Worldwide royalty collections expected to drop by 35%
A report into worldwide royalties estimates collections in music, visual arts, drama and literature could decline by up to 35% thi…
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Universities return looted bronzes to Nigeria
Two universities have become the first UK institutions to return Benin bronze artifacts to Nigeria. Cambridge University returned…
Robot artist released for exhibition after detainment
British robot artist Ai-Da has opened an exhibition and sculpture trail at Egypt’s pyramids after being held up at the count…
Covid-19 and the global cultural and creative sector
Anthony Sargent says we need to identify what we've learned from Covid, then build on those foundations rather than reassemble…
UK languishes on ‘best country for creativity’ list
A new survey reviewing how financially advantaged creatives are in different countries has placed the UK near the bottom of the li…
UK strikes visa-free touring deal with Romania
Romania has been added to the list of EU countries that UK performers can tour in sans visa. As has become customary, DCMS conceal…
International partnerships fund ‘not a replacement Creative Europe’
The pilot responds to the UK's withdrawal from Creative Europe and prioritises European partners but is "not in…
UNESCO calls for Parthenon Marbles’ repatriation
Britain should return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, UNESCO has decided. According to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, the b…
Isolation exemption for artists reintroduced
Arts professionals returning to England after working abroad need not self-isolate. The exemption for workers returning from amber…
Immersive exhibition merges art with science at COP26
An immersive art installation opening this weekend will mark the UN's Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow. Polar Z…
£330k boost for music export scheme
A grants programme to help UK music companies market their products and projects overseas has been given a £330,000 boost. T…
Dowden ‘concerned’ about 9/11 anniversary play
A mock trial into the UK's role in Afghanistan has "concerned" the Culture Secretary and sparked an urgent investiga…
Stars call for safe passage for Afghan creatives
The British Government has a duty to protect Afghan artists, writers and filmmakers at risk of being silenced, an open letter to M…
Belgium prescribes culture for Covid stress
Patients diagnosed with Covid-related stress in Brussels are being prescribed free visits to museums and galleries. Doctors at Bru…
British Council launches first UK-Australia season
The first iteration of the British Council's newest cultural exchange programme has begun. A UK-Australia season featuring&nbs…
Afghan music institute falls silent
The Afhganistan National Institue of Music is believed to have closed. Established in 2010, the school is home to Zohra, the count…
Arts Council Ireland apologises for ad campaign
Arts Council Ireland has apologised for an advertisement that likened the racism faced by singer Nina Simone to the struggles of a…
British Council suspends work in Afghanistan
The UK cultural and outreach agency has suspended all operations in Afghanistan in light of the Taliban takeover. The British Coun…
Creatives call for device tax to generate arts funding
A major collection society says the levy could provide up to £300m per year. What would it look like and how would it work?
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…
My Gurus: Challenging expectations
Anne de Charmant reveals the people who have inspired her work, particularly in rethinking audiences’ relationships with con…
Europe is still open to artists
With long experience of working in Europe, Phillip Parr reminds us that, even in a post-Brexit world, there are still plenty of op…
‘Major flaws’ in ministers’ post-Brexit touring claims
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says "some paid touring" is possible in 17 of 27 EU member states as renewed campaigns f…
My Gurus: A global way of being
Skinder Hundal reveals the people who have inspired a career that is international, intersectional and truly multicultural.
