshire Cultural Trust
Up to 20 redundancies could be made at a cultural charity in Hampshire despite it becoming a new member of Arts Council England…
DCMS and Creative Scotland staff set to strike
Staff from some of the UK’s largest museum and heritage organisations are also set to strike on Wednesday as they campaign f…
Culture organisations ‘struggling to retain staff’
Galleries, theatres and museums struggling to attract and retain staff due to rising wage demands in face of cost-of-living crisis…
Bectu recommends new rates for touring theatre professionals
Bectu has published new pay guidance for professionals working on UK touring theatre productions. The union guidance outlines new…
West End performers demand pay rise
West End performers and stage managers have demanded a 17% pay hike, arguing that existing pay and working conditions are making i…
Equity secures pay rises for performers and creatives
Pay rises and improved terms are on the cards for performers working with members of the Independent Theatre Council after it agre…
NPO decisions: What now for the unsuccessful?
As the dust settles on funding decisions made by Arts Council England last month, Arts Professional has been looking at the option…
Leeds 2023 signs fair pay union agreement
Leeds Culture Trust has agreed that all creatives working on the LEEDS 2023 cultural programme will be paid fair wages and have sa…
Striking museum workers agree 10% pay deal
Staff at the National Coal Mining Museum (NCMM) in Wakefield, Yorkshire, have called off further industrial action after agreeing…
DCMS pledges action on gender pay gap
DCMS has said it will take action to address gender pay gap after report finds the difference between the middle earning man and m…
Tate slashes wage bill
Tate's annual report highlights lasting impact of pandemic with more than 180 redundancies made to reduce staff costs by a fif…
Staff shortages prompt closure of Bristol museums
Bristol Museums has closed two of its six venues until April next year, due to a shortage of staff. The Georgian House Museum and…
